Posts by FedUpJW

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NEW PUBLICATION!..... 'References for Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook'

by darkspilver in

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haha!

yes folks!

it's an eight page printout from the cd-rom of the scriptures and wt reference for use during the midweek clam meeting.. 'references for life and ministry meeting workbook'.

FedUpJW

*** w13 4/15 p. 13 par. 6 Help Yourself and Others by Using God’s Word ***
Rather than paraphrasing key scriptures or reading them from a computer printout or an electronic device, open the Bible and read from it, and encourage the audience to do the same.

*** km 9/00 p. 3 Question Box ***
It is important to keep in mind that one reason for looking up scriptures is to confirm that what is being said is from the Bible. (Acts 17:11) Another objective is to examine the Scriptural evidence in support of what is being discussed so that the faith of all is strengthened. Seeing what the Bible actually says while a key text is read will make a double impression on the mind.

When the speaker reads selected scriptures, he does so directly from the Bible, not from a computer-generated printout. When the speaker invites the audience to read along, he clearly states the Bible book, the chapter, and the verse(s). By pausing to raise a question or to comment briefly on why the text is to be read, he allows time for the audience to find the scripture. Repeating the citation will also help the audience remember the reference. It is not recommended, however, to mention a page number, since these vary depending on the particular Bible edition that individuals in the audience are using. Looking up scriptures when invited to do so helps the audience benefit from the power of God’s Word

*** km 9/09 p. 2 par. 3 Skillfully Use the Bible ***
Many find that reading Bible texts directly from the Bible rather than from a computer monitor or printout makes it easier to locate them later when needed in the ministry.—John 14:26.

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Watchtower & Guns

by freemindfade in

apparently jehalapeno isn't a 2nd amendment supporter either.... .

july 17 questions from readers.... the way this part is worded screams cult to me, i was quite amused.. how a christian chooses to protect himself, his family, or his possessions is, of course, largely a personal matter, as is his choice of employment.. geee!

thanks watchtower for allowing me to "largely chose my own employment" you are a generous cult lol.

FedUpJW

*** g 6/08 p. 11 When Is Self-Defense Justified? ***
The Bible thus indicates that a person may defend himself or his family if physically assaulted. He may ward off blows, restrain the attacker, or even strike a blow to stun or incapacitate him. The intention would be to neutralize the aggression or stop the attack. This being the case, if the aggressor was seriously harmed or killed in such a situation, his death would be accidental and not deliberate.

Well I'll be goddamned! I guess the new writers of the What Tower? forgot to do their due diligence and research previous answers. What a bunch of dumbf--ks!!

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Watchtower today

by Gorbatchov in

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today a main point in the wt was a guess game.. the study elder asked: .

what's wrong on the picture?.

before i share the local conclusions here, i would like to hear the comments made in your congregation 😎.

FedUpJW

"These pictures, as we all know, are all staged. How would YOU feel if someone from "The Branch" came to OUR congregation and picked YOU to be one of the young men on the right? Pretty ashamed of yourselves I dare say." Said by the WT question reader on the platform as he waited for the brain dead parrots in the seats to squawk back some answers.

They both have the cellphones in their hand as they appear to be having a conversation with each other at the same time.

One of the parrots here said, "You can tell by the expressions on their faces the two guys on the right are not looking at jay double you dot org on their smart phones.

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the March 19, 2017 WT Study (JANUARY 2017)

by blondie in

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blondie’s comments you will not hear at the march 19, 2017 wt study (january 2017).

excellent general website: www.jwfacts.com .

bible translations www.biblegateway.com/cgi-bin/bible .

FedUpJW

A humble person is...able to accept suggestions and new ideas.

And when did ANY member of the governing body EVER accept a suggestion or new ideas from some lowly peon JDubya? By their very own definition they are NOT humble or modest.

Consider a few of the warning signs. We might be taking ourselves or our privileges too seriously. We might be drawing attention to ourselves in inappropriate ways"

Like putting our mugs out there on governing body TV every month? Autograph sessions for Bibles?

Presumptuous acts are more serious than innocent mistakes. First, when we act immodestly, we fail to honor Jehovah as our rightful Sovereign. Presumptuous acts do not turn out well.

So by their own admission they are willfully presumptuous by claiming to be the ONLY real mouthpiece of God himself, they are failing to really honor the God they claim to worship, their acts and those of their blind followers will turn out bad.

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Does Anyone Know The "Real" Attitude That JWs Have Towards "Inactive Ones"?

by minimus in

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does the rank and file or the elders view us as disassociated or disfellowshipped or simply "weak" or possibly a "prodigal son" type?.

FedUpJW

Yes...Yes...Sometimes...NEVER!

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The goal in all this 1918/1919 change?

by careful in

as some have recently posted here, there does seem to be a shift going on in their self-interpretation(s) of what happened in 1918 and 1919. if we can look past all the details that emphasize the poor thinking and poor wording (or contradictions/just plain craziness/insignificance) of their message, something bigger seems to be afoot.

they appear to be attempting to redefine the meanings for some "prophetic" scriptures in light of themselves.

1. they are trying to somehow fill the void they have themselves created from their rejecting freddie franz's (ff) type–anti-type postulations.

FedUpJW

In answer to the OP's question, my guess is that they are gradually demoting Rutherford, making it easier to move past some of his crackpot ideas.

That could be more true than we think. There are at least two instances of the "as they understood" excuse for being WRONG in this mornings WT! And the local conductor mentioned it several other times, emphasizing the "as they understood" excuse. They call it clarification, when in reality it is change. There is one helluva difference.

I did bring out the Isaiah quote with the reference to one attender this morning. They got red-faced mad when I read it to them.

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What did you regrettably not do because you were a Jehovah's Witness ?

by minimus in

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jehovah's witnesses cannot do a lot of things.

i remember pioneers having to quit their jobs because they could not work in a convenience store and sell cigarettes.

i know of a young man who was offered a scholarship to any college or university if he wanted to go to because of his football abilities.

FedUpJW

What did I give up?

Fornicating like a rabbit.

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April 2017 Study Watchtower encourages you to defy The Society !

by BluesBrother in

at least, that is how i see it... the article "the judge of all the earth always does what is right".

paragraph 6 & 7 .

6 consider the experience of willi diehl.

FedUpJW

So what is the lesson? Follow your conscience not the rules.....

It may appear so, however the following statement is their get out of jail free card.

Would I patiently wait on Jehovah, or would I be inclined to take matters into my own hands?’

Today that same brother, under the same situation, would be summarily executed (DF'd) for not 'waiting on Jehovah' and having taken matters into his own hands by marrying.

One must not be mislead, there is NOTHING that any member of the JDubs can do without incurring the wrath of G.O.D. (guardians of doctrine) unless they have approval from G.O.D. (guardians of doctrine) first! And may God have mercy on your soul if they change their minds about what is approved conduct for the sheeple THIS week!

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This site should be called Anti-Jehovahs-Witnesses Cry-babies

by the-Question in

so, you left because of a bad example(s).. why all the whining?

nothing better to do with your time?.

you at least know far more about the bible than any church-goer?.

FedUpJW

@Splash

I took the liberty of making a few changes in your quote. Hope you don't mind.

"Yes, millions of Jehovah's Witnesses have been shocked to learn that things they were taught as being vital for salvation are now considered by the Governing Body to be wrong. Have you, too, felt discouragement or even despair because of what is happening in the Organization? A publisher in Colombia expressed the effect the changes have had on many."Tell me," he asked, "how can I have confidence in anything? How can I believe in the Bible, in God, or have faith? Just ten years ago we Jehovah's Witnesses had the absolute truth, we put all our faith in this. Now the Governing Body and the Elders are telling us this is not the way to believe any more, but we are to believe 'new adjustments to our understanding.' How do I know the 'new adjustments' will be the truth in five years?"

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This site should be called Anti-Jehovahs-Witnesses Cry-babies

by the-Question in

so, you left because of a bad example(s).. why all the whining?

nothing better to do with your time?.

you at least know far more about the bible than any church-goer?.

FedUpJW

You mean because of our view of a PROPHECY?????

What was that the governing body has seen fit to print? Something about no understanding fulfillment of prophecy beforehand, but only afterwards? "Prophecy" is useless if it cannot be understood until after the fact.