Posts by cappytan

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"Jehovah's people as a whole can never be corrupted..."

by cappytan in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zgds4z-h2i.

transcript below (with key points of interest bolded):.

please open your bibles to phil.

cappytan

millie210
c) they are desperate and could only come up with the Saul/David story to build their case.

If you read between the lines, the real reason they brought up the Saul/David story is to make this point: "remained respectful of Saul’s position as God’s anointed one, refusing to attack, even when he had many opportunities to do so."

So don't you DARE attack Jehovah's anointed ones (the GB) by becoming apostates, even though you have a legitimate complaint.

"There is NEVER a reason to stop serving ~~Jehovah~~ the Governing Body."

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Phone call from a brother last night

by label licker in

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friends

the brother and his wife thought the statement at the end of this month's broad cast show was a little off.

the org stated that jehovah's organisation can not be corrupted.

(needless to say only three had shown up for the broadcast meeting at the hall) he's never heard that before so we filled him in as to what the org has been up to and gave him jwnet, jw facts as well as jw survey to look at.

cappytan

Here you go, folks: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/238090001/jehovahs-people-whole-can-never-corrupted

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"Jehovah's people as a whole can never be corrupted..."

by cappytan in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zgds4z-h2i.

transcript below (with key points of interest bolded):.

please open your bibles to phil.

cappytan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zGdS4z-h2I

Transcript below (with key points of interest bolded):

Please open your bibles to Phil. chapter 4.
If you’re using an electronic device, I invite you to do this by means of the JW Library app.
Sometimes in our public ministry, we have an opportunity to show people the difference between the King James version and the New World Translation.
If you tap the 6 on your iPad at Phil. 4:6, you’ll notice that the King James renders this verse “Be careful for nothing…” which sounds like an exhortation to worry needlessly, exactly the opposite of what Phil. 4:6,7 is encouraging us to do.
Namely, “Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.”
Now, I invite you to use the bookmark feature of your JW Library as we’ll return here.
But now, regarding the comments in our text today that have to do with stumbling, how is it, what are some sorts of understanding that are surpassed by the peace of God.
Sometimes, when a person is mistreated, he thinks, and rightly so, that this sort of thing ought not to happen in Jehovah’s organization.
How might the peace of God surpass that understanding?
One way is that Jehovah reminds us through his word that sometimes things happen in Jehovah’s organization that ought not to happen.
Turn, please, to 1 Samuel chapter 24 and verse 2.
Here, young David was enduring persecution from Saul, who had lost Jehovah’s favor and was jealous of David.
Notice what happens here in verse 2.
1 Samuel 24:2
“So Saul took 3,000 men chosen from all Israel and went to look for David and his men on the rocky cliffs of the mountain goats.”
Imagine that. The King of Israel, using Israel’s army, which was supported by dedicated funds, to go after a personal enemy.
An enemy of his that actually had Jehovah’s favor.
That was wrong on so many levels and it continued for years.
But the point is, what was David’s response to that?
Was he bitter?
Did he say, you know, “There’s no use even trying under circumstances like this?”
Well, no.
On the contrary, he remained respectful of Saul’s position as God’s anointed one, refusing to attack, even when he had many opportunities to do so.
In fact, notice his actions in verse 8.
‘Then David got up and went out from the cave and called out after Saul: “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down low with his face to the ground and prostrated himself.’
David refused to allow bitterness to poison his heart or to compromise his integrity.
But, today, we’re living in a time where Jehovah’s people as a whole can never be corrupted.
So, how is it that this brother that disappointed me can maintain a good standing?
That is a form of understanding.
How does the peace of God surpass that understanding?
Well, one way is that it brings back to our minds the Christian Greek Scriptures are full of counsel directed to us to help us put up with those who have given us a legitimate cause for complaint.
So, we shouldn’t be surprised if occasionally one of our brothers or sisters is lacking in some Christian quality.
Is it possible that applying the words of Phillipians chapter 4 verse 8 will help us?
A lot has to do with the way that we direct our thoughts.
If you have enabled your electronic bookmark, you can just tap it and go back to Philipians chapter 4.
And while you’re tapping, tap the 8 for the Kingdom Interlinear rendering.
The main text of Philipians 4:8 reads - “Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable…continue considering these things.”
But, notice that the Kingdom Interlinear, instead of lovable, uses the expression “affection inducing.”
Jehovah wants us to consider what is good in people, to focus on that which induces our affection for them rather than our resentment.
And the article “Finding the Key to Brotherly Affection” in the October 15th 1993 issue of the Watchtower, the Watchtower boiled the whole process down to one word.
Appreciation.
Appreciation is the key to brotherly affection.
Yes, I’m hurt.
However, is there something or anything that I or God or others sees in this brother and appreciates?
Can I see it?
Is he seeking first the kingdom?
He didn’t have to make himself available to serve Jehovah here at Bethel, but he has.
Is he putting up a good fight against our three common enemies, Satan the Devil, the flesh, the world?
Despite where he has come from in life and what he is presently going through, is he not really doing his best?
Continue considering the “affection inducing” things.
Moreover, listen to what it says right here in Philipians chapter 4 and verse 13.
“For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power.”
Now, true, when an offense is a major sin, it’s understandable that we would take steps to initiate the appropriate congregation action.
But we should always remember that Jehovah gives us the strength we need to serve him, even under difficult circumstances.
There’s never a reason to stop serving Jehovah.
We should always be ready to ask Jehovah for his help, particularly if it seems something is going to interfere with our feelings for him and our stand for his Kingdom.
Always ready to ask Jehovah for his help.
Indeed, we should be careful for nothing, not in the sense of worrying needlessly, but in the sense of our day’s text, that we keep on asking Jehovah.
Not being anxious over anything but letting our petitions be made known to God with the confidence that he will supply us the strength that we need to remain firm and do his will.

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Phone call from a brother last night

by label licker in

jw
friends

the brother and his wife thought the statement at the end of this month's broad cast show was a little off.

the org stated that jehovah's organisation can not be corrupted.

(needless to say only three had shown up for the broadcast meeting at the hall) he's never heard that before so we filled him in as to what the org has been up to and gave him jwnet, jw facts as well as jw survey to look at.

cappytan

I have the video clip and also created a transcript of the portion in question. Stand by.

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4 New BOEs just Arrived!

by Atlantis in

4 boes just arrived and we appreciate our informants assistance... click the links below and then click the green download button.. .. 2015 april 6, boe (re: electronic convention program and convention releases).

.. http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/gqk7qat.

.. .. .. 2015 april 21, boe (re: programme for special meeting with headquarters representatives).

cappytan

And there's this ... they even put it in italics! Lol!

You must not have viewed any type of pornography within the past two years.

LOL WUT?

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4 New BOEs just Arrived!

by Atlantis in

4 boes just arrived and we appreciate our informants assistance... click the links below and then click the green download button.. .. 2015 april 6, boe (re: electronic convention program and convention releases).

.. http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/gqk7qat.

.. .. .. 2015 april 21, boe (re: programme for special meeting with headquarters representatives).

cappytan

Atlantis rocks! Whoever the source is, THANK YOU!

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New KH design announcement?

by StarTrekAngel in

has there been any official announcement made regarding the new kh design?

i am asking because i know some publishers on my cong that already seen the pics from elders who attended the presentation.

also made me wonder how long would it be before they have to dedicate a section of the meeting (local needs?

cappytan

JWdaughter: Just found that Kingdom Hall. Doesn't quite look like the new design, but it is definitely commercial instead of residential.

The street view on Google must be old because there is a commercial sign that says "Kingdom Hall" but no JW.ORG logo that I could see.

https://goo.gl/maps/7FBEM

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Golden Rule: Pure Garbage?

by willmarite in

on another thread a poster made the comment that the golden rule was garbage.

she said it was arrogant and made assumptions.. i didn't want to derail that thread so i started another wondering if this is a common thought about this belief on this forum.

i guess i naively thought the value of doing to others as you want them to do to you was generally accepted as positive.. i understand people have different opinions of jesus as a person but i don't want to get into that here.

cappytan

The reason it works is not because of the golden rule itself being good, it's because we are acting in ways that that are generally acceptable in society and are societal norms. When different cultures meet, it often ends in misunderstanding, sometimes hilarious, sometimes deadly, when the golden rule is applied.

This is actually an excellent point.

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Thank God For Disfellowshipping!

by Nicola.threeangelsmessage in

i had the misfortune of being born into the jw faith.

however, i thank god every day that i was disfellowshipped otherwise i would never have found the truth.

good riddance to the watchtower bible track societys false publications, especially that book they claim contains the holy scriptures it is deceitful and full of darkness, and gets darker with every revision!

cappytan

JWINQUESTION4 days ago

... I have met some jerk Theists too.

Ironic quote considering Nicola's behavior today.

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Scientific Proof that Evolution is NOT Scientific!

by Nicola.threeangelsmessage in

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bruce malone, an outstanding scientist has absolute scientific proof that evolution is not scientific!.

bruce, a leading researcher for dow chemical for 30 years; he is one of the top 100 inventors eighteen of his inventions raised millions of dollars; and has a b.s.

degree in chemical engineering.

cappytan

Nicola:

I urge you to go back to your first post on this forum and remember the warm welcome you received. Then decide if you are following the Christ in how you are treating others here.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/232000001/thank-god-disfellowshipping