Watchtower, September 15, 1895: "Beware of "organization." It is wholly unnecessary. The Bible rules will be the only rules you will need. Do not seek to bind others' consciences, and do not permit others to bind yours."
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Beware of "organization." - They said it!
by punkofnice inwatchtower, september 15, 1895: "beware of "organization.
" it is wholly unnecessary.
the bible rules will be the only rules you will need.
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Bring on the YOUNG elders
by enoughisenough inthere seems to be a push to fast track the younger men to become elders.
beings jesus was 30 when he took up his ministry, i would think that would sort of be an age gauge...the older men were to have their children in subjection, so some were old enough to have children that were old enough to want to rebel.
( that's my slant ) how will the ones who have been jw for years respond to being counseled by those younger than some of their grandchildren?
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DSis - The good ones will wake up and leave when they see how wrong /unfair judicials are
That was my story. I hope I was a good one.
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Bring on the YOUNG elders
by enoughisenough inthere seems to be a push to fast track the younger men to become elders.
beings jesus was 30 when he took up his ministry, i would think that would sort of be an age gauge...the older men were to have their children in subjection, so some were old enough to have children that were old enough to want to rebel.
( that's my slant ) how will the ones who have been jw for years respond to being counseled by those younger than some of their grandchildren?
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Hopefully, the numbers of Jobots is decreasing as many wake up.
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A new generation of anointed that will not pass away.
by Fisherman inobviously, the older “ anointed ” from 1914 died.
and because they were anointed, they hopefully went to heaven.
in the first century though, a newer generation did not replace the old.
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FM - Given all the other fulfilled parts the the prophecy, the passing away can only refer to the overlap.
That's a bold statement.
Nothing has been fulfilled that can be actually evidenced.
'overlap(tm)'?
I am convinced more than ever that FM is having a laugh with us. Not to be taken seriously.
Spoof!
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2022 convention stand-outs, clift notes, comments?? the good, the bad, the ugly...
by enoughisenough inhere is the thing: i tried several times to watch the convention...i just couldn't seem to forge ahead with it.
the reason i wanted to was to be able to engage in conversation about it with some of my old friends that communicate by phone that don't know i have disassociated.
i want to be able to slip in seeds of doubt, but at the same time i have to seem a bit current...) so i welcome to know any take outs, commentary, good or bad, or the video plots, etc.
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I'd rather die of terminal constipation that watch any of this tripe.
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Did you ever meet someone born in the 1800’s?
by Fisherman ini met freddie franz who was born in the 1880’s and many others from the 1880’s.
but as a very small child i remember someone very old aged 106 and that person was born around 1856 which means that he was around people from the 1700’s..
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Biahi - Punky, do you know the queen? Lol
I know lots of queens but not the one you're thinking of.
I did a DNA test, some very long and complicated research and don't want to brag about anything......**(Cough) Robert the Bruce (Cough)**
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2 outrageous quotes from The WT Society
by GabeAthouse in"can the ethiopian change his skin?
", feb. 15, 1904 watch tower.
we answer, no.
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w58 8/1 p.460 "Irish people do very little independent thinking. They are victims of the clergy and fear"
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Bring on the YOUNG elders
by enoughisenough inthere seems to be a push to fast track the younger men to become elders.
beings jesus was 30 when he took up his ministry, i would think that would sort of be an age gauge...the older men were to have their children in subjection, so some were old enough to have children that were old enough to want to rebel.
( that's my slant ) how will the ones who have been jw for years respond to being counseled by those younger than some of their grandchildren?
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ARE THERE ENOUGH ELDERS?
NO - w15 4/15 p. 4 par. 3 Elders, How Do You Feel About Training Others?
more brothers are needed to keep existing congregations spiritually strong and to allow new congregations to be formed.
YES - es15 p. 94 September
Jehovah certainly has provided an abundance of spiritual menNO - w14 9/15 p. 3 Are You “Reaching Out”?
there is a need for more brothers to reach outYES - w13 11/15 p. 20 par. 16 Seven Shepherds, Eight Dukes—What They Mean for Us Today
Today, Jehovah certainly has provided an abundance of spiritual men to shepherd his precious sheepNO - w11 11/15 p. 2 Table of Contents
There is a need for men who can take the lead in spiritual mattersNO - p. 28 par. 2 Train Others to Reach Out
there continues to be a need for men to take the lead in spiritual matters. For instance, Christian elders are greatly needed.NO - p. 32 par. 17 Train Others to Reach Out
consider the fact that there is a great need for mature men to accept privileges of service in God’s organizationNO - w10 5/15 p. 24 par. 3 Brothers—Sow to the Spirit and Reach Out!
there is a great need for ministerial servants and elders todayNO - w06 11/15 p. 13 A School Whose Graduates Benefit People Worldwide
there is an ever-increasing need for dedicated men to reach out for greater responsibilityNO - w01 1/1 p. 9 par. 7 Be Built Up by Love
there is a great need for more eldersNO - w93 1/1 p. 21 par. 14 Shepherding With Our Grand Creator
There is an outstanding need for all baptized male Witnesses to reach out for further privilegesNO - w90 4/15 p. 25 ‘Fishing for Men’ in Belize
There is a great need for mature brothers to take the lead in the congregations.YES - w80 9/1 p. 21 par. 1 Overseers—Be Fine Examples to “the Flock”
This fact is recognized by thousands of dedicated, spiritual men who are entrusted with this privilege today.......then I couldn't be bothered with the flip flops anymore............
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Have you driven in a country that drives on the opposite side of the road?
by FondaCox indid you drive?
if so, how nerve wracking was it for you?
i'd be terrified i'd stop concentrating for a moment and out of habit make a right turn at a red light into oncoming traffic.
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punkofnice
I live in one.
I've never driven in a country outside the UK. I've been in a bus and car in Canada. It was weird being on the opposite side to a degree but not a bad experience.
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Did you ever meet someone born in the 1800’s?
by Fisherman ini met freddie franz who was born in the 1880’s and many others from the 1880’s.
but as a very small child i remember someone very old aged 106 and that person was born around 1856 which means that he was around people from the 1700’s..
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Yes. My Great Grandmother who was the daughter of the Rt Hon. Mrs Rawlings of Warwickshire. Born on 1 September 1879 in Brentford, Middlesex. Died aged 90 (I'm showing my snobby side now).
Her life 'overlapped(tm)' mine.
I will have met others, but they're all dead now so it doesn't matter. I'm glad I didn't meet Bro (tm) Franz, he was a nut job.