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  Who is the faithful and discreet slave? Is a RHETORICAL question

  by villagegirl in

  1. watchtower
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  what brought me out of the wt , was one day it dawned on me, mathew 25:35,36 ..i was hungry and you gave me food;i was thirsty and you gave me drink;i was a stranger and you took me in, i was naked and you clothes me,i was sick and you visited me, i was in prison and you came to me.

  i was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were supposed to take towards the wt version of the faithful and discreet slave.

  and something inside me just said, "no it isn't" its real.

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  villagegirl

  Sorry about the missspelling of Jehovah - typo not deliberate - no disrespect intended and no blasphemy intended.
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  Who is the faithful and discreet slave? Is a RHETORICAL question

  by villagegirl in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what brought me out of the wt , was one day it dawned on me, mathew 25:35,36 ..i was hungry and you gave me food;i was thirsty and you gave me drink;i was a stranger and you took me in, i was naked and you clothes me,i was sick and you visited me, i was in prison and you came to me.

  i was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were supposed to take towards the wt version of the faithful and discreet slave.

  and something inside me just said, "no it isn't" its real.

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  Jonah ?? The Book of Jonah - I love that book because it shows clearly Jehovah changing his mind. First he sends Jonah to preach to Ninevah. Jonah goes around calling down destruction on everyone and predicting the end of their world - Then to Jonah's surprise the people all feel bad about they way they acted towards one another and repent. Then Jevoah decides not to destroy them after all, based on their improved conduct. Jonah does not like this and pouts, sulking under a big shade plant. To get his attention Jehovah shivels the plant and Jonah mouns the loss of the plant. Jevoah then says; ( I imagine in a Jewsish accent ) " The Plant your worried about ? And I shouldn't worry about all these people and animals? "
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  Who is the faithful and discreet slave? Is a RHETORICAL question

  by villagegirl in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what brought me out of the wt , was one day it dawned on me, mathew 25:35,36 ..i was hungry and you gave me food;i was thirsty and you gave me drink;i was a stranger and you took me in, i was naked and you clothes me,i was sick and you visited me, i was in prison and you came to me.

  i was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were supposed to take towards the wt version of the faithful and discreet slave.

  and something inside me just said, "no it isn't" its real.

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  Fed-Up Your very amusing, I am in Canada, so while dinner would be lovely it might not be logistically practical.
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  Who is the faithful and discreet slave? Is a RHETORICAL question

  by villagegirl in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what brought me out of the wt , was one day it dawned on me, mathew 25:35,36 ..i was hungry and you gave me food;i was thirsty and you gave me drink;i was a stranger and you took me in, i was naked and you clothes me,i was sick and you visited me, i was in prison and you came to me.

  i was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were supposed to take towards the wt version of the faithful and discreet slave.

  and something inside me just said, "no it isn't" its real.

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  The man the Smaritan helped was unidentified, no indictaion he was a "brother" Jesus said "... which one of these three do you think was neighbor to him.....?" The Samaritan didn't first check his ID and make sure he was a regular attender at the Temple, or ask a passing Levite or priest for premission and approval that the man was a brother, before he helped him. Neighbor is an ACTION. Neighbor is what YOU do, having nothing to do with the recipient of your kindness. Feeding and clothing and visiting - is NOT restricted to "brothers" where does it say that ? We do not know who Christ considers his brother, the scripture say all you have to do is "believe in him", no other requirement. Christ said he came so everyone could have life, everyone, "God so loved the World, he gave his only begotton Son" Not, God so loved this tiny small qualifying segment of people who follow these specific doctrines and belong to this organization. Salvation was a universal inclusive proclamation applying to all people in all nations not just the Jews or just the WT. Talents were money in that time period, literally, symbolically it is the riches we have within us to devolp, create and help others.
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  Who is the faithful and discreet slave? Is a RHETORICAL question

  by villagegirl in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what brought me out of the wt , was one day it dawned on me, mathew 25:35,36 ..i was hungry and you gave me food;i was thirsty and you gave me drink;i was a stranger and you took me in, i was naked and you clothes me,i was sick and you visited me, i was in prison and you came to me.

  i was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were supposed to take towards the wt version of the faithful and discreet slave.

  and something inside me just said, "no it isn't" its real.

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  The scripture Matthew 25:35,36 , who are these people ? poor and sick and alone ? Who are your neighbors ? Luke 10:29 when asked "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus then told the story of the Samaritan (not a Jew) but an "outsider" who saw a "certain man" not specified, the man who fell among thieves was was beaten and left for dead. All the official "representives" the Levite, the priest, ignored the man lying wounded. Appaerntly he was not viewed as "a brother" Only the Samaritan had compassion on him. Then Jesus asks, " So which one of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among thieves? " The point being there was no "qualifying" for the Samaritan to help and show compassion. The Samaritan didn't ponder, who the fallen man was. There is no indication the fallen man was a Jew or an unbeliever. WE do not know who Christ views as his brother, men and organizations are not in charge of any of this. Its not up to us to decide who is worthy and who is not, or where the Spirit goes and how it works.
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  Who is the faithful and discreet slave? Is a RHETORICAL question

  by villagegirl in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what brought me out of the wt , was one day it dawned on me, mathew 25:35,36 ..i was hungry and you gave me food;i was thirsty and you gave me drink;i was a stranger and you took me in, i was naked and you clothes me,i was sick and you visited me, i was in prison and you came to me.

  i was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were supposed to take towards the wt version of the faithful and discreet slave.

  and something inside me just said, "no it isn't" its real.

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  Larsinger58 Say What ? Your kidding right ? Earth to Larsinger58 , come in Larsinger. Hello ? Hello ? Has anyone got a butterfly net ? Remain calm. Ok Larsinger, you are NOT Jesus Christ, dude, you are just one of about seven billion people here on this planet. Widows and orphans are just widows and orphans, you know kids with no parents or family ? Women alone with no help ? Sick people are just, like, sick people in hospitals and that sort of thing, poor people are? How can I say this,.. poor ? No money, possibly no food to eat today ? People in prison are locked up, actaully in prison, could be mental as well, isolated. Hiding our "talents in the ground" Mat:25:15 is not USING actual talents or money but mostly not developing ourselves or working fully at what ever we have gifts or talent for, like in-born skills and intelligence and abilities, natural abilities, to create, produce, develop, combine with others to create positive, beautiful, useful, lives. By educating ourselves, developing our skills, reaching out to others around us. God is a Spirit. Those who worship Him worship in Spirit and in truth. Jesus said "I am not from this world", he is a Spirit as well.
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  Who is the faithful and discreet slave? Is a RHETORICAL question

  by villagegirl in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what brought me out of the wt , was one day it dawned on me, mathew 25:35,36 ..i was hungry and you gave me food;i was thirsty and you gave me drink;i was a stranger and you took me in, i was naked and you clothes me,i was sick and you visited me, i was in prison and you came to me.

  i was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were supposed to take towards the wt version of the faithful and discreet slave.

  and something inside me just said, "no it isn't" its real.

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  What brought ME out of the WT , was one day it dawned on me, Mathew 25:35,36 ..I was hungry and you gave me food;I was thirsty and you gave me drink;I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothes me,I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.
  I was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were supposed to take towards the WT version of the faithful and discreet slave. And something inside me just said, "No it isn't" Its real. We are supposed to be taking care of people, other people in need. Anybody in need.
  Thats why James 1:27 says True religion is taking care of widows and orphans. Not publishing books. Not passing out magazines, not dissecting the minutia and endless words of the governing body in the publications. that is not what God cares about at all. God cares about how we treat other people. God's "household" is just people on this earth, "who then is the faithful and wise servant" is a RHETORICAL question in Mat: 24:45 The question is about how are YOU are living your life and using what you have to improve things for other people and using your talents and resources.
  There is no qualifying, "the least of these" ( not "my brothers" therefore restricting your works to some "governing body") it just says the least of these strangers, sick, hungry,in need. Its not an "Organizational" statement. Mathew 24 and 25 is about the whole of mankind over time, not a specific reference to a religous leadership.
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  Scriptures the JW's "believe" but don't follow....

  by Muddy Waters in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  "knowledge puffs up, but love builds up" (sorry, not sure where this one is in bible).

  "do not put your trust in nobles, nor in the son of earthing man, to whom no salvation belongs.

  (psalms 146:4-6 or something like that).

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  What brought ME out of the WT , was one day it dawned on me,

  Mathew 25:35,36 ..I was hungry and you gave me food;I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothes me,I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.

  I was being told this was some "symbolic action" we were suppossed to take towards the faithful and discreet slave. And something inside me just said, "No it isn't" Its real. We are supposed to be taking care of people, other people in need. Anybody in need.

  Thats why James 1:27 says True religion is taking care of widows and orphans. Not publishing books. Not passing out magazines, not dissecting the minutia and endless words of the governing body in the publications. thats not what God cares about at all. God cares about how we treat other people. God's "household" is just people on this earth, "who then is the faithful and wise servant" is a RHETORICAL question in Mat: 24:45 The question is about how are YOU are living your life and using what you have to improve things for other people and using your talents and resources.

  There is no qualifying, "the least of these" ( not "my brothers" therefore restricting your works to the governing body) it just says the least of these strangers, sick, hungry,in need. Its not an "Organizational" statement. Mathew 24 and 25 is about the whole of mankind over time, not a specific reference to a relious leadership.
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  Lost best friend...

  by lostinnj83 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  so i am not even out yet and i feel as though i have already lost my best friend.. i asked her if i could use her as a reference on an apartment rental if i decide to go the route of separation from my husband.

  she knows all of what i went through in my marriage and how much pain and suffering that i have endured.. at first she said yes, no problem, then she asked if i would be speaking to the elders about it, and i said no, she asked why not, i said that is my choice to do or not do.. her response was that i pray and speak to the elders and that she thinks it best that i don't use her as a reference because she would feel that she was supporting my decision to separate.

  i said fine but i also said that her response seems to be more of a concern about me speaking to the elders rather than being concerned for my well being.

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  Brace yourself. Be prepared to see the shallow facade of "love" drop away. Mothers turn their backs on their own children. This is the evil the WT produces. The organization is fear based, shame based, and completley cut off from any Holy Spirit because they think the governing body is their mediator and men cannot be a mediator, so this means they remove themselve from any free gift of love or faith or access to God himself. They choose eight men in New York City as their God. The members of Jehovah's Wittenesses are spiritually dead people, wandering in a barren place. There was no friendship in the first place, it was an illusion with no substance. Many of us had have this rude awakening, it gets better, believe me, there are genuine people out there with true hearts and free minds.
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  Getting my first tattoo

  by akafreelife in

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  well on wednesday i am going to be getting my first tattoo.

  i have had this particular piece of art that i have wanted for years but was too afraid to put it to skin as it will require a great amount of detail.

  but i finally decided to go for it.

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  agggghhhhhhhh hate tattoos my guess? in twenty years it will be like "what those old floks used to do " hahahaha