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  July 2014 - Our Kingdom Ministry

  by naeuca in

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  hi, .

  would any one have this in pdf or epub version that they can kindly send me please?.

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  BTTT

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  Keep Seeking First God's Kingdom - RC 2014 - Sunday

  by OwnAccord in

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  a world without satan (revelation 20:2,3,7,10).

  romans 12- joy in the kingdom hope.

  the spirit.. demonstration: family worship.

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  Sunday, 1:50 pm

  . . . we have to walk the highway of holiness for the next 1000 years.

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  Something is not right: By the year 2014 JCs Kingdom rule is either only 900 years or it will be 1,100 years long.

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  Today's watchtower admits they appoint people who are sinners

  by hoser in

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  from paragraph 12. one brother began viewing pornography at the age of 12, and he continued to do so in secret for over a decade.

  he relates: it was very hard to admit to my wife and to the el- ders what id been doing.

  but now that i have admitted it, i feel that a huge weight has been taken off my shoulders.

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  First off: A publisher viewing pornography that is not 'abhorrent' is of no interest to the elders. Heck, they themselves probably watch regular porn.
  Unless a person starts promoting porn or encourages others to watch it with him.
  
  Second: A person persisting in this practice would not be considered as exemplary and thus would not qualify for special privileges in the congregation. However, they will not deal with it judicially.

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  Unfortunately though, the minute an emotionally unstable person comes forward and involves the elders with it, this 5-point checklist has their minds already saying 'guilty':

  • Did he come forward voluntarily?
  • Was he ever counseled about viewing pornography?
  • If he is married and his wife is aware of his problem, what effect has this had on her?
  • Does he demonstrate an earnest desire to desist from viewing pornography?
  • Does his conscience allow him to continue serving in an appointed position?

  Then they will turn on you in person, asking these drooling questions:

  • Did watching porn consist of a few brief incidents?
  • Was it a practice spanning many months, or even years?
  • What type of pornography did you look at?
  • Did you jerk off while watching it?
  • When was the last time you viewed porn?
  • Who else is aware of the problem?
  • Did you invite your partner to watch porn with you over popcorn and soda?
  • Do those knowing you look at porn still respect you?

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  "Abhorrent" pornography, as per WTBTS definition:

  • sexually degrading
  • homosexuality
  • group sex
  • bestiality
  • sadistic torture
  • bondage
  • gang rape

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  "Organized Religion" as per WBTS - Awake! July 2014

  by bats in the belfry in

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  c.t.

  russell 's asking of hs in this matter was certainly not of the same quality as today's spirit-guided knowledge and understanding of the gb.. what do you make of it?.

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  C.T. Russell 's asking of HS in this matter was certainly not of the same quality as today's spirit-guided knowledge and understanding of the GB.

  What do you make of it?

  
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  Millions Now Living Have Never Lived So Well

  by Bob_NC in

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  that's right, millions now living are living during the best of times for humanity.

  but aren't these critical times hard to deal with?

  aren't these the last days of a dying wicked system of things.

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  Millions Now Living Have Never Lived So Well

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  Damn right . . .

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo

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  Is it okay for JW to take Medical Marijuana?

  by Iamallcool in

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  just wondering.

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  Of course it's alright to take cannabis as food just like the tobacco plant.

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  Tobacco addicts cannot Scripturally defend themselves by arguing that God created the tobacco plant and that it is part of the “vegetation” that God gave mankind for “food.” (Gen. 1:29) Tobacco users do not use it as “food” by eating the green leaves as a salad or cooking it like spinach.

  w73 6/1 p. 339 par. 16

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  BOE - PDF - CONFIDENTIAL 2014-04-22 Adjustment in process for appointing elders and ministerial servants

  by WatchTower87 in

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  boe - confidential.

  instruction: press the 'skip ad' button top right, you should then see the download screen more easily.

  no virus ;-).

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  ATJ >> Guess that means the other rumor about the CO arrangement going away from a few years ago is officially debunked. ;)

  The trend was correct - the rest is just letter scrabble. . . . . DOs | DO | D :: C | CO | COs.

  Watchtower's "First GB Kings" rule!

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  136th Gilead Class Graduates-JW.Org

  by Brother Mike in

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  i just found this video they released on their official website.

  sorry if this was already posted.

  (if not i thought some might have some thoughts about it).

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  Guess what? WT diplomas you can obtain faster and is of the same quality than any other graduation in the world.

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  The school’s curriculum of studies is a full program offering 26 weeks of higher, college-level training equivalent to one year in secular colleges or universities.

  w55 11/15 p. 684

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  Need to find those Km or Wt articles encouraging all to read the old publications!

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  i have been dropping comments to a few re some classic old beliefs and teachings etc... and when asked "where did you read that, or how come you are saying such and such?

  " i have replied "well, you remember we have often been told to study and research our old 'theocratic history' and 'old gems' of material?....

  now though i have been challenged to prove where this has been printed!.

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  Now though I have been challenged to prove where this has been printed!

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  Just unbelievable, those slackers! Remind them what their standards are supposed to be, then pump them for information.

  Perhaps they are exerting themselves too vigorously studying that new "Flock"-Book by itself.

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  Since theocracy is God rule, effective elders are thoroughly familiar with God’s will. (...) Elders too need to study and consult the Scriptures regularly and to be thoroughly familiar with Bible literature published by the faithful and discreet slave. (2 Timothy 3:14, 15) This includes the Watchtower and Awake! magazines and other publications* (...).

  *Among such publications is the book “Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock,” which contains Scriptural guidelines and is provided for appointed congregation overseers, or elders.

  w94 1/15 p. 17 par. 9

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  Elders especially have a responsibility in this regard when they teach the congregation. Whether conducting the Congregation Book Study or the Watchtower Study, giving public talks, or serving in any other teaching capacity, elders should be thoroughly familiar with their material and be ready to give attention to their “art of teaching” as they convey solid spiritual food to the congregation.—2 Timothy 4:2.

  w96 1/1 p. 30

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  JW.org Propaganda video " The Best Life Ever" PUKE WARNING

  by Watchtower-Free in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8wmz3nvlek.

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  . . . it reminded me of the similarities between the Mormon church and JWs, also sending their youngsters also on foreign assignments.