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WT "Study" for 4th September 2016 - “Seek the Kingdom, Not Things”

by Nicholaus Kopernicus in

i’m sitting there in the kingdom hall just thinking how rich it is of the gbojw to preach about materialism when they have recently been evidenced to be using bro’s & sis’ contributions to the world wide work to travel business class!

just that thought alone was leading me to read scripture while they were all engaged in the wt “study”.. however, then it came to paragraph 17 and i blurted / choked a little.

the paragraph said that “we should not imitate the people of ‘the nations,’ who have no real faith in a loving heavenly father who cares for those who put the interests of his kingdom first in their life.”.

Listener

Bethel workers are required to put in full time hours, if not more. This should be the first place where they reduce their physical work load to allow them more time to spend in the witnessing work. Then next are those in the construction work.

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Heaven is ready and prepared for Armageddon - Talk A Morris III

by Listener in

and why he doesn't go to the gym, jog or workout!

also no survivalist mentality is required.deciphering warship has posted a youtube of part of the speech given by the one and only, anthony morris the iii at last years imitate jesus convention.deciphering warship makes this comment.

governing body member anthony morris demonized preparing for this disaster by building such a bunker or (bomb shelter)going so far, as to warn even against stocking up food.

Listener

He believes he is guaranteed of God's protection but teach that the other sheep (personally) are not and yet still tells them that being fit, having a survival plan/safe place or a supply of food and water is not necessary. It's no wonder Kevin had ideas of his own.

W12 7/15

In what ways can God protect the great crowd?
14 Jehovah has promised to help, protect, and save his people as a group, and we believe that he will keep his promise.
...
(Revelation 7:9, 14) So God will protect that great crowd by not allowing anyone to destroy all his people during the last days of this system.

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Heaven is ready and prepared for Armageddon - Talk A Morris III

by Listener in

and why he doesn't go to the gym, jog or workout!

also no survivalist mentality is required.deciphering warship has posted a youtube of part of the speech given by the one and only, anthony morris the iii at last years imitate jesus convention.deciphering warship makes this comment.

governing body member anthony morris demonized preparing for this disaster by building such a bunker or (bomb shelter)going so far, as to warn even against stocking up food.

Listener

And why he doesn't go to the Gym, jog or workout! Also no survivalist mentality is required.

Deciphering Warship has posted a Youtube of part of the speech given by the one and only, Anthony Morris the III at last years Imitate Jesus Convention.

Deciphering Warship makes this comment

Governing body member Anthony Morris Demonized preparing for this disaster by building such a bunker or (bomb shelter)going so far, as to warn even against stocking up food. Then turns around and says that THEY have safe places in case a (storm) comes in..

He claims that they don't have bomb shelters, they are only safe places in case of a storm. However, he calls Armageddon a storm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1KA3PoRASo&feature=em-subs_digest

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meeting with elders about WT involvement in UN

by LevelThePlayingField in

i still go to the meetings because of my in wife and it came about that the elders knew of my pissed off attitude about the society getting involved in the un.

so the elders said they could help me get over that and wanted to meet with me.

now just to let you know, i have only told my wife and her mom so far about it, that's it.

Listener

Write a letter to HQ and tell the Elders that you would like to see their reply on the matter before discussing it with them. It will take months.

Ask them why there is a need for more than one Elder to meet with you to help you with the matter and ask if it can't simply be resolved by them pointing you to something on the JW org official website. Act perplexed that the issue is being taken to such an extreme point, especially considering that you have only casually discussed it with your family.

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New Kingdom Hall at Flowery Branch, Georgia USA

by darkspilver in

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friends

external photos have previously been posted here.

4442 j m turk road, flowery branch ga 30542. from the gainesville times:.

jehovah's witnesses open new kingdom hall in flowery branch.

Listener

He claims that the Co-ordinator has no more authority than the other Elders. So what's his point? They have more authority than the MS's and R&F and less authority than the travelling overseer.

Funny how Mr. Rankin is the Co-ordinator and the one approved to be interviewed for the article, who approved this and why the Co-ordinator?

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A lie and contradiction in the Sophia Anti-Gay Cartoon

by Listener in

i've been noticing a big problem with their basic teaching lately.in the sophia anti-gay video, sophia says"but i want everyone to get to paradise"her mother's reply is"so does jehovah"they used to say that one of their most important commissions was the gathering of the anointed ones.

however, this was no longer necessary with their teaching that the anointed had been sealed by the 1930s and from that time there would only be replacements (taken from the other sheep).. w85 7/1a most important development on earth during these last days has been the gathering and sealing of anointed ones.

(revelation 7:3) while seeing that this is done, however, jehovah has brought the other sheep into association with them in a restored spiritual land.

Listener

I've been noticing a big problem with their basic teaching lately.

In the Sophia anti-gay video, Sophia says
"But I want everyone to get to paradise"
Her mother's reply is
"So does Jehovah"

They used to say that one of their most important commissions was the gathering of the anointed ones. However, this was no longer necessary with their teaching that the anointed had been sealed by the 1930s and from that time there would only be replacements (taken from the other sheep).

W85 7/1
A most important development on earth during these last days has been the gathering and sealing of anointed ones. (Revelation 7:3) While seeing that this is done, however, Jehovah has brought the other sheep into association with them in a restored spiritual land. There they have been spiritually fed and trained in Christian living.

W 2007 5/1
On the other hand, as time has gone by, some Christians baptized after 1935 have had witness borne to them that they have the heavenly hope. (Romans 8:16, 17) Thus, it appears that we cannot set a specific date for when the calling of Christians to the heavenly hope ends.

They give little to no attention on identifying the need to gather in anointed ones, so much so that we now see them totally ignore this commission.

At no point did Sophia or her mum focus on their witnessing work in the hope of gathering more anointed ones and Sophia's mum even went to the point of saying that God wishes everyone to have the earthly hope.

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Mouthy has Passed Away

by Simon in

jw
friends

update on mouthy (grace gough)this is graces granddaughter.

i wanted to send an update that today my beautiful grandmother passed away - surrounded by friends and family.

- may 22 1927 - sept 2nd 2016. mouthys_granddaughter.

Listener

When I joined the forum it wasn't long before it became obvious that she was the forum's Grandmother and was loved by all. Very sad news.

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60th Anniversary today - I was baptized 9-01-56

by Bonnie_Clyde in

60th anniversary – i was baptized 9-1-56 .

my parents weren’t witnesses at the time, but my witness uncle studied with my brother and i. i think the only reason my parents let him was because my brother was having mental issues and were hoping it would help him.

my father surprised me a few years later, started studying and was baptized in 1961, later appointed an elder.

Listener

Thank you for sharing your story Bonnie.

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how many kingdom hall

by pepperheart in

when all the money from from the new york and london bethels has been used up,how many kingdom halls do people think will have to be sold off per year ?.

Listener

That's why they have a new strategy. They have changed their design to a commercial and much more saleable asset. They have also rethought the areas in which they should locate these buildings. With free labor and potentially a reduced cost on building materials, they should be able to continue increasing their funds.

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WTS investment in Ford-Werke - 1943

by OrphanCrow in

*thanks to reddit poster ahilexxx for this information*.

the watchtower society was invested in the german branch of ford motor.

in 1943, their investment was worth $597,595 ($8,363,677.95 in today's value - over 8 million!)..

Listener

Fisherman - sometimes all of the time.

Good one, I might use that with my husband who is always right, except when he's wrong.