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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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. -
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My 8 year old gets it
by discreetslave inmy 8 year old has recently discovered star trek and loves it.
the other night we watched an episode "return of the archons".
whenever someone spoke differently or questioned, it was recognized that they were not one of them or "of the body".
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@Jamie We're working on it. She said the fear still comes up at times.
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My son is having a birthday party today
by mrsjones5 inone of his friends can't come because his mother is a jw.
i told my boy he shouldn't have said to the mother what kind of party it was.
he's just having a few friends over for food and video gaming, something his friend has done before at other "worldly" kids' house along with my son.. there will be no beheadings at this party..
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Happy Belated Birthday!!! I'm glad he's reached such a milestone free from the drama many of us had to deal with.
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What March 12th means to me
by discreetslave inmarch 12, 1998 i becam a bethelite.
march 12, 2001 i left bethel.. march 12, 2011 i started a personal bible reading project that was supposed to strengthen my faith as a jw before the memorial.
instead this was the beginning of my awakening..
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NRFG: thanks! I will always be grateful to the Bible for breaking me free from the JW's
Moshe: The Bible eventually helped me go against the religious current and realize that it's just a book.
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What March 12th means to me
by discreetslave inmarch 12, 1998 i becam a bethelite.
march 12, 2001 i left bethel.. march 12, 2011 i started a personal bible reading project that was supposed to strengthen my faith as a jw before the memorial.
instead this was the beginning of my awakening..
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March 12, 1998 I becam a bethelite. March 12, 2001 I left bethel.
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My Experience
by wezz ingood day to everyone.
after reading and benefiting from the numerous experiences posted here, i thought it would be proper for me to share my story too.
i was born and brought up as an anglican church member.
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Welcome! I'm sorry to hear your family has been torn from you. I hope your wife reconsiders. If you tell her you will not stop her from being a JW she really doesn't have any grounds for separation. If you want to keep your family you will need to play spiritually weak with the elders. I would mention comparing the conduct of other Christians to the misconduct of JW's as being a factor in your thinking but don't say anything else if you want your family. I'm so sorry you are going thru this. It's not easy my husband is a JW. Be loving, kind and bite your tongue for a while to gain back your family.
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Weird Pic in Awake - Jesus Looks Very Pleased About Something.
by cofty ina new member of the jws forum has posted this scan of a picture in the french edition the april 2011 awake.. i have never believed the subversive wt artist stories but this one is funny.. .
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For reference the English version of this pic is in the March 1 2011 WT
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IS THIS For REAL? Need someone with French watchtower to verify!
by Dogpatch ini just received an email from france that, i quote:.
"new subliminal picture in a french jehovah's witnesses magazine (a very scandal)".
"reveillez vous" of 2011 april page 32. http://upload.is.free.fr/upload/mgf41rec.gif.
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In the English edition it's in the March 1, 2011 WT