"Apostates, and some other opposers, love to use our literature against us. They will often point to inexact statements that they can twist to make look like what they want to. Other times, they'll make something Biblical look like it is our invention and claim it to be a bad thing. Investigating the context of any written statement, whether from the Scriptures or from Jehovah's Witness publications, you protect yourself against attempts to twist statements out of context. Also remember that the organization was not always so organized. Many articles appearing in the Watchtower and Awake! magazines before 1994 were not all discussed by the governing body before publication, so questionable things and prophetic dates were forced that the organization later learned to weed out. Remember, the past does not matter in an organization that is seeking greater light."1) Where did he get the year 1994 from. It use to be that some on the GB were responsible for most of what was written.
2)"Remember, the past does not matter in an organization that is seeking greater light." Can anyone say Orwellian?
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The Obsession Of Apostates
by Bangalore inthe obsession of apostates.. a jw apologist's view.. http://dismythed.blogspot.com/2009/01/obsession-of-apostates.html.
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Being a JW is like being in an abusive relationship
by 00DAD inhow many of you feel that being a jw is like being in an abusive relationship?
what do you think are the similarities?
the differences?
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Same here. I don't have much more to add to what you said. Except when I left I didn't have guilt. I did wonder if I was good enough to go through life on my own without the religion. I was drawn to the religion because it appeared to be a contrast to the way things were for me growing up to find out it was just another dysfunctional relationship in disguise
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June 15, 2012 described events that had not happened yet.
by discreetslave insomeone on a facebook group pointed out how the june 15 2012 study wt commented on publishers pioneering this month.
this magazine was written before march.. .
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The only ones who may notice are those who read their magazines ahead of time yet with everyone being so busy this month they may not get to it until later. This will be studied Aug 13-15 by then people will be tuned out anyway with district conventions and thinking about summer fun.
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June 15, 2012 described events that had not happened yet.
by discreetslave insomeone on a facebook group pointed out how the june 15 2012 study wt commented on publishers pioneering this month.
this magazine was written before march.. .
page 23 .
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Someone on a Facebook group pointed out how the June 15 2012 study WT commented on publishers pioneering this month. This magazine was written before March.
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14 Reflect back on the joy that so
many of God’s people had during the
Memorial season this year. During
March, a special provision allowed auxiliary
pioneers to choose whether they
would devote 30 or 50 hours to the field
service. (Ps. 110:3) Millions shared in
auxiliary pioneer service, and congregations
seemed to radiate exceptional
excitement and joy. Could you arrange
your affairs so as to experience similar
joy more often? At the end of each day,
it gives a dedicated Christian great satisfaction
to be able to say, “Jehovah, I
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The children's army of Uganda
by botchtowersociety inkony 2012 is a film and campaign by invisible children that aims to make joseph kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice.. joseph kony was the head of the lord's resistance army, which has abducted 30,000 child soldiers over the years.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4mnpzg5sqc.
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It may be unrelated but there is oil in Uganda.
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Going Skiing on my Birthday
by Found Sheep inyup it will be slushy and warm but enjoyable.
the ski resort is closing early do to weather.
this is the last weekend.
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Enjoy!!! And Happy Birthday!!!
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do the gb go street witnessing ?
by mP inim just wondering when was the last time a gb went out to preach ?.
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I remember Lyman Swingle pushing his wife in her wheel chair and street witnessing. I don't know if he continued after she died.
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Is the May 2012 KM pumping up some hysteria?
by discreetslave in1)as sheep amidst wolves, gods servants are preaching among a crooked and twisted generation.
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I think they could have given some warnings and reminders without it sounding sensational. I've always been in congregations where the group was looked adter and witnesses went to the doors in pairs. Some things are just common sense.
@sir82 Losch is not taken very seriously by others. I remember a special talk at Bethel and Losch advised against the practive of making abbreviations for things( Text talk must drive him nuts). The next part Dan Sydlik mentions Bethilites in foreign services and he says or how I like to call them BIFS and starts laughing. -
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Is the May 2012 KM pumping up some hysteria?
by discreetslave in1)as sheep amidst wolves, gods servants are preaching among a crooked and twisted generation.
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@ Ohio Cowboy This is from the English printed in Canada. The instructions say to apply this material locally. It seems a bit extreme for Canada & the US.
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Is the May 2012 KM pumping up some hysteria?
by discreetslave in1)as sheep amidst wolves, gods servants are preaching among a crooked and twisted generation.
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1)“As sheep amidst wolves,” God’s servants are preaching “among a crooked and twisted generation.” (Matt. 10:16; Phil. 2:15) Alarming reports of civil unrest, mob violence, and cruel kidnappings are commonplace, evidence of wicked men advancing “from bad to worse.” (2 Tim. 3:13)Applying what Scriptural principles will help us to ‘prove ourselves cautious’ in the ministry?— Matt. 10:16.
2) Act Shrewdly: Proverbs 22:3 emphasizes the wisdom of ‘concealing ourselves’ from calamity. Stay alert! The conditions in a normally safe neighborhood can unexpectedly change. You may see an increase of police activity or crowds forming in the street. Sometimes a kind householder will provide a warning. Rather than lingering out of curiosity, it is shrewd to leave promptly and continue elsewhere. —Prov. 17:14; John 8:59; 1 Thess. 4:11.
3) Work Together: “Two are better than one,” says Ecclesiastes 4:9. While you may have been accustomed to working safely alone in the ministry, is it now safe to do so? In some areas, it is. But in others, it now is ill-advised for a sister or a young person to work from door to door alone, especially after sunset. Experience has proved that an attentive partner is invaluable. (Eccl. 4:10,12) Remainwatchful over othermembers in
your group. Make it your habit to let others know that you are leaving the territory.
4) As ones ‘keeping watch over our souls,’ the elders are responsible to provide practical guidance according to the local circumstances.(Heb. 13:17) Jehovah’s blessing is assured as we demonstrate Christianmodesty and cooperate fully with them. (Mic. 6:8;1 Cor. 10:12) May all of God’s servants contribute to giving an effective witness in our territory, yet always with due caution.