"do you realize how much of a privelge it is to enjoy the visit of the circuit overseer?
they are appointed by the governing body who in turn are apointed by jesus and holy spirit.
so you have a great privilege when we visit your congregation, because it is the same thing as having jesus visit you.
JW are made (forced feed) to feel quilty about NOT listening to the CO ! He's the next best thing to the GB !!
I hate it when talking to your average JW and they tell you something "The CO said" and you question it- their brains
go into defensive overload and while not able to even think on the meaning of what was said it goes back to "Well that's what the CO" said- i'm just sayin!
yeah you better not question the CO- or yes you may get struck down!!
Wow what crazy stuff!
what is the proof it should be there?.
i've brought up to jws that revelation says not to take anything out or you will get the second death.. but they are ok with it because they compare it to not using the book of thomas, mary, etc.. what would you say to that?.
I thought that vss in Revelation about not taking anything out or you will get the second death applies ONLY to te "Revelation" scroll and not the ENTIRE bible since they didnt have the WHOLE bible at the time ???
reading about the massacre of the jw family in mexico brought up all kinds of questions again.. from the standpoint of someone who doesn't in believe in 'god' or a 'conventional' god,.
what is the meaning and purpose of evil?.
how does it relate to the overall universe and its balance?
Monsieur
You may not believe in God (every house---inanimate object--has a maker) but this may help a little:
New Living Translation
I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the LORD, am the one who does these things.
English Standard Version
I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things.
King James Bible
I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
I form light and create darkness, I make success and create disaster; I, Yahweh, do all these things."
because the gb say so, and they are guided by hs.. anyother offers from the brochure?
kate xx.
You sisters better becareful of those "slits" in your skirts - you don't want to stumble the brothers (men)!
oh and don't wear that low cut blouse- you will get more hugs from the brothers (men)!
i have had requests to add an article about beards and jehovah's witnesses.
it is interesting that there is virtually no statement that says a witness cannot have a beard, yet universally they do not have beards.
i have scoured quotes from all the threads on jwn, all references to beard on the cd watchtower library, and copies of elders letters that i have.
Ok someone (not me) write the GB-2.0 a letter on this topic to see if they would revisit this topic !!!
Never know what "new light" will come out of this "over-lapping group of anointed" LOL.
pages 1766-1767 of the 2013 nwt states that the message of the bible is gods right to rule.. given that the wts declares that gods kingdom rule began in 1914, one would suspect that this would feature.
instead, there is a vague reference to something that supposedly happened about 1914.. here's the picture:.
http://www.jwstudies.com/2013_nwt__pages_1766__1767.jpg.
Good catch !!! As usual with updated/reprinted materials they did the "slide one in on us" !!!
Let's see if there will be an upcoming WT explaining "new light" on the "ABOUT 1914".
this week's service meeting had another part about women wearing head coverings.there's already been a post about it, but i would like some thoughts from the forum on the scripture referenced.
11: 3-10. i want to focus on verses 4-6. it says this (nnwt):.
"4)every man who prays or prophesies with something on his head shames his head; 5) but every woman who prays or prophesies+ with her head uncovered shames her head, for it is one and the same as if she were a woman with a shaved head.
Did you notice vss 16:
16 However, if anyone wants to argue in favor of some other custom, we have no other, nor do the congregations
of God. (bold words mine).
After 30 years I never thought to read out the rest of conversation! So was Paul speaking of a Jewish Custom that still exist today in the garb of arab women or culture and just not head covering ???
if you are studying the bible with one of jehovahs witnesses, you likely try to review the material in advance of each study.
for the greatest benefit, it is good to do the same before attending a congregation meeting.
the best results are achieved when we establish a good routine.. this weeks congregation bible study reminded me of these words my mom would say to me some 30 years before every meeting.
If you are studying the Bible with one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, you likely try to review the material in advance of each study. For the greatest benefit, it is good to do the same before attending a congregation meeting. The best results are achieved when we establish a good routine.
This weeks congregation bible study reminded me of these words my Mom would say to me some 30 years before every meeting. She would say also "You better have it underlined"!!!
Did you work hard to get your lesson underlined???
LESSON 9 HOW CAN WE BEST PREPARE FOR THE MEETINGS
Determine when and where to study. When can you concentrate the best? Is it in the early morning before starting your day’s work or later in the evening after the children have gone to bed? Even if you cannot study for long periods, decide how much time you can set aside, and try not to let anything interfere. Seek out a quiet place, and remove all distractions by turning off the radio, television, and cell phone. Praying before you study will help to relieve the anxious cares of the day so that you can concentrate on God’s Word.—Philippians 4:6, 7.
Mark the material, and prepare to participate. Begin by getting an overall idea of the subject. Think about the title of the article or chapter, consider how each subheading relates to that theme, and examine any pictures and the review questions that highlight the main points. Then read each paragraph, and look for the answer to the printed question. Look up and read the scriptures that are cited, and think of how they support the material. (Acts 17:11) When you can answer the question, underline or highlight a few key words or phrases in the paragraph that will bring the answer back to your mind. Then, at the meeting, you can raise your hand if you wish and make a brief comment in your own words.
By examining the different subjects that are discussed each week at the meetings, you will add new thoughts to your “treasure store” of Bible knowledge.—Matthew 13:51, 52.
in case you missed it --this years dc pointed out that jw's need to direct people to (direct quote) "our spiritual mother the organization" !!!.
jehovah being our father and the organization being our spiritual mother!
i guess we all knew that the society was always "mother" huh..
In case you missed it --This years DC pointed out that JW's need to direct people to (direct quote) "our spiritual mother the organization" !!!
Jehovah being our father and the organization being our spiritual mother! I guess we all knew that the Society was always "mother" huh.
6/15/12 p.15 par 5 footnote: "although the components of the dual world power have existed since the 18th century, john describes it as it would appear at the start of the lord's day.
in fact, the fulfillment of the visions recorded in revelation takes place during "the lord's day.
" (rev.
Good point but the "Organization" teaches that we are in the "Lord's Day" since 1914..So based on that we are still waiting for more stuff to happen.
