(Mystery Chieftain Continued)
SATANIC CONTROL EVIDENT AMONG ORGANIZATION OF JWS
In light of so many acts of wrongdoing being practiced by the wicked, self-seeking Governing Body of JWs and Headquarters staff, some have felt as follows:
...If you are at the top you can do many things with impunity, and without giving it a second thought as to propriety.
There can be no question but that this is a true statement, and the awful reality that all sincere JWs face today. However, we are reminded, the way the Governing Body of JWs conducts itself, is exactly like the Pharisees in Jesus' day. They are under complete "Satanic" Control...so much so, that "Satan" will have to be "cast out," or expelled from such a "demonized" group. But, this will not happen. Because they are the "Man of Lawlessness," unrevealed to many thus far. God will allow Satan to have more and more "control" over them...even allow Satan to them grant them, that's the Governing Body of JWs, "...every powerful work, lying signs, and portents." It is sure to happen. -- 2 Thess. 2:3-9
The "Satanic" control exhibited over this "world" [Greek: Kosmos, "an orderly arrangement"] calls for SUPERNATURAL HELP on God's part...an "expelling of Satan" from this "world"...a demonized "world" ... the "world" of JWs as a nation. Just like in Jesus' day. Satan has to be "cast out", of this demonized JW "world." We remember Luke 10:17 shows, appropriately the "spirits [demons] were made subject" to the apostles. This making the "spirits" [demons] "subject" to the apostles was necessary. Thus, this obvious, "Satanic" Demonic influence had to be addressed...must be address if any spiritual progress is to be made. Jehovah and Jesus knew this. Thus, the act of "expelling" demons became a lifelong "activity" of the apostles. -- See Luke 10:18-20; John 12:31.
And, that is precisely what Jesus' ministry, accomplished...the "judging" and "casting out" of Satan. Jesus made it a practice, to "expel" demons, during the course of his ministry, and allowed his disciples to do the same. Jesus gave his disciples "AUTHORITY OVER unclean spirits [demons]." Thus, the first century christians were completely free of any "Satanic" influence, at all. Satan, had been truly "cast out." Now, they could grow strong, spiritually. -- Matthew 8:16; 10:1; John 12:31; Acts 16:16-18
It is the same in our day. Satanic, Demonic influence must be addressed by all JWs, worldwide. Satan must be "cast out," again...from this "world." Supernatural help is needed to truly accomplish this. -- See Revelation 12:7-12.
And it will be accomplished, again...and the "birth of God's Kingdom" along with it. -- Isaiah 66:5-9
In the meantime...the "Man of Lawlessness" is busy...forcing the "birth" or separation of this "kingdom"...shortly to be "cut out of a mountain"...a Divine separation...a precious "stone"...the beginning of God's Kingdom. Shortly upon us. -- Daniel 2:34, 44, 45
The "Man of Lawlessness" is forcing the "situation"...this Godly action...to "cut this stone" from this sacred "mountain" ... like at Pentecost. -- 2 Thess. 2:3-12; Isaiah 66:5-9; Daniel 2:34, 44, 45
The "Transgression that causes Desolation" Identified -- Daniel 8:12, 13
Here is a quote that explains the entire problem, the "transgression" the GB/WTS committed 10 years ago, by using the Sept. 8, 1991 Awake magazine...and subsequent issues since that time. This is the "transgression" that brings on Jehovah's wrath..."desolation," and the need for Jesus' stern warning to "use discernment" and promptly "flee [modern-day Jerusalem]..." ... exit the WTS (aka, Babylon The Great, the "great city")! -- Ezekiel 44:6,7; Jer. 23:19, 20; Mark 13:14; Rev. 11:8; 18:2, 4
This insightful comment was made by "SeigsWife" on Sept. 30th, addressed to "Fred Hall" under the thread entitled "NGOS & DPI".
Please weight her words very, very carefully...
...The society is now allowing the Dept. of Public Information of the UN to DIRECT, in part, the content of their magazines. They have entered an AGREEMENT to USE their publications to promote the ideals of the UN. I thought that JEHOVAH was the one DIRECTING the content and ideals of these publications. If the UN, the wild beast, has now assumed this role, where does JEHOVAH fit in? Can JEHOVAH and the WILD BEAST fellowship in this way? Another point is that by agreeing to PROMOTE the UN and its philosophy, the WTS is now acting as a MOUTHPIECE FOR THE UN. Can they really be the mouthpiece for Jehovah AND the wild beast at the same time? Why do you think that a UN agnency is mentioned in some way in EVERY AWAKE magazine? It's because the WTS doesn't have the freedom NOT to mention them if they don't want to. It's because they have agreed to use these publications to do just that. Think, man, think. They are in the same classification with the UN as other churches in the world of false religion, BABYLON THE GREAT. How do you think that Babylon the Great actually RIDES the Wild Beast, if not as NGO's?
Her viewpoint is EXACTLY RIGHT...exactly the way Jehovah sees this entire problem.
Ezekiel 44:6,7 shows its a direct "act of rebellion" against God...ever since 1991.
It is "the transgression that CAUSES desolation." -- Daniel 8:12, 13
That means, brothers, just as Jesus said, its high time to "FLEE to the mountains..." Away from the WTS organization [Jerusalem]...lest we FEEL God's "wrath" upon us as it comes upon this wretched people and offensive spiritual "land." -- Jer. 30:23, 24; Matt. 24:15, 16; Luke 21:21-23
Remember: Its the use of these "publications" to uphold the UN, that's the problem...the publications that have previously, glorified and declared "His Great Name." Those who formerly, "boasted in His Name," even. And now, by relying upon the political nations for "security" and prosperity, they have effectively "renounced" this "Great Name" ...by saying, "we have no king but Caesar." Therefore, their "disgrace," is now complete. Now, God acts...He makes the "sun go down at highnoon" or "midday" for God's Name People...sudden spiritual "darkness" instantly upon JWs. A pathetic situation for those who were formerly privileged to "boast in His Name." -- Psalms 105:3; John 19:15
"And it must occur in that day is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, that I will make the SUN GO DOWN AT HIGH NOON, and I will cause darkness for the land ON A BRIGHT DAY." -- Amos 8:9
We are there, my friends...instant "darkness"..."on a bright day."
Jehovah has done this...to "Israel," His Name People. -- 2 Chron. 7:14
HEEDING THE WARNING OF JESUS AT MATTHEW 24:15, 16
On Sept. 19th 2001, "You Know" made the following comment under the Topic "Latest Installment of Apostate Doom..."
As regards my expression ---initial phase of the tribulation---that you took exception to, we could point to the 1st century fulfillment of Christ's words regarding the disgusting thing encroaching upon a holy place. That event, which occurred in 67 C.E., when the Romans under Gallius besieged the city, marked the beginning of the tribulation. That was the signal for Christians to take decisive action. As it turned out the Roman legions withdrew and didn't return for over 3 years. So, what occurred then in 67 was an INITIAL PHASE of the tribulation that was to follow. And primarily that initial phase of distress affected Christians who obeyed Jesus and left their homes and businesses, and perhaps families in some cases. That was their trial; their judgment, if you will. The rest of the city that stayed received their judgment later when the Romans imperial legions returned and crushed Jerusalem. So in the grander fulfillment, the initial phase of the tribulation that comes upon the world will serve God's purpose of testig and refining his own. As the tribulation progresses to its conclusion, then God's judgments against the world are revealed at Armageddon. Like in 67, the judgment is based upon how each one responds to the distressing events of the initial phase of the tribulation.
Isn't the above information that you have so eloguently provided, the actual "proof" and scriptural basis for all faithful JWs to "flee" modern-day Jerusalem of our times, the Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses under the guidance of the Governing Body?
WE MUST ADMIT THE "SITUATION" FACING ALL JWS TODAY:
1. The "Disgusting thing" Jesus spoke of = United Nation Organization where "the [Bible] reader [All JWS] must use [spiritual] discernment" to escape calamity. -- Matt. 24:15
2. The Beast "standing where he ought not/in Holy Place" = WTS/GB voluntary becomes UN NGO/DPI (greedily receiving money from UN Organization and accepting perks like free air fare, etc.)
3. The "Transgression That Causes Desolation" (Dan. 8:13) = Writing of Sept. 8th, 1991 Awake! supportive article on United Nations (and subsequent favorable articles written on United Nations Organization since that year...no one "twists their arm" to write such...completely voluntary action)
4. Jesus commands his disciples to "flee Jerusalem" (City called by God's Name) Deut. 16:6; Jer. 25:29; Dan. 9:19 = All sincere JWs "flee" JWs/WTS Organization...before coming "days of vengeneance"/"wrath" upon this people - Matt. 24:15, 16; Mark 13:14; Luke 21:21-24
5. Modern-day "Jerusalem" from which All JWs should "flee" = "The Great City," aka "Babylon the Great" ... where the "Man of Lawlessness" (Governing Body) presides and "publicly shows himself to be a god," by openly breaking God's Law with impunity or any corrective action on the JW flock's part. -- Revelation 11:8; 18:8, 18; 2 Thess. 2:3-12
6. 70 Years of "Captivity" to "Babylon, the Great City" -- the "City that is called by God's Name" has ended...October 2001. Reminiscient of what Daniel "discerned" from reading "Jeremiah" for ancient "Israel." A repeat of this situation, all over again. -- Daniel 9:2; 9:19; Revelation 11:8; 18:8, 18
7. Amazingly, the "Babylonish Captivity" Ends on Anniversary of 70 Years of "Captivity" & of "Declaring God's Name," October 2001, exactly when the "transgression which causes desolation" has been revealed by Jehovah God Himself..."coming on a swift cloud." They will no longer be allowed to "boast in His Name." -- Isa. 19:1-4; Psalms 105:1-3; See publication: "Jehovah's Witnesses In the Divine Purpose" pgs. 125, 126 and October 1931 release of publication "The Hope of the World Is God's Kingdom, and There is No Other Hope" which was the beginning of "Declaring God's Name" or "Naming the Name of Jehovah" as a united people. -- Psalms 105:1; 2 Tim. 2:19
Based upon the above, wouldn't you say, All sincere JWs have to voluntarily "get out of Babylon", "Jerusalem", the "Great City", JWs Organization to please Jehovah? -- Rev. 11:8; 18:2, 4, 8, 18
Indeed, the expression Jesus used, "flee from Jerusalem", escape from her, is clearly taught repeatedly to us in the Holy Scriptures. The thought at first, might seem, unthinkable to loyal servants of God. Those who hold the "temple" of God, in utmost high esteem. Still, first century christians, were reminded of these very words at Hebrews 13:13, 14.
"Let us, then, go forth to him outside the camp, bearing the reproach he bore, for we do not have here a city that continues, but we are earnestly seeking the one to come."
Yes, first century christians had to "flee" Jerusalem, go "outside the camp" of Jerusalem, the "city that did not continue." The "city that is called by God's Name." -- Deut. 16:6; Jer. 25:29; Dan. 9:19
Jesus reminded first century christians of their initial act of faith, courage & spirit of sacrifice in "fleeing" the idolatry and associations thereof of their former "temple" worship and life -- Leaving behind established homes, family, means of livelihood or work, life-time friends and former associates -- all who would stubbornly cling to, and willingly remain a part of that idolatrous, Covenant-Breaking "city" and people, those who favored supporting the rebellious "temple" worship of the Pharisees instead of following the worship advocated by Jesus the Messiah. Jesus made his point by saying,
"The one that conquers -- I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will by no means go out from it [idolatrous "temple" at Jerusalem] anymore, and I will write upon him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem which descends out of heaven from my God, and that new name of mine." -- Revelation 3:12
Yes, christians had to "flee from idolatry." Thus, they had to flee idolatrous Jerusalem of the first century, their previous homes, life-style and worship. But flee, only once...one "flight" from Jerusalem would be enough to prove their true loyalty to God. One "escape" from Jerusalem, the "great city," -- one escape from "Babylon," and, as Jesus promised above, he would not have to "go out" or escape it "anymore." -- 1 Cor. 10:14; Rev. 3:12; 11:8; 18:4, 18
Today, all Jehovah's Witnesses, must do the same..."flee" from the G.B./WTS as an organization...an "apostate nation" that has "left Jehovah" completely. -- Isaiah 1:4; 10:6
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