Arauna

False religion is 'riding' the beast as we speak and the world is drunk with her fornication.... And the shedding of the blood of the holy ones at her hands. Rev 17.
The world is blind to the power of false religion and what it is doing to our societies....
Propaganda of satan behind all of this (Rev 16: 14-16)
 

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Most people who pretend to be experts are arrogant.  Truly great thinkers are humble and recognize that they do not know everything.

Most people who pretend to be experts are arrogant.  Truly great thinkers are humble and recognize that they do not know everything.

What a "kind" reminder! Love the proverbs scripture!

As I come from Africa I have often thought about it.  Some animals were created to "clean" up after others such as eating carrion.... to keep the earth fresh and clean ..... and animals will still be dying in areas where humans are not around. (Adam and Eve knew what death was because animals were/ and will/ always die when their life force runs out.)
Many animals provide a useful service....  We may have areas set aside as animal sanctuaries where animals roam free but do not harm humans when they see them. .... or animals may only catch other animals and not touch humans.......Before the flood, the fear of man was not in animals.... Jehovah put it there after the flood.  Genesis 9:2 " 2 The fear and dread of you will fall on all the beasts of the earth, and on all the birds in the sky, on every creature that moves along the ground, and on all the fish in the sea; "  This was the time when Jehovah gave them permission to eat animal flesh... so animals would fear for their lives as they knew they would be hunted.
As 1Cor 13 says : 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears.  We cannot really understand these things now.
All I do know is that some of these paleontologists are not very smart - one can see they have not lived with animals because they do not seem to have observed anything. Take the T-Rex... it's eyes are on the side of its head.  Plant eaters usually have their eyes on the side of their head.  Predators on the other hand have their eyes looking forward so they can focus on the prey.
I also have seen that most predatory animals are taught by their parents how to hunt.... the perfect killer skill is not natural.  There are only a few species which are natural born killers.
Plant eaters tend to herd in numbers....... and they have found groups of footprints (T-rex) in North and south America.....  The large teeth are no surprise...... think how large the plants were during the time when the earth was a green house (when the earth still had its canopy)....
So all things are speculative - I guess we will have to wait and see.

As I come from Africa I have often thought about it.  Some animals were created to "clean" up after others such as eating carrion.... to keep the earth fresh and clean ..... and animals will still be dying in areas where humans are not around. (Adam and Eve knew what death was because animals were/ and will/ always die when their life force runs out.)
Many animals provide a useful service....  We may have areas set aside as animal sanctuaries where animals roam free but do not harm humans when they see them. .... or animals may only catch other animals and not touch humans.......Before the flood, the fear of man was not in animals.... Jehovah put it there after the flood.  Genesis 9:2 " 2 The fear and dread of you will fall on all the beasts of the earth, and on all the birds in the sky, on every creature that moves along the ground, and on all the fish in the sea; "  This was the time when Jehovah gave them permission to eat animal flesh... so animals would fear for their lives as they knew they would be hunted.
As 1Cor 13 says : 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears.  We cannot really understand these things now.
All I do know is that some of these paleontologists are not very smart - one can see they have not lived with animals because they do not seem to have observed anything. Take the T-Rex... it's eyes are on the side of its head.  Plant eaters usually have their eyes on the side of their head.  Predators on the other hand have their eyes looking forward so they can focus on the prey.
I also have seen that most predatory animals are taught by their parents how to hunt.... the perfect killer skill is not natural.  There are only a few species which are natural born killers.
Plant eaters tend to herd in numbers....... and they have found groups of footprints (T-rex) in North and south America.....  The large teeth are no surprise...... think how large the plants were during the time when the earth was a green house (when the earth still had its canopy)....
So all things are speculative - I guess we will have to wait and see.

Pursuing Kindness in a Hostile World 
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“The desirable thing in earthling man is his loving-kindness.”—PROVERBS 19:22
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Our lives are affected adversely when others treat us in an unkind manner. The unkindness could be expressed by spiteful neighbors, unfriendly strangers, even friends and family members who may, at times, act thoughtlessly. The pressure of having contact with people who are rude and who shout and curse at one another often causes much dismay. Such lack of kindness by others could make us feel hostile ourselves, and we may consider returning unkindness for unkindness. That may even lead to spiritual or physical health problems.—Romans 12:17
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Stressful world conditions may also make it difficult for us to show kindness. For example, mankind in general feels stress because of threats and acts of terrorism, as well as the possible use of biological or nuclear weapons by various national groups. In addition, millions of people are impoverished, existing with minimal food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. Pursuing kindness becomes a challenge when the situation seems hopeless.—Ecclesiastes 7:7
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Kindness Within the FamilyTo have Jehovah’s blessing and direction, the fruitage of the spirit is vital and needs to be fully cultivated. (Ephesians 4:32) Let us focus on the particular need for family members to express kindness to one another. In day-to-day dealings, a husband and wife should manifest a kind and caring spirit between themselves and with their children. (Ephesians 5:28-33; 6:1, 2) 
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Such kindness needs to be evident in the way members of the family speak to one another, children honoring and respecting their parents and parents treating their children appropriately. Be quick to commend, slow to condemn.
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Kindness is positive and makes us want to do good to others. Thus, we seek to be useful, considerate, and helpful in an agreeable manner with other family members. It takes both individual and collective effort to show the type of kindness that speaks well of a family. As a result, not only will they have God’s blessing but, in the congregation and in the community, they will honor the God of kindness, Jehovah.—1 Peter 2:12
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004284?q=kindness+in+a+hostile+world&p=par

I think something else that would go well along with pursuing kindness, is that, we end up with a clean, and clear conscience.  
''As tough as it was, or is, we did the right thing.''    We have done the will of Jehovah. 

Thanks for the reminder! 

@Annie Abbott I had it in my archives. It's Truth! ???

Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ~
She usually arrives on Sunday, and often comes quite late.
Is she baptized or inactive? 
That’s the question for debate.
Few folks try to know her; some wonder and just stare.
No one tries to dig down deep, to see who’s really there. 
In her purse is a funeral program, that is ragged ’round the ears.
It is yellow and all wrinkled; been soaked with many tears.
She's looked at it many times, and knows the resurrection hope. 
But she still mourns her daughter; sometimes she just can't cope. 
Many people wonder, but no one ever makes a call.
She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
Her uncle used to rape her, when she was just a child.
Her mother did not believe her, and said she was just wild.
Jehovah blessed her … and now she has the Truth. 
But she still lives with all the scars, of a stolen youth.
They say she's mean and moody, so no one bothers her to call. 
She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in the Kingdom Hall. 
She comes to all the meetings, service, even mingles with the friends. 
But once she goes back home, the heartache soon begins.
She grew up in the Truth, and served Jehovah faithful all her life. 
And all she ever wanted, was to be a Christian wife. 
Now she's past the bloom of youth, and her dreams have not come true. 
She's worried, frustrated, tempted; and scared what she might do. 
You probably think she's strong, and she doesn't need a call. 
But she's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
When we search from door to door, to bring just one sheep in,
Don't forget about the ones who are already in the pen. 
These are all true stories, of people at the Hall. 
So take some time, look closely--and see who needs a call. 
We remember the youth, the sick, single parents and the old,
But can we also try add. the others in our fold? 
Remember that Jehovah, doesn't want anyone to fall.
So keep in mind, there just might be – some lost sheep inside your Hall.
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@Arauna The "Joys of Jehovah " give us hope and courage to keep going! Soon we will grow YOUNG AGAIN! That is what He's promised! True JOY! Thank you for sharing  your thoughts and hope! 
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When I wake up in the morning i thank Jehovah that i am still around. So any ache is immaterial compared to the alternative!
 

When I wake up in the morning i thank Jehovah that i am still around. So any ache is immaterial compared to the alternative!
 

Thanks for the reminder! 

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Irony - money talks.   Morals/ethics/sanctions/consistency go out the door when BIG money is involved,,,,,,,,,,

@SHARON LEE MOYER Jehovah knows we are dust. We must petition Him in our hearts. He has Loyal Love for us as long as we Love Him! Love beyond what we can imagine. We are more than a speck of dust. Should we be so grateful for His undeserved kindness! 
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the one Person no one should anger.....but unfortunately, we all have. 

South Africa (in summer) has thunderous, short and heavy storms of about 15 minutes and then it suddenly clears up and the sun shines so bright on the moisture in the sky that there is usually a  beautiful rainbow. One of my fondest memories of the country of my youth,

South Africa (in summer) has thunderous, short and heavy storms of about 15 minutes and then it suddenly clears up and the sun shines so bright on the moisture in the sky that there is usually a  beautiful rainbow. One of my fondest memories of the country of my youth,

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The world is changing all the time and so are the movements.  I see two movements - a militant far-left and a militant far-right (polarization of nations by the propaganda of Satan Rev 16 -14-16).  Both sides have fascistic elements and a middle of the road "common sense" approach has disappeared.
The far left has cultural socialism as its goal. The idea that all religions and sexes are equal (even the deviant ones) and one should regard everything and everyone as equal (part of multi-culturalism).  There is no right and wrong and there is a strong humanist/humanitarian ideology.  It is also part of the idea that there should only be one equal human society on earth based on humanism/humanitarianism.  (I now suspect that parts of this movement has been high-jacked by the anti-islamophobia movement.  For example, Linda Sasour (muslim- feminine activist) is leading feminist rallies. (Women do not have equality in islam).  Many black power movements have also been infiltrated by islam. The racism of the far-right has been insufferable and has been justifying the perpetration of acts of racial injustice and killings. But these violent acts have been providing fuel for the far-left movement, giving additional momentum when the muslim undercurrent incites riots and resistance for human rights. 
These justified causes unfortunately serve the purpose of an ulterior agenda. Islam is using this far-left movement for its own goal of gaining control of Western society and promoting islam - which has one society under islam as its goal. We already see many school campuses giving the Islamic "culture" preferential treatment by providing education regarding this culture (and young children recite the Islamic Shahadahs- which makes them a Muslim when recited in front of  witnesses), while all other religions are not allowed on campus or do not receive special treatment.  Universities have been taken over by this far-left anti-islamophobia movement.  All this "equality" sounds very great until one looks at the building blocks it is made of  - it is very deceiving. 
Only the future government under Jehovah god can bring true equality, equity and justice because it will not be based on any man-made philosophies or an imperialistic religion but on the willing adherence of believers to the principles/laws provided by Jehovah: true self-sacrificing love of every fellow human from the heart and a collective responsibility for each other and also the earth and its creatures.
To the militant right we see the militant neo-Nazi movements, the neo populists, and alt-right alliance and anti-multi-culturalism. Included in this is a Christian movement (in USA) which  believes that taking up arms is OK for a Christian. ... or manipulating the system to get their Christian goals enshrined in law. ( I read an interesting report today which confirmed my suspicion that Trump won the election because he was the only one addressing the problem of Islamic infiltration. There has been a great undercurrent of fear of islam driving many far-right movements). Europe too has an anti-multiculturalism movement in many countries because of the threat of loss of national identity and culture. There is a rise of nationalism to try to save the status quo of decades ago. Governments have been making too many concessions to the Muslim agenda because of the sheer pressure of Islam and the growing Muslim population. Governments also need Muslim votes.  In England we already have more than 10 city mayors from the Islamic faith and there are many cities in Europe where the police dare not go in.  These areas have Islamic courts dispensing Sharia law. Voters of the far-right are afraid of losing their independence.  They are frightened of Sharia and its values
To sum up: The iron-like governments cannot control and hold back the power of the clay (Daniel 2) -  the combined humanism ideologies fuelled by a one world-wide government agenda which is also (to some measure) espoused by the EU and the UN - for different reasons.
How far Jehovah will allow this to go on - only he knows.   Soon the governments will tire of religions which are running their own agendas (riding the beast) and turn against their bedfellows by taking back all authority.   Many countries already have laws in place by which they can hold any person indefinitely in prison without the right of access to a lawyer.
Will we see an ISIS movement in Europe or Canada?  We do not know.... only god knows.   All I can see is a buildup of religious undercurrents and tensions all over the earth which will lead to the eventual annihilation of the control by false religion.  In Asian cultures the same thing is happening.  Japan is going back to emperor worship - teaching it in schools again.  Militant Buddists are killing Muslims in Myanmar.  In India the Hindu faith has been declared the religion of the far-right government and we know that the official religion of Russia is the old bedfellow of communism - the Russian orthodox church - which is behind the persecution of all other faiths with a special hatred for Jehovah's Witnesses.
 
 
 
 
 
 

The world is changing all the time and so are the movements.  I see two movements - a militant far-left and a militant far-right (polarization of nations by the propaganda of Satan Rev 16 -14-16).  Both sides have fascistic elements and a middle of the road "common sense" approach has disappeared.
The far left has cultural socialism as its goal. The idea that all religions and sexes are equal (even the deviant ones) and one should regard everything and everyone as equal (part of multi-culturalism).  There is no right and wrong and there is a strong humanist/humanitarian ideology.  It is also part of the idea that there should only be one equal human society on earth based on humanism/humanitarianism.  (I now suspect that parts of this movement has been high-jacked by the anti-islamophobia movement.  For example, Linda Sasour (muslim- feminine activist) is leading feminist rallies. (Women do not have equality in islam).  Many black power movements have also been infiltrated by islam. The racism of the far-right has been insufferable and has been justifying the perpetration of acts of racial injustice and killings. But these violent acts have been providing fuel for the far-left movement, giving additional momentum when the muslim undercurrent incites riots and resistance for human rights. 
These justified causes unfortunately serve the purpose of an ulterior agenda. Islam is using this far-left movement for its own goal of gaining control of Western society and promoting islam - which has one society under islam as its goal. We already see many school campuses giving the Islamic "culture" preferential treatment by providing education regarding this culture (and young children recite the Islamic Shahadahs- which makes them a Muslim when recited in front of  witnesses), while all other religions are not allowed on campus or do not receive special treatment.  Universities have been taken over by this far-left anti-islamophobia movement.  All this "equality" sounds very great until one looks at the building blocks it is made of  - it is very deceiving. 
Only the future government under Jehovah god can bring true equality, equity and justice because it will not be based on any man-made philosophies or an imperialistic religion but on the willing adherence of believers to the principles/laws provided by Jehovah: true self-sacrificing love of every fellow human from the heart and a collective responsibility for each other and also the earth and its creatures.
To the militant right we see the militant neo-Nazi movements, the neo populists, and alt-right alliance and anti-multi-culturalism. Included in this is a Christian movement (in USA) which  believes that taking up arms is OK for a Christian. ... or manipulating the system to get their Christian goals enshrined in law. ( I read an interesting report today which confirmed my suspicion that Trump won the election because he was the only one addressing the problem of Islamic infiltration. There has been a great undercurrent of fear of islam driving many far-right movements). Europe too has an anti-multiculturalism movement in many countries because of the threat of loss of national identity and culture. There is a rise of nationalism to try to save the status quo of decades ago. Governments have been making too many concessions to the Muslim agenda because of the sheer pressure of Islam and the growing Muslim population. Governments also need Muslim votes.  In England we already have more than 10 city mayors from the Islamic faith and there are many cities in Europe where the police dare not go in.  These areas have Islamic courts dispensing Sharia law. Voters of the far-right are afraid of losing their independence.  They are frightened of Sharia and its values
To sum up: The iron-like governments cannot control and hold back the power of the clay (Daniel 2) -  the combined humanism ideologies fuelled by a one world-wide government agenda which is also (to some measure) espoused by the EU and the UN - for different reasons.
How far Jehovah will allow this to go on - only he knows.   Soon the governments will tire of religions which are running their own agendas (riding the beast) and turn against their bedfellows by taking back all authority.   Many countries already have laws in place by which they can hold any person indefinitely in prison without the right of access to a lawyer.
Will we see an ISIS movement in Europe or Canada?  We do not know.... only god knows.   All I can see is a buildup of religious undercurrents and tensions all over the earth which will lead to the eventual annihilation of the control by false religion.  In Asian cultures the same thing is happening.  Japan is going back to emperor worship - teaching it in schools again.  Militant Buddists are killing Muslims in Myanmar.  In India the Hindu faith has been declared the religion of the far-right government and we know that the official religion of Russia is the old bedfellow of communism - the Russian orthodox church - which is behind the persecution of all other faiths with a special hatred for Jehovah's Witnesses.