as before in my other posts i apologize if this post is incoherent and if i rambled on too long.
its been a few months since i last posted.
(don't question, some things are not for us to understand,that certain people are chosen-and we have to accept that.
Dawn said:"You do not have to be in church to find God - you can find him anywhere and talk to him any time. "
ACTS:17,24,25: (24) :"The God that made the world and all the things in it , being as this One is. Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in handmade temples. (25):" neither is he attended to by human hands as if he needed anything, because he himself gives to all (persons) life and breath and all things."NWT
AAF
hello.........this is a first for me- i've been reading some of your messages for some time now, and i must say you guys study your watchtower far better than i ever did.
i'm still a part of the congregation (and an elder), but i have to say i agree with many of your criticisms of the organization.
we've become just like the pharisees that jesus condemned............at our last assembly, the do and co warned against apostate material over and over again..........so i certainly think you're having a tremendous impact on their actions.
Dear Dothemath,
Welcome to the forum, Brother!
I consider you my Brother because of what you said:
You said:" I know I'm not supposed to be here either, but I don't regard you as ones to be shunned........the Bible only reserves that for ones who have rejected Jesus, not limited to ones who believe differently than the Watchtower."
Remember that in Jesus' Eyes the one doing God's Will - that one is Jesus' family: His Brother and His Sister.
Happy searching for God's Truth!
Christian Love,
AAF
i am reading revelation it's grand climax at hand!
published by the watchtower society and found these observations on page 165:.
"similarly, christendom's leaders defied the bible students, saying that these had never graduated from theological colleges.
WOW! Thank you all who replied to this thread!
The light is indeed getting brighter to me each day as I realize the Watchtower Society created a religion of their own, by using the Bible as base or a starting point ; twisting Scriptures to their own design and as well implementing disconcerted views that are unscriptural! I consider the Watcthtower Society honorably and doctrinally UNCLEAN!
AAF
could it be that different organisations just work on different ways to promote a christian life?
this means while wts is only active in preaching, others are active in social help, others ... well in other works.
that problem came into our mind by questioning why we are leaving.
Mineralogist said: "only preaching is not a way for true christians"
Well said Mineralogist!
Have you ever heard the Watchtower Society EVER assisting their own poor with food , clothing, shelter and free transportation? I know sisters who rely on public transportation to get to their Kingdom Halls! The Watctower Society does not assist their own poor - they take from them, instead!
Have you ever noticed the type of cars the Circuit Overseers drive? The most expensive cars I have ever seen!
AAF
i am reading revelation it's grand climax at hand!
published by the watchtower society and found these observations on page 165:.
"similarly, christendom's leaders defied the bible students, saying that these had never graduated from theological colleges.
Hi,
I am reading Revelation It's Grand Climax At Hand! published by The Watchtower Society and found these observations on page 165:
"Similarly, Christendom's leaders defied the Bible Students, saying that these had never graduated from theological colleges. But God's witnesses had higher credentials as ministers: those meek persons who heeded their Scriptural message. ( 2 Corinthians 3:2,3) In 1917 the Bible Students published The Finished Mystery, a powerful commentary on Revelation and Ezekiel."
AAF
yerusalyim
started a thread about not feeling well and asked what others biggest complaints were right now.. so i got to thinking, what is the opposite?
what is the one thing that gives you a reason most to smile and get out of bed in the morning.
Dear sns,
You asked :"What is the thing that keeps you going?"
My faith in God!
PSALMS 119:92:"If your law had not been what I am fond of, Then I should have perished in my affliction."NWT
Christian Love,
AAF
we just returned from visiting mouthy- she is not feeling well -her back is "out "since friday, and she is in so much pain she can hardly walk.
she is still a trooper,doesn`t complain much but it is obvious it is not easy for her.. she is not able to post much right now because she needs to lie down and rest,but she sends all of you lots of hugs and kisses.with her permission i am writting this, so if someone would like to send her some get well thoughts it would be much appreciated.. thank you all.. get well soon dear grace , we love you very much.
invictus and family
(((Dear Grace)))
Get well soon!
Christian Love,
AAF
some comments here, suggest regret---that you were afraid of these simple men.
have you ever told an elder off?
what was the result?
Blondie said: BTW, it is possible to tell an elder off respectfully, without swear words and raising your voice. Jesus told off the Pharisees using the scriptures. They said he was wrong, just wrong for pointing our their errors. Blondie
I agree with you Blondie. This is what I said to a Ministerial Servant in the Hall at the Sunday Meeting after he treated me disrespectfully:"You are speaking to me this way because my husband in not here - if he was present, here, you wouldn't speak to me like this! And I walked away. Hours passed after this incident, and he called me to apologize, and he agreed with me on what I had told him at the Hall - he said:" had your husband been present at the Hall, I wouldn't have made that remark". He told me he loved me as a sister, and I believed him. After that, whenever he would see me at the Hall, he would look at me - then ignore me. AAF
is there any part of being a witness that you think is honestly the truth?
so many people use the term "truth" when in fact there is no way to prove it is the truth.
it used to be for me being raised a witness that i thought everything printed or said was the truth now i don't.
Singing said:"It used to be for me being raised a Witness that I thought everything printed or said was the truth now I don't."
The Watchtower creates doctrines to fit their Organization.
Do you understand this?
WT: 1874, 1914, 1935, 1975 :"Our truth will set you free from us."
AAF
i have a question for active elders, ex-elders and other bible experts regarding the following topic:.
will the brothers and sisters marry and have children in the new system?.
according to the watchtower, yes .
Xena said:"If I recall correctly the dubs claim that the new testament was written directly to the anointed and those scriptures refer to them not to the great crowd..."
LUKE:20:33:" Consequently, in the ressurrection, of which one of them does she become [the wife]? For the seven got her as a wife?
According to the Watchtower's teachings with regards to the illustration the Seducees gave to Jesus regarding the wife who married seven times is that this wife is - actually of the Anointed Class!
MATTHEW:" 22:29:"In reply Jesus said to them:" You are mistaken, because YOU know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God;
MATTHEW:22:30:" for in the resurrection neither do men marry nor are women given in marriage,"
"Holy men "and "Holy Women" are not mentioned in Matthew 22:30.
Christian Love,
AAF
