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Notable Watchtower Quotations

by Vanderhoven7 in

let's share some notable wts quotations that demonstrate the arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy etc.

of the watchtower leadership.

“‘zion’s watch tower’ has, we believe jehovah for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.

"Bear in mind that our heavenly Father has an appointed channel of communication, "the faithful and discreet slave." That "slave" has the responsibility to determine what information is made available to the household of faith, as well as "the proper time" for it to be dispensed. This spiritual food is available only through the theocratic organization. We should always look to God's appointed channel for reliable information, not to a network of Internet users.-Matt. 24:45." KM 9/02 p.8 pars.5-7 Avoid the Pursuit of "Valueless Things"

"Too busy to preach? Like some in Jesus' day, do any make excuses that they have a farm, or livestock, or a wife that takes their time and leaves no time for the new world? (Luke 14:17-20) Do they allow thorny entanglements with this world and its cares and riches to choke out gospel-preaching? (Matt. 13:7, 22) Do not most persons find some time for less essential things, such as secular work? shopping for food? reading the newspaper? listening to the radio? visiting friends? relaxing by some form of recreation? and perhaps even sleeping in some Sunday mornings? The last query reminds of the next-too lazy? Proverbs 6:6-11 says (Moff.): "You sluggard, how long will you sleep? When will you rise from your slumber? 'Let me sleep for a little, a little! let me fold my hands for a little, to rest?' yes, and poverty will pounce on you, want will overpower you." But perhaps such ones are too tired to live forever, and prefer to sleep forever, in death, undisturbed by clanging alarm clocks or resurrections!

Watchtower 1950 1/15 Who Will Share in the Final Witness?"

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Would Watchtower Ever Risk Setting Another Date

by Number 6 in

there was a 50 year gap between the failed dates of 1925 and 1975.. memories fade, people die, and who cares what was said 50 years ago.. most jw's now in the religion werent there when 1975 was a thing.

even my mother who was baptized in 1974 who i do remember speaking about it back in the day, can barely remember what the fuss was about.

for active jw's who are doing all there studying online now, its practically impossible to find any wt contemporary reference to 1975.. i read recently (sorry i cant source it right now) that at the time, even watchtower may have taken the view that even if they knew 1975 was wrong, the short term gains would far outstrip those who left leading to an overall net gain so it was a risk worth taking.

Vanderhoven7

Actually they did set another date for Armageddon....prior to the year 2000.

"Shortly, within our twentieth century, the “battle in the day of Jehovah” will begin against the modern antitype of Jerusalem, Christendom." Know Jehovah" Book chap. 12 p. 216 par. 9 “Until He Comes Who Has the Legal Right”

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What Has Happened To This Site

by Pants of Righteousness in

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sorry, off to get my gun..

Vanderhoven7

Fortunately we can all simply pick up on the threads that appeal to us. What makes for interest are the insights, experiences and knowledge of contributing members.

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What Has Happened To This Site

by Pants of Righteousness in

jw
friends

sorry, off to get my gun..

Vanderhoven7

What I like about this site is that all serious minded people are welcome, be they Atheist, Agnostic, Christian, or otherwise, to express their views on politics and religion, faith and science. On top of that there is unanimous concern for those trapped in or emerging from the Watchtower.

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Notable Watchtower Quotations

by Vanderhoven7 in

let's share some notable wts quotations that demonstrate the arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy etc.

of the watchtower leadership.

“‘zion’s watch tower’ has, we believe jehovah for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.

Vanderhoven7

“Note, however, that the message that Jesus said would be proclaimed in our day goes beyond what his followers preached in the first century.” Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education

"We cannot take part in any modern version of idolatry -be it worshipful gestures toward an image or symbol or the imputing of salvation to a person or an organization." (WT 1990 11/1 p. 25)

"However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond what we declared to you as good news, let him be accursed.” Galatians 1:8

The immediate future is certain to be filled with climactic events, for this old system is nearing its complete end. Within a few years at most the final parts of Bible prophecy relative to these “last days” will undergo fulfillment, resulting in the liberation of surviving mankind into Christ’s glorious 1,000-year reign. What difficult days, but, at the same time, what grand days are just ahead!
8 Does this mean that the year 1975 will bring the battle of Armageddon? No one can say with certainty what any particular year will bring. Jesus said: “Concerning that day or the hour nobody knows.” (Mark 13:32) Sufficient is it for God’s servants to know for a certainty that, for this system under Satan, time is running out rapidly. How foolish a person would be not to be awake and alert to the limited time remaining, to the earthshaking events soon to take place, and to the need to work out one’s salvation!" WT 1968 5/1 pp. 272-273 pars. 7-8 Making Wise Use of the Remaining Time

"Shortly, within our twentieth century, the “battle in the day of Jehovah” will begin against the modern antitype of Jerusalem, Christendom." Know Jehovah" Book chap. 12 p. 216 par. 9 “Until He Comes Who Has the Legal Right”

"When we lose our life because we refuse inoculations, that does not bear witness as a justification of Jehovah's name. God never issued regulations which prohibit the use of drugs, inoculations or blood transfusions. It is an invention of people, who, like the Pharisees, leave Jehovah's mercy and love aside."September 1945 Consolation (Dutch version?)

"This kingdom, the means by which eternal life is possible for us, is a heavenly government. Jesus himself is the chief Ruler, and he is to have 144,000 corulers who have been chosen from mankind and called by God to heavenly life. (Rom. 8:16, 17; Luke 22:29; Rev. 5:9, 10; 14:1) The paramount importance of this kingdom is seen in the emphasis that God put on it in the Bible. It was the chief subject of Jesus’ preaching. (Matt. 4:23) Also, it is to the spirit-anointed Christians who will rule in that kingdom that most of the Christian Greek Scriptures is directed, including the promises of everlasting life." WT 1974 6/15 p. 376 par. 8 Serve with Eternity in View

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Notable Watchtower Quotations

by Vanderhoven7 in

let's share some notable wts quotations that demonstrate the arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy etc.

of the watchtower leadership.

“‘zion’s watch tower’ has, we believe jehovah for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.

Vanderhoven7

"It is a serious matter to represent God and Christ in one way, then find that our understanding of the major teachings and fundamental doctrines of the Scriptures was in error, and then after that, to go back to the very doctrines that, by years of study, we had thoroughly determined to be in error. Christians cannot be vacillating - 'wishy washy' - about such fundamental teachings. What confidence can one put in the sincerity or judgment of such persons?"

Watchtower, May 15 1976, p. 298

What, then, can we deduce from the fact that one of the 24 elders identifies the great crowd to John? It seems that resurrected ones of the 24-elders group may be involved in the communicating of divine truths today. Why is that important? Because the correct identity of the great crowd was revealed to God’s anointed servants on earth in 1935. If one of the 24 elders was used to convey that important truth, he would have had to be resurrected to heaven by 1935 at the latest. That would indicate that the first resurrection began sometime between 1914 and 1935. – Watchtower of January, 2007, p. 28 paragraphs 11-12

"It is a serious matter to represent God and Christ in one way, then find that our understanding of the major teachings and fundamental doctrines of the Scriptures was in error, and then after that, to go back to the very doctrines that, by years of study, we had thoroughly determined to be in error. Christians cannot be vacillating - 'wishy washy' - about such fundamental teachings. What confidence can one put in the sincerity or judgment of such persons?"

Watchtower, May 15 1976, p. 298

We cannot worship Jehovah in spirit and in truth if our worship is based on speculation. Truth and theory are not synonymous. " Watchtower 6/15 1962 p.383

"Ask yourself now, Did Christ Jesus, who set our example and told us to follow his example to gain life, join any church organization in his day? No, God does not require us to do that, but he requires us to worship him... We have the Bible to show us the right way. Certainly it is not necessary for a person to become a member of a church to gain everlasting life." Watchtower 1953 Mar 1 p.143

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Notable Watchtower Quotations

by Vanderhoven7 in

let's share some notable wts quotations that demonstrate the arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy etc.

of the watchtower leadership.

“‘zion’s watch tower’ has, we believe jehovah for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.

Vanderhoven7

Unbelievable quotations on this video

https://youtu.be/smrutwA5q_c

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Out of The mouth Of 2 - 3 Witnesses Jehovah Never Endorsed Them in 1919 .

by smiddy3 in

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the 2 or 3 witness rule to substantiate a truth about a matter .joh.8:17 , 2 cor.13 : 1. jehovah`s witnesses claim they were appointed by god in 1919 ?

as the only religion that god was going to use to dispense food at the proper time ?

and to lead his people by.. fact 1.

Vanderhoven7

I thought that the hostile take-over of the IBSA by Rutherford took place in1918...and that's when the heretics took over the show.

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Notable Watchtower Quotations

by Vanderhoven7 in

let's share some notable wts quotations that demonstrate the arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy etc.

of the watchtower leadership.

“‘zion’s watch tower’ has, we believe jehovah for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.

Vanderhoven7

More gems

"We need to examine, not only what we personally believe

but also what is taught by any religious organization

with which we may be associated. Are its teachings

in full harmony with God's Word, or are they based on

the traditions of men? If we are lovers of the truth,

there is nothing to fear from such examination."

The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life, 1968, p. 13

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"If the message Jehovah's witnesses are bringing to

the people is true, then it is of the greatest

importance to mankind. If it is false, then it is

the duty of the clergymen and others who support them

to come boldly forward and plainly tell the people

wherein the message is false."

Golden Age, 1/18/33, p. 252

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"It is not religious persecution for an informed

person to expose publicly a certain religion as

thus allowing persons to see the difference

between false religion and true religion."

Watchtower, 11/15/63, p. 688

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"The Catholic Church occupies a very significant

position in the world and claims to be the way

of salvation for hundreds of millions of people

Any organization that assumes that position should

be willing to submit to scrutiny and criticism.

All who criticize have the obligation to be

truthful in presenting the facts and fair and

objective in assessing such." Awake! 8/22/1984.

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Notable Watchtower Quotations

by Vanderhoven7 in

let's share some notable wts quotations that demonstrate the arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy etc.

of the watchtower leadership.

“‘zion’s watch tower’ has, we believe jehovah for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.

Vanderhoven7

Let's share some notable WTS quotations that demonstrate the arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy etc. of the Watchtower leadership.

“‘Zion’s Watch Tower’ has, we believe JEHOVAH for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support. When He who says: ‘All the gold and silver of the mountains are mine,’ fails to provide necessary funds, we will understand it to be time to suspend the publication.” The second issue of the Watch Tower, August 1879

“Organized religion seems to be able to survive only with sizable financial support. How is the necessary money to be found?...Most likely you agree that giving should be part of Christian worship. However, do you find insistent appeals for money disturbing, perhaps even offensive? Brazilian theologian Inácio Strieder observes that “unemployed people, widows, slum dwellers, and those who are incapable of critical thinking conclude that...they are obliged to give so much to ‘the preacher’ that their own families go hungry.” You may wonder: ‘...could some religions be invoking the fear of God to fleece the flock? Really, does God expect us to give until it hurts, as some would say?’ Watchtower Dec. 1, 2002 p.3 (but ice-cream money doesn't hurt, does it?)

"Never would we want to be like the Pharisees, who resented those who questioned them and persecuted those who expressed an opinion contrary to their own.?—Mark 3:1-6; John 9:29-34." Watchtower September 2019