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    Witness got a reaction from Foreigner in SIX SCREENS OF THE WATCHTOWER   
    SM – my point is, I don’t really care what the Watchtower may or may not have “bunkered” away.  The bigger evil is played out in the “heavenly” realm and affects the motivation of its leaders. Yet, anything is possible by an organization that practices spiritual deceit and lacks integrity toward upholding God’s Word. Eph 6:12
    The Watchtower is not in the dark concerning where the trust money comes from, but the rank and file have been for years.  I suppose if there was a brothel listed among the companies you may take a different view of this trust money coming into the hands of the Watchtower?  You are on the other side of the Watchtower fence.  Although you have nicely explained how the trust funds develop and are used, the truth is, the money has been accrued and used by the very organization that teaches its members to be “no part of the world”.  The money the Watchtower open-handedly accepts with no questions comes from companies that its members would be disfellowshipped for working for.  In fact, they may not be approved for baptism if working for a military company, when readying themselves to join the organization. 
    It is hypocrisy and deceit, a fact kept until recently, from the rank and file who have believed it is only through their donations that Watchtower’s building projects are funded, as well as a preaching work that is taught as leading people out of the world and into a spiritual paradise.    
    Thank you for listing the companies. This scripture has a startling deeper meaning to me when applying it to the leaders of the Watchtower...
    “Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.  And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.  Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours.”  Luke 4:5-7
     
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in SIX SCREENS OF THE WATCHTOWER   
    It appears that you may feel it is impossible for an anointed woman to bear “fine fruit”. (Matt 7:17)
    Is it because she’s a woman?  (Gal 3:28) 
    Or, because she doesnÂ’t live in a superb compound named in Warwick? (Luke 9:58; Jer 22:13-17)
    Or, that she does not share a place at the expansive conference table in Warwick’s “boardroom” with eight men? ( Dan 11:27)
    Or, her preaching work is not “organized” by men, but by God? Zech 4:6,11-14;  Rev 11:1-3
    Is it because she doesnÂ’t have, at her beckon call, an army of elders to disperse all of the food she produces? (Matt 24:48-51)
    During Ezekiel’s time, the number of those “sighing and crying” over the detestable things happening in Jerusalem, were among the minority.  It is no different within spiritual “Jerusalem” today.  If any are obedient to Christ’s words in Matt 7:15-20, and search out the “fine fruit”, which is provided in the humble example found in the recorded Sound Cloud above,  (Matt 23:12) Christ offers healing with “living waters” of Truth through the servant he chooses. John 7:37,38 
    "But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life." John 4:14
    “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.”  John 13:20 (Mal 4:5,6)
     
    I am breaking down Matt 7:15-20 using the NWT Study Edition with its remarks:
    15 “Be on the watch for the false prophets
     (q:  Mt 24:11; 2Pe 2:1; 1 Jo 4:1 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mt+24%3A11%3B+2Pe+2%3A1%3B+1Jo+4%3A1&version=NKJV)
     
    who come to you in sheepÂ’s covering,
    in sheep’s covering: Or “in sheep’s clothing,” that is, disguised in figurative garments and exhibiting sheeplike qualities in order to give the impression of being a harmless member of God’s “flock” of worshippers.
    (Do you see where the false prophets are found?  They are members of God’s “flock”, found among the anointed “trees” and their companions. )
    (r: Luke 6:26  - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A26&version=NKJV)
    but inside they are ravenous wolves.
    ravenous wolves: A metaphor describing those who are extremely covetous and who exploit others for personal gain.
    (Not only are the false prophets wearing sheep’s clothing, and part of God’s “flock”, they must be found in the position of power to successfully “exploit” others with their scheme, and to satiate their covetous desires.   Would an “apostate” female  who has left the Watchtower have the ability to exploit JWs for personal gain?  No, but the governing body has that ability, and they have been quite successful doing so.)
    (s:  Acts 20:29,30  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+20%3A29%2C30\&version=NKJV)
     
    16  By their fruits you will recognize them.
    fruits: Here used figuratively of peopleÂ’s works, their words, or the results of what they do and say.
    Never do people gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles, do they?
    (t:  Parallel account  Luke 6:44  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A44&version=NKJV)
    17  Likewise, every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit.
    (u :  Matt 12:33 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+12%3A33&version=NKJV
    18  A good tree cannot bear worthless fruit, nor can a rotten tree produce fine fruit.
    (v :  Luke 6:43 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A43&version=NKJV)
    19  Every tree not producing fine fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
    (w:   Mt 3:10; Lu 13:6; Lu 13:9 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mt+3%3A10%3B+Lu+13%3A6%3B+Lu+13%3A9&version=NKJV)  
    20  Really, then, by their fruits you will recognize those men.
    (x:  Matt 12:33 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+12%3A33&version=NKJV
    Convenient!  The NWT calls these false prophets, men!  Sometimes, Satan reveals more of his plan that we realize.  
    TREES:  God’s anointed ones Ps 1:1-6;Zech 4:11-14; Rev 11:4; 22:2
    FRUIT:  What comes out of their mouth – their teachings,  which determines whether they are “weeds” (thorns and thistles)…
    …or fine trees producing fine fruit.  This sort of fruit, “lasts”.  John 15:16
    Jesus’ words warn us of both possibilities. Those that bear rotten fruit that falls from these trees, are the “wolves in sheep’s clothing” – found among the worshipers. 
    Sadly, the rotten fruit is accepted and savored, by the majority. Jer 5:31; 23:16 To his own people, concerning the time of the end, Jesus said, “Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.”  Matt 24:11
    “There were indeed false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. (among God’s people) They will bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, and will bring swift destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their depraved ways, and the way of truth will be maligned because of them. 3 They will exploit you in their greed with made-up stories. Their condemnation, pronounced long ago, is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep.” 2 Pet 2:1-3
    Notice, false prophets (not Inspired by God’s Holy Spirit and admitted by the GB)  breathing a demonic spirit, as all false prophets do (Rev 16:13,14) and who serve up their version of “truth”, (2 Thess 2:9-12) deny the Master – JESUS – who bought them.  Does the GB deny their Master, Christ?  Yes, in at least two detectable ways.  “Living water” is another term for teachings. Just as the rotten “fruit” by the Watchtower cannot sustain life, neither can any water issuing from the same source .  For those who remain in Christ, they also become the source of fine fruit and living water.  John 15:4,5,16
    If the GB fully accepted Christ as their Head, do you believe they would expect their fellow anointed bodily “members” to obey THEM as is the case in the organization?  Of course not.  All anointed would recognize their one true Master and obey only Christ, working side by side in love, and giving honor due the other member.  Yet, this is such a foreign concept under a wicked slave.  Matt 24:48-51; John 15:10
    Reason on this. Would Jesus call Watchtower’s “new light” teachings, fine fruit that lasts/ endures?  If a shifty false prophet would discard his own fruit and replace it with a new “rotten” crop of made-up stories, what do you think Jesus would do with it, and the tree it comes from?
    “Every tree not producing fine fruit is cut down and thrown in the fire”  Matt 7:19
    A false prophet harbors unseen wicked desires, well hidden behind sheep’s clothing and mannerisms. The Beast from the Earth of Rev 13:11 is a lineage of false prophets , who uses a disguised “army”, a false priesthood, to come against the anointed ones…and YOU, with deceptive made-up stories labeled “truth”, yet it is “poisoned” water. Prov 10:11; 2 Thess 2:9-12; Rev 8:10,11; 9:1-6
    JWs, please don’t be deceived.  It is truly not a laughing matter.  God has always sent his messengers to expose the sins of His people, while also providing the way to gain back His favor. Amos 3:7; Matt 23:34; Rev 18:4-8; 3:18  At this time of the end, the greatest deception to come against God’s anointed people isn’t “Christendom” or the political field, but the Watchtower Harlot/false prophet and Wild Beast she directs. 
     
     
     
     





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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in Has anyone ever been disfellowshipped AFTER they died for taking an unapproved fraction blood transfusion ?   
    If I am overstepping my comprehension of your words, correct me.  I am having trouble pinpointing your understanding of Rom 6:23 and 6:7
    Rom.8:2 reads; "And because you belong to Christ, the power of the life-giving spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death."
    Losing one’s physical life, whether anointed or not does not acquit us of our sins.  Jesus’ death abolishes our sins, but only if we submit to his “life-giving spirit”. 
    It is true that anointed ones must present their bodies as a “living sacrifice of praise”, leaving everything to follow Christ, even one’s physical life; and becoming one with Christ through the anointing is the "valid prospect" of eternal life.  Yet, to God and Christ, all of us are determined as “dead” or “alive”, according to our actions in this life. 
    “When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom.  But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life. 
    23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Rom 6:20-23
    It isn’t often that the rest of verse 23 is associated with…”the wages of sin is death”…in the Watchtower. This death means no longer having the possibility of living, ever.   
    “Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins.  You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.”  Eph 2:1,2
    "For the living know that they will die, (lose their physical life)
       but the dead know nothing;
    they have no further reward,
        and even their name is forgotten.
      Their love, their hate
        and their jealousy have long since vanished;
    never again will they have a part
        in anything that happens under the sun."  Eccl 9:5,6
    The spiritually “dead” will not be resurrected to eternal life. 
    “But now, as to whether the dead (all who have lost their physical life) will be raised—haven’t you ever read about this in the writings of Moses, in the story of the burning bush? Long after Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had died, God said to Moses,[e] ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’[f] 27 So he is the God of the living, not the dead (unrepentant sinners). You have made a serious error.”  Mark 12:26-27
     
     
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    Witness got a reaction from SuziQ1513 in SIX SCREENS OF THE WATCHTOWER   
    A new radio program entitled, "Healing River" (Rev 22:1,2)  begins today at 1:00 EST with each broadcast stored at SoundCloud.  
    "There is much healing needed after one is spiritually abused by the WT Beast and its' false prophet. Let us pray that as many as possible derive benefit from God's truths, as the program explores the scriptures, and how they can provide us the guidance and healing we now need, today.
    To tie into the program, the number to call is; (712) 432-8710. The pin # is 9925.
    Sunday, at 1pm. 
    The program will run on the second Sunday of each month, at 1 pm."
    Pearl Doxsey
     
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    Witness got a reaction from Judith Sweeney in JESUS, MICHAEL, AND THE CHIEF PRINCES   
    Pearl Doxsey, July 2, 2018:
    Many refute that Michael the archangel is an identity of Jesus Christ, in his capacity as protector of the saints (Dan.12:1;John17:12; 6:39; 18:9; Rev.19:12) and defender of God's supremacy in the face of global idolatry (Rev.13:8,4) 
    (The name "Michael" means, "Who is like God?").
    Those who refute that role of the resurrected Jesus Christ, point to the fact that Jesus could not be a mere angel, even if being, an arch - angel. 
    Those who make such an assertion, apparently do not know the meaning of the Greek word, angelos. It simply means "messenger" (John12:49; 7:16). 
    The Greek meaning of "arch", is defined as the original prototype, with no equal. To be the "archangel", is to be supreme among God's messengers. 
    When Armageddon arrives, Jesus takes on an identity of a warrior (Rev.19:11,14; 17:14; 12:7) (Rev.3:12; Jer.31:33; Heb.10:16;Ex.34:14; Deut.11:18; Rev.7:3; 13:7,8,16,4). The name "Michael" ("Who is like God?"), perfectly describes his battle tactic and purpose, and indicates the target of his warfare that needs to be neutralized by the strategy reflected in that victorious name (Isa.40:25,18; 46:5) (Rev.13:14).

    Others may refute this named role of Jesus, based upon Michael being called "the great prince" (Dan.12:1) and "one of the chief princes" (Dan.10:12-14). Those are the topics that the link below, addresses.
    The article on the chief princes was broken down into three parts/questions. Previously, only part one was finished. This post serves as notice, that part two is now ready.
    June 6, 2015:
    QUESTION:

    "does the Bible shed light on how many Chief Princes are there and who they are as stated in Daniel 10:13 Michael, one of the chief princes"

    MY REPLY:

    Yes, the Bible sheds light on how many Chief Princes there are,
    who these chief princes are, and who all the princes are, among whom there are chief princes.
    Accordingly, I will answer your question in three parts.
    1. Who are all the "princes"?
    2. Who are the "chief princes" among all these princes?
    3. Who is The "Great Prince" ("arch-angel") mentioned at Dan.12:1?
        (Jude1:9; Dan.10:21; 8:25; Acts 3:15)
        (Jude1:9; Job 1:8-11; Zech.3:1-2; Rev.12:10 --
                      "Moses" -Deut.18:15,18; Heb.3:5; Matt.16:28; 17:1-3,5; 2Pet.1:18; Rev.14:1)
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    1. Who are the Bible's princes?

    I will limit my reply to the princes of God's covenant woman, and not include the princes of Satan's covenant of death
    (Eph.2:2; Isa.31:9; Eze.21:25; 22:27; 38:3; Dan.9:26; 10:20; Zeph.3:3; Rev.18:23; 9:7).

    The princes under the Great "guardian" Prince/Rescuer, (Dan.12:1; Isa.49:24-25; Matt.12:29; Rev.20:1-2; Luke10:19), who is Christ,
         (Isa.9:6; Dan.9:25; 12:1; John17:12; 6:39; 10:28; Matt.28:20),
    are the kings under the great king (Rev.19:16; 1:5; 3:21; 5:9,10; Eph.2:6; 1:22; Col.1:13).

    They are also considered by God, Christ's sons, because by means of Christ, they receive spirit life (John10:10; 20:22; 6:63; 5:21;17:2; Rom.8:9,10,11,13; 1John4:9,13; 5:11-12; 2:25; John3:6,15,36; 6:47,48,51,57,63; 10:28; Heb.5:9). "But", you may protest, "don't we all become 'sons of God'?". Yes. But there is more to it.---

    Within the Bible, forefathers are multiple. This tradition is a cultural difference from most modern day societies. 
    Please let me explain...
    Within the Bible, living faithful can have more than one father... both God and Christ (Isa.9:6).  Christ received his life from God first, before he can pass that incorruptible seed to those after him (1Pet.1:23; Luke8:11; John12:49; 6:63; James1:21).
    "Grandfather" is not in the Bible's language. This is why Abraham, David, Jacob, etc., are considered "fathers" of many subsequent generations. 
    All the generations of their descendants, have all of these as "fathers"
    (Zech.1:2,4-6; Acts3:13; 7:19; John8:39; Ex.3:6; Luke1:32; Matt.1:1), regardless of how many generations may come and go in between.

    Accordingly, we should not limit the spiritual lineage of those born of spirit, to either God or Christ as "father". Such ones are "sons" of both. Yet some are born of God's spirit directly (Rom.8:16; Heb.2:11), and others, through Christ and his bride (1Cor.15:45; Gal.4:26; Rev.22:17). 
    You may have noticed that within the scriptures, our spiritual fathers are the ones whom we imitate (John8:39,44; Eph.5:1;1Pet.1:16; Matt.5:44,45,48).  We can therefore, also be sons of Christ (1Pet.2:21) and of the sealed faithful (1Cor.11:1;4:15,14,16,17; 1John2:13,14; Philemon 1:10; Luke1:17; Phil.2:22; 3:17; 1Thess.2:11; 1:6) (Mal.4:5-6). 


    Hopefully, all these previous scriptures have helped to establish within your understanding, that whoever we imitate and do the will of, becomes our spiritual father (Eph.5:1; Matt.12:50; 7:21; 1John2:17; Rom.8:14) -- (Eph.2:2; John8:44). 
    If you do grasp that imitating Christ (1Cor.11:1; 1Pet.2:21) can make us his son, it will then be easier to grasp who the "princes" are. 

    First, lets look at Ps.45:16, which speaks of the dominion of Christ.

    "In place of your fathers will be your sons;
    You shall make them princes in all the earth."

    In place of Christ's kingly forefathers (Luke1:32; Isa.9:7; Matt.12:42), will come his spiritual sons (Heb.2:1-9,14,13,16; Isa.8:18;John10:28,29; 6:37-39; 17:2; 1Pet.1:5; Matt.18:3; 19:14), with whom he shares his kingdom (Ps.132:12; 110:2; Rev.3:21; 14:1;Jer.17:25; Eze.37:25; 34:24) (Heb.2:5,16; Rom.4:13; Gal.3:29; Gen.28:13,14; 13:14,15).
    They become co-kings (2Tim.2:12; Rev.5:9,10; 20:6) and co-princes (Isa.10:8; 9:6; Acts3:15; 5:31; Isa.32:1,2).
    As heirs of the earth, these will heal creation (Rom.8:19; Rev.22:1,2; 21:2-5; Jer.17:7,8; Matt.7:20; Eze.36:8), and also provide a "fatherly" example, that leads to life (1Cor.4:15-17; Phil.3:17; 4:9; 2Thess.3:9; 1Thess.1:6; 2Tim.3:14,15; Heb.13:7; 1Pet.5:3).
    From the foregoing reply to the first question...
    "Who are all the princes?";
    I hope you now perceive, that all those redeemed from death by Christ (Rev.5:9,10; 1Cor.15:54-55; Acts20:28) which "church" is the chosen saints of God's household (1Tim.3:15; 1Cor.14:33; 1Pet.2:10,9), are given fatherly life by Christ's blood...
           (through the new mother covenant of promise/sealed Bride
               -Gal.4:26,24; Matt.26:28; Rom.9:8; Rev.12:2; Gal.4:19; Eph.4:13; 1Thess.2:7; 3John1:4) 
    ...These are his "sons", referred to as "princes" at Psalm 45:16.
    As such, they become "heirs of the earth" 
    (Rom.4:13; Gal.3:29; Heb.2:5,16; Matt.5:5; Psalm.37:11,22,29)
    and are, 
    "all the princes".

    2. Who are the "chief princes" among all these princes?

    Based upon the facts established above, we can re-word this question as, "Who are the "chief saints/sons of God" among all the saints/anointed chosen and holy ones?". Does such a position, exist? Please consider:
    Luke 12:42; John 21:17
    Although all members of the "one body" bride of Christ (Eph.5:31-32; 1Cor.6:17) are needed by all other members (1Cor.12:21,25;4:7); each has their own assignment (1Cor.12:14,4-7,18,11,20; Eph.4:8,11-12). 
    Some are given more responsibility (Luke 12:42; Mark 13:34; Matt.25:14-15; James 3:1; 1Cor.12:24,26; Luke 14:8,10-11), as "chief princes". How does the Bible describe the position held by those appointed as such?
    One of the symbols used to describe the body of Christ, is as God's Temple (Rom.12:5; 1Cor.3:16; 1Pet.2:5,9-10; Col.1:13).
    Jesus, is described as the cornerstone of that Temple (1Pet.2:6-8; Matt.7:24-25). If we build our faith upon the teachings of that cornerstone, we will not be put to shame but all we teach, will be proven true (Rom.10:11; 3:4; John7:16-18). Can you perceive how the symbolic "chief" cornerstone of our faith (remember, "chief princes"?), is the first symbolic foundation to our worship in spirit and truth? 
    If so, then we are starting to build the Temple of God, within your perception. If the "chief cornerstone" is the "great prince"/"chief prince" (Dan.12:1)... What about the other "chief princes" (Dan.10:13)? Does the Bible describe the rest of God's symbolic Temple, as having other foundation stones, upon which our faith needs to be chiefly built upon?
    Please consider Eph.2:20-22; 3:5; Rev.21:14; 1:20; Dan.12:3-4; Phil.2:15; 2Cor.11:4; Gal.1:8-9; Luke12:42; 1Pet.5:2;Heb.13:17; 1Cor.4:15)
    1Cor.12:28 and Eph.2:20, clarify the arrangement of authority ("chiefs") within the congregation, appointed by God and Christ. The apostles are our foundation stones, along with Jesus the cornerstone, of the truth. 
    ---No one can remain in union with the cornerstone and head of the body, if they leave the teachings of the apostles, whom he appointed as fatherly heads to the 12 tribes of spiritual Israel (Matt.3:9; Gal.3:29,26; Rom.2:28-29; Rev.7:7; 21:11-12,14). 
    ---No one can remain in union with the unfolding direction of holy spirit, if they leave the declarations and warnings of the genuine and faithful prophets, whose foundation is the right hand of Jesus (Rev.1:20; 22:6; Amos 3:7; 2Pet.1:21; 1Cor.14:32-33;Rev.11:3-5; Jer.23:29; Zech.4:11-14,6; Hosea 6:5; Rev.22:6; Mal.3:1-3; Rev.11:3). Those "stars" provide the light of spirit to each of their assigned "lampstands" (Rev.1:20), which lampstands hold up, and work to make visible (Matt.5:14-15; Eph.2:19;Gal.6:10), the prophet/"star" whom they support (Heb.6:10).
    We have learned that the symbolic foundation to the Temple of God's spirit (1Cor.3:16), is the truth of the apostles and the spirit of the prophets (Eph.2:20; 3:5). They are both necessary if a disciple is to lay a foundation of faith and worship, upon spirit and truth (John4:24). The apostles and prophets who produce spiritual food sourced in the spirit and truth from Christ (John15:4-5,8,16;Rev.22:1-2), are the "chief princes"/foundation stones. They are aligned with the cornerstone, and provide a basis upon which the living stones of the Temple of God, rest.

    3. Who is The "Great Prince" ("arch-angel") mentioned at Dan.12:1?
    Dan.12:1 reads; “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered."

    [Before I go into Part 3: The Great Prince; I would like to offer additional information on other points made by Dan.12:1. 
    First, the unprecedented "time of distress". Here is a link to start off the information about the Great Tribulation (Matt.24:21)

    Second, the Book of the Lamb, within which the names of the delivered, are written (Rev.13:8; 21:27; 3:5; 17:8; 20:15,12)

    (TO BE CONTINUED)
    Pearl Doxsey – “WHO ARE THE CHIEF PRINCES?”
    4womaninthewilderness
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    Witness got a reaction from BillyTheKid46 in SIX SCREENS OF THE WATCHTOWER   
    A new radio program entitled, "Healing River" (Rev 22:1,2)  begins today at 1:00 EST with each broadcast stored at SoundCloud.  
    "There is much healing needed after one is spiritually abused by the WT Beast and its' false prophet. Let us pray that as many as possible derive benefit from God's truths, as the program explores the scriptures, and how they can provide us the guidance and healing we now need, today.
    To tie into the program, the number to call is; (712) 432-8710. The pin # is 9925.
    Sunday, at 1pm. 
    The program will run on the second Sunday of each month, at 1 pm."
    Pearl Doxsey
     
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    Witness got a reaction from AllenSmith in Stephen Lett is a Liar   
    Although the last post was made in March, M.Stephen Lett, a "Public Figure",  does use a social platform doesn’t he, even though the Watchtower magazine made it clear the GB do not utilize social platforms.  Interesting that it is still up but not running.  If it was a fake, I believe there would be posts past March. 
      https://www.facebook.com/M-Stephen-Lett-737859476343764/
    As is customary, you lump what is known as “Jehovah’s organization” in with all of the organizations in the world, making some sort of comparison based on the law of the land.  Yet, there is only one earthly organization that claims Isa 2:2-4 has its fulfillment; that is the Watchtower.  Only one, saying it is “spirit-directed” by God. Rev 13:1,11,15
     The “law” of Isa 2:2-4 consists of God’s ordinances. Do you realize this?  I don’t believe so, because when it is convenient, you say things such as, Once again, if you’re going to address the issue? Include ALL!, hiding the obvious into a bigger gene pool.  
    Which is it, Allen, just another organization dealing with child abuse, or is it God’s organization?
    Truthfully, it is the former, since the true “organization” is the anointed Body of Christ, God’s Temple, with “living stones” arranged as God chooses. Isa 43:10; 1 Pet 2:5,9;1 Cor 12:18,27 Christ spoke about this, do you remember?  John 2:20,21; 4:23,24  Following the laws of the land are scripturally necessary; following God’s laws are a demand that He requires of his anointed priesthood. Mal 2:7; Heb 8:10 We have instances where the Watchtower prefers breaking not only the laws of the land; but consistently, breaking God’s laws in Christ. 
     “And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.”  Dan 7:25  
    This concerns God's time and laws, not man's.
    JWs have been led to believe they are “safe” in the organization, no matter what sins the Wt. commits.  “Wait on Jehovah”, it is called.  When an individual sins, the story changes and that person is disfellowshipped.  Is God hypocritical, or men? Have JWs demeaned the Almighty God to the point that they believe He sways easily when it comes to the care of His sheep and the adherence to His decrees?  Jer 7:5-11; Dan 9:9-11  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jer+7%3A5-11%3B+Dan+9%3A9-11&version=NKJV
    The “mountain-like organization”/idol, and spiritual “Israel”/anointed ones and companions, are receiving breaking news.  The GB will be ousted and not long after, the organization will fall.
    Matt 10:23; John 16:13;Matt 13:37-42; 17:11; Zech 4:11-14;Rev 11:1-3; Hos 10:8; Luke 23:30; Rev 6:16; 8:8;17:15-18 (the “anointed” of Rev 11:1-3; Zech 4:11-14 are the “angels” that Christ “sends” to the Temple/priesthood, declaring the need to repent Rev 2:20; 3:18)  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+10%3A23%3B+John+16%3A13%3BMatt+13%3A37-42%3B+17%3A11%3B+Zech+4%3A11-14%3BRev+11%3A1-3%3B+Hos+10%3A8%3B+Luke+23%3A30%3B+Rev+6%3A16%3B+8%3A8%3B17%3A15-18+&version=WEB
    What better way is there, to reach thousands of spiritual “Israel” and JWs, than through social media? 
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/restorationofjacob/?ref=bookmarks
    Please, defend God and His righteousness in Christ – not a façade that pretends righteousness.
    Go into the rocks, hide in the ground
        from the fearful presence of the Lord
        and the splendor of his majesty!
    11 The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled
        and human pride brought low; (1Cor.10:12; 3:18)
        the Lord alone will be exalted in that day… NOT A “MOUNTAIN-LIKE ORGANIZATION!
     9 So people will be brought low
        and everyone humbled—
        do not forgive them."  (Luke14:11)
    17 The arrogance of man will be brought low
        and human pride humbled;                         
        the Lord alone will be exalted in that day,
    18 and the idols will totally disappear. (Rev.13:8)
    19 People will flee to caves in the rocks
        and to holes in the ground (Rev.13:4,3)
        from the fearful presence of the Lord
        and the splendor of his majesty,
        when he rises to shake the earth.
                (Amos9:9; Haggai 2:6,7; Ps.18:7; Isa.13:13;
                 Heb.12:26; Eze.38:19; Rev.11:13; 16:18; Joel3:16)
        Stop trusting in mere humans,
        who have but a breath in their nostrils.
        Why hold them in esteem?"    Isa.2:10,11,9,17,18,19,22
    (From Pearl Doxsey’s article: YHWY’s Genuine Mountain)
     
  8. Haha
    Witness got a reaction from AllenSmith in Stephen Lett is a Liar   
    Did you ask him?  Did you check it out, or are you too afraid to?  If so, how can you be so naive?  The posts are benign, with the comments made by JWs.  You can look them up and see. The same goes for his "friend", Anthony Morris III. There is not one sarcastic note about either page.   For both pages, the activity stopped around March/April., and I am guessing because of the statement made by the organization concerning the GB and social forums.
  9. Haha
    Witness got a reaction from James Thomas Rook Jr. in Stephen Lett is a Liar   
    Did you ask him?  Did you check it out, or are you too afraid to?  If so, how can you be so naive?  The posts are benign, with the comments made by JWs.  You can look them up and see. The same goes for his "friend", Anthony Morris III. There is not one sarcastic note about either page.   For both pages, the activity stopped around March/April., and I am guessing because of the statement made by the organization concerning the GB and social forums.
  10. Haha
    Witness got a reaction from Anna in Stephen Lett is a Liar   
    Did you ask him?  Did you check it out, or are you too afraid to?  If so, how can you be so naive?  The posts are benign, with the comments made by JWs.  You can look them up and see. The same goes for his "friend", Anthony Morris III. There is not one sarcastic note about either page.   For both pages, the activity stopped around March/April., and I am guessing because of the statement made by the organization concerning the GB and social forums.
  11. Haha
    Witness got a reaction from AllenSmith in Stephen Lett is a Liar   
    "She says she was 5 when another Jehovah's Witness raped her.  The religion's leaders call such accounts 'false stories'"
    http://www.philly.com/philly/news/jehovahs-witnesses-child-sex-abuse-stephen-lett-chessa-manion-20180620.html
    "Often times, the terms compulsive liar and pathological liar are used interchangeably. However, in reality, both are different. Although, both have this habit of lying about every small or big thing, yet their motives behind lying are not the same. Nor do they pose the same kind of threat to the people around them.
    Compulsive Liar
    A compulsive liar is a person who will lie, no matter what. It has become a habit with him/her to lie about everything and he/she has no control over it. The thing with people who have compulsive lying disorder is that they lie because they find telling the truth very uncomfortable. So, to avoid themselves from this discomfort, they resort to lying.
    Pathological Liar
    A pathological liar is someone who lies to get his way. They are manipulative, crafty, and usually have a goal in mind when they lie. They have no concern for the feelings of others, even of those people who are close to them.
    Stephen Lett is a very sick man.  He suffers from both. 
    (https://psychologenie.com/pathological-liar-vs-compulsive-liar)
     
     
     
  12. Haha
    Witness got a reaction from AllenSmith in Stephen Lett is a Liar   
    Assuming that it is true that Lett lies…and there are examples.
    What bothers you more, that I stand up to your leaders, exposing them for who they are, or the child abuse coverup?  Do you love your leaders more than righteous acts, which Lett who had the power to perform more than just offering empty words, didn’t do; and followed up with a lie thirteen years later? Ps 5:9
    JWI, your words are gentle, but if this man can be excused for saying or doing the wrong thing, how is it that the anointed “brothers” of his, who approach the elders about such issues – using scripture – and are very sure of their belief, are not excused by it, but reprimanded and face disfellowshipping?  Matt 24:48-51 explains this. 
    He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.”  Luke 21:8
    There is only one translation that I have found for 2 Cor 5:20, that throws in the word “substitute” – not just once, but twice – the NWT.
    “Therefore, we are ambassadors substituting for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us. As substitutes for Christ, we beg: “Become reconciled to God.”
    KJV – “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.”
    Among the anointed ones that I know, none have expected obedience to themselves. The governing body must be obeyed first and foremost over Christ. The scriptures don’t say a “faithful and discreet slave” should be obeyed.  What does that tell you?  They are the false “christs”, the apostates, and even if it does not appear so on the surface, liars. Prov 26:23-25
    Matt 24:24 -  “For there shall arise false Christs, (“one who falsely lays claim to the name and office of the Messiah”)  and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect (chosen).”
    The governing body lineage, are both false “Christs” and false prophets.
    What should be his first love?  Matt 22:37-40
     
     
     
     
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    Witness reacted to Srecko Sostar in Matthew 24:34 "this generation"   
    He asking: "Why all 10 friends of mine looks like they believe in explanations, when to me something seems wrong with this thesis?? Don't YOU think the same?"
     hehehe
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    Witness got a reaction from James Thomas Rook Jr. in Stephen Lett is a Liar   
    Assuming that it is true that Lett lies…and there are examples.
    What bothers you more, that I stand up to your leaders, exposing them for who they are, or the child abuse coverup?  Do you love your leaders more than righteous acts, which Lett who had the power to perform more than just offering empty words, didn’t do; and followed up with a lie thirteen years later? Ps 5:9
    JWI, your words are gentle, but if this man can be excused for saying or doing the wrong thing, how is it that the anointed “brothers” of his, who approach the elders about such issues – using scripture – and are very sure of their belief, are not excused by it, but reprimanded and face disfellowshipping?  Matt 24:48-51 explains this. 
    He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.”  Luke 21:8
    There is only one translation that I have found for 2 Cor 5:20, that throws in the word “substitute” – not just once, but twice – the NWT.
    “Therefore, we are ambassadors substituting for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us. As substitutes for Christ, we beg: “Become reconciled to God.”
    KJV – “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.”
    Among the anointed ones that I know, none have expected obedience to themselves. The governing body must be obeyed first and foremost over Christ. The scriptures don’t say a “faithful and discreet slave” should be obeyed.  What does that tell you?  They are the false “christs”, the apostates, and even if it does not appear so on the surface, liars. Prov 26:23-25
    Matt 24:24 -  “For there shall arise false Christs, (“one who falsely lays claim to the name and office of the Messiah”)  and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect (chosen).”
    The governing body lineage, are both false “Christs” and false prophets.
    What should be his first love?  Matt 22:37-40
     
     
     
     
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in What kind of Cosmetics can you use if you are TWO FACED?   
    "What kind of Cosmetics can you use if you are TWO FACED?"
    Any “Jezebel” would know.   2 Kings 9:30,32,33,35,36; Micah 3:5; Rev 2:20; 13:11; Ezek 23:35,37-41,45,29,30; Rev 17:1,2,6,12,16,17
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in Is it ok to question the authority of the Governing Body?   
    "Is it okay to question the authority of the Governing Body?"
    According to Christ, yes. 
    “Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest. 25 And He said to them, “The kings (leaders of the people…”through the notion of a foundation of power”) of the Gentiles (or, the non anointed elders of the flock of whom by far, are not anointed, or "Gentiles")
    exercise lordship over them, (the authority given to the elders)
    and those who exercise authority over them (over the elders) are called ‘benefactors.’ (GB)
    (a title of honour, conferred on such as had done their country service, and upon princes, equivalent to Soter, Pater Patriae – “Father of his country”)
    26 But not so among you; ( referring to the disciples who became anointed apostles of Christ.  “But not so among”… the anointed Body of Christ.)
    on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. 27 For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves.”
    In those few scriptures, we have the organizational setup – a GB/Benefactor who directs the elder body/”kings”, who rule over the sheep/”Gentiles”.  Where does the faithful and discreet slave come in?  According to Jesus, he isn’t sitting at the table where the GB has seated themselves.  If he has taken that seat, he is comparable to the wicked slave.  Matt 24:48-51  And, since the GB do sit at the table, expecting total obedience of the flock to their elder body, they have placed themselves above Christ. 
    There, is scriptural reason to question, and reject, their authority. 
    “You will be brought before governors and kings (judicial committee) for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; 20 for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
    21 “Now brother will deliver up brother to death (disfellowshipping – a spiritual “death”), and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. 22 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.  Matt 10:18-22
    “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.”   Matt 19:29
     
     
     
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    Witness got a reaction from Foreigner in Another Watchtower "Temple" Progressing Well?   
    Quote:  “WeÂ’ve considered some 300 different locations.  Finally, we found a suitable area near Chelmsford in Essex.  This property is presently known as “TEMPLE Farms”. 
    “As you can see, the Britain Branch relocation project is progressing well.  Just like theocratic construction projects in Bible times, and more recently.  We’re CONFIDENT that Jehovah will continue to bless this project…”
    The JW reads Luke 14:29, but let’s include the scriptures before and after –
    Now as Jesus proceeded on his journey, great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and spoke to them, “If anyone comes to me without ‘hating’ his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be a disciple of mine. The man who will not take up his cross (“figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denial”)   and follow in my footsteps cannot be my disciple.
    28-30 “If any of you wanted to build a tower, wouldn’t he first sit down and work out the cost of it, to see if he can afford to finish it? Otherwise, when he has laid the foundation and found himself unable to complete the building, everyone who sees it will begin to jeer at him, saying, ‘This is the man who started to build a tower but couldn’t finish it!’
    31-33 “Or, suppose there is a king who is going to war with another king, doesn’t he sit down first and consider whether he can engage the twenty thousand of the other king with his own ten thousand? And if he decides he can’t, then, while the other king is still a long way off, he sends messengers to him to ask for conditions of peace. So it is with you; only the man who says goodbye to all his possessions can be my disciple.
    It is true, this video is mocking the organization for their empty promises touted as “blessings from Jehovah”, although this “tower” the organization is attempting to finish despite having financial difficulties, mocks God’s true spiritual “House”. 1 Pet 2:5; 1 Cor 3:16,17; 2 Cor 6:16; Eph 2:20-22; Rev 13:1,5,6 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Pet+2%3A5%3B+1+Cor+3%3A16%2C17%3B+2+Cor+6%3A16%3B+Eph+2%3A20-22%3B+Rev+13%3A1%2C5%2C6+&version=NKJV
    In the foregoing scriptures is Jesus talking about building physical empires, or is he speaking of the cost and consequences of following him?  Are the leaders of the Wt., who delegate this pagan building endeavor, true disciples of Christ?  No.  1 John 2:19; Jude 1:12,13; Matt 7:18,20; Rev 8:10,11 They are attached to their ever-increasing pagan idols, and desire your money, JWs, to keep financing their “towers”.  Jer 22:13-17; Isa 5:8,9    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+2%3A19%3B+Jude+1%3A12%2C13%3B+Matt+7%3A18%2C20%3B+Rev+8%3A10%2C11%3B+Jer+22%3A13-17%3B+Isa+5%3A8%2C9+&version=NKJV
    The “theocratic construction projects” in Bible times were the building of temples, which God blessed with his Holy Spirit. 2 Chron 7:1    Within these early temples, a sanctioned priesthood offered holy sacrifices – burnt offerings, grain, sin, peace, thank, gift and trespass offerings - each one significant in being fulfilled once and for all, by Christ. Col 2:14; Heb 8:1,2  What sort of sacrifices are performed in the Watchtower ‘temples’, and to whom? They are all unholy, pagan sacrifices offered by “slaves” to “Jehovah’s organization”.  Rom 6:16  And who acts as “temple” priests?  An unanointed elder body.  Rev 13:1,2,4, 11,14-18; 2 Thess 2:3,4   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chron+7%3A1%3B+Col+2%3A14%3B+Heb+8%3A1%2C2%3B+Rom+6%3A16%3B++Rev+13%3A1%2C2%2C4%2C+11%2C14-18%3B+2+Thess+2%3A3%2C4+&version=NKJV
    If today there are to be, spiritual sacrifices to be offered by an appointed priesthood, is there a need for a PHYSICAL temple?   The only Temple sanctioned by God, is built on Christ, the foundation cornerstone of the SPIRITUAL Temple, comprised of “living stones”, who are the anointed in Christ. 1 Cor 3:16,17
    CAN YOU SEE THAT THE ENTIRETY OF THE WATCHTOWER – IT’S “IMAGE” AS A “SPIRIT-DIRECTED ORGANIZATION” AND ITS PLENTIFUL ESTATES COMPARED TO EARLY TEMPLES ARE ALL…
    IDOLS?
    Can you discern that the CORNERSTONE of God’s true Temple has been rejected by your leaders, JWs, and is replaced with an idol? 1 Pet 2:6-8 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Pet+2%3A6-8&version=NKJV
    “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.  The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.  But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.  The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”  Matt 7:24-27
    God does not accept the variety of physical temples including “Bethel”, as well as a spiritual temple/Zion which the Watchtower claims is both an earthly and heavenly “organization”.   This is the 360-degree illusion the Wt. has created.   What Temple isn’t mentioned by your leaders and which has lost significance in the JW mind? It is Watchtower’s hidden target for “trampling” - the Temple/holy priesthood belonging to the Father under the “woman” covenant.  Matt 24:15; Dan 8:11; Rev 13:6,7; Gal 4:26; Rev 12:1,13  More praise is given to what man’s hands have built and the image it portrays, than God’s invisible building within the anointed. 1 Cor 3:9  As a result, “Jehovah’s” awe-inspiring “spirit-directed organization” is easily accepted and revered.  Rev 13:4  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+24%3A15%3B+Dan+8%3A11%3B+Rev+13%3A6%2C7%3B+Gal+4%3A26%3B+Rev+12%3A1%2C13%3B1+Cor+3%3A9%3B+Rev+13%3A4++&version=NKJV
    Jesus said, only the man who says goodbye to all his possessions can be my disciple.  He mentioned what that encompasses, in Luke 14:26, what we must “hate”, “disregard”, “love less”.  When we see the Watchtower for the idol it is, and reject it to serve the Father and Christ, we have calculated the cost of following Christ.  We know we can lose our family members and the life we once had in the organization.
    “Then he called his disciples and the people around him, and said to them, “If anyone wants to follow in my footsteps, he must give up all right to himself, take up his cross and follow me. The man who tries to save his life will lose it; it is the man who loses his life for my sake and the Gospel’s who will save it. What good can it do a man to gain the whole world at the price of his own soul? What can a man offer to buy back his soul once he has lost it? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this unfaithful and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in the Father’s glory with the holy angels around him.”   Mark 8:34-38
     Jesus said, “I can guarantee this truth: Anyone who gave up his home, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children, or fields because of me and the Good News will certainly receive a hundred times as much here in this life. They will certainly receive homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields, along with persecutions. But in the world to come they will receive eternal life.”  Mark 10:29-30
    JWs, you know the law covenant and its sacrifices are fulfilled in CHRIST. Acts 13:23,32; Gal 3:16; Heb 8:3-6  His body replaced the physical temple of worship. John 4:24; 2:19-22; 1 Cor 3:16,17; Eph 4:15  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts13%3A23%2C32%3B+Gal.3%3A16%3B+Heb+8%3A3-6%3B+John+4%3A24%3B+2%3A19-22%3B+1+Cor+3%3A16%2C17%3B+Eph+4%3A15+&version=NKJV
    There isn’t a new “covenant” God decreed with the Watchtower organization and its many slanted definitions of “temple”; but with His anointed priesthood/”living stones”/firstfruits; who, through the sacrificial offering of their lives and Witness to Truth, become sealed into the Temple of God.  Lev 10:11; Mal 2:7; Num 8:18,19; 1 Cor 15:23; James 1:18; Heb 8:1,2; 12:22-24   Their actions of faithfulness lead to the “healing of the nations”.  Rom 8:19-22; Rev 22:1,2  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Lev+10%3A11%3B+Mal+2%3A7%3B+Num+8%3A18%2C19%3B+1+Cor+15%3A23%3B+James+1%3A18%3B+Heb+8%3A1%2C2%3B+12%3A22-24%3BRom+8%3A19-22%3B+Rev+22%3A1%2C2&version=NKJV
    About priestly sacrifices, Pearl Doxsey comments:
    “Animal sacrifices ended for God's new Nation, with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Rom.10:4; 1Cor.5:7; Heb.10:10; 9:12,13,14,15)
    The New Covenant involves new sacrifices from it's members (Hosea6:6; Heb.13:15; Rev.6:9; Eph.5:2; Psalm141:2; Rev.5:8; 8:4; Rom.12:1;Phil.2:17). For those in the New Covenant, there is a new sacrifice of life, and new gift offering.
    When Daniel mentions the end of the daily sacrifice (Daniel12:11; Rev.6:9; Rom.6:3; Psalm51:17), it also referred to the "gift offering" (Dan.9:27  "he shall cause the zevach [sacrifice] and the minchah [gift offering] to cease) Heb.13:15. [I believe this is the same period when there is a "half-hour" of "silence in heaven" (Rev.8:1; Job.12:19,20; Lam.2:10; Amos8:2,3; Isa.42:14; Rev.12:2)]. I believe this to be the period while Satan is successful in "trampling the Holy Place" (Dan.8:13Rev.11:2) into a condition of sleep and inebriation (Matt.25:1,5; 5:13; Jer.51:7;Rev.18:3), through the lying signs and portents of the Wild Beast (2Thess.2:3,4,9; Rev.12:15; 16:13,14,15; 13:11,13,14; Matt.24:24; Col.2:8). This is when the "gift offering" being offered by the anointed "priests", ceases (1Pet.2:5; Rom.15:16; 1Tim.4:16; 2Pet.1:8; Col.1:10).”   (4womaninthewilderness)
    When are the thanksgiving and gift offerings resumed by today’s priesthood?  In Hezekiah’s day, it was when the temple doors were reopened, and when the process of consecrating the temple and priests was finished.  2 Chron 29:15-17  Now, it is during this Marriage Feast, that Temple members who have realized Christ as their Head resulting in their “death” at the hands of the Beast/organization, and are cleansed of all Wt. lies.  Rev 11:1-4,7,8; 13:15-17; 3:18-20; Mal 3:1-5 They can then present their spiritual offerings acceptable before the Lord.  1 Pet 2:5; Heb 13:15  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chron+29%3A15-17%3B+Rev+11%3A1-4%2C7%2C8%3B+13%3A15-17%3B+3%3A18-20%3B+Mal+3%3A1-5%3B+1+Pet+2%3A5%3B+Heb+13%3A15&version=NKJV
    On the other hand, the Harlot/governing body will have her “exposure to “death”, but not as a result of turning to Christ.  She will be brought down by the organization she presently relishes.  Rev 13:11,12; 17:12,13,15-18  
    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rev+13%3A11%2C12%3B+17%3A12%2C13%2C15-18&version=NKJV
     
    "YHWHÂ’s name is a strong tower:
        the righteous run to Him, and are safe."
    We know that scripture like the back of our hand, but keep reading:

     The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
        like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
    Before destruction the heart of man is proud,
        but before honor is humility."
    Ps 18:10-12
     
     
     
     
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in Timeline of the 'Light Getting Brighter'   
    Old light.  No longer is the "slave" determined to be all anointed ones.  
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in Elders’ Training Videos for 2018: Pioneering is Just a Title, a Reward and a Punishment   
    These men claim to be leading God’s flock, following the Word of Christ.  Instead, they have thoroughly corrupted the teachings of Christ with their own precepts.  Is it any different that how the Pharisees ritualistically taught commandments of men and not of God?
    He answered and said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written:
    ‘This people honors Me with their lips,
    But their heart is far from Me.
    7 And in vain they worship Me,
    Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’
    8 For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men —the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do.”
    9 He said to them, “All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition.  Mark 7:6-9
    …And in the Wt., it is the tradition and doctrine of rank in the organization.  There is no Bible basis for it.  
    James 2:1-4 - “My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,” 4 have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?”
    Gal 1:10 - "Is it, in fact, men I am now trying to persuade or God? Or am I seeking to please men? If I were yet pleasing men, I would not be Christ’s slave.”
    Isa 28:10 - For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept,
    Line upon line, line upon line,
    Here a little, there a little.”
    1 Cor 4:6 –  “Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.”
    2 Cor 1:24 – “Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are fellow workers for your joy; for by faith you stand.”
    Obviously, the elder body not only "think beyond what is written", but does have dominion over the faith of each JW.  They “mark” an individual as acceptable, or a failure, according to their own precepts.  Why, would anyone want to bring an individual into such captivity? 
    How can it be called "the truth", when it is established on doctrine not found in God's Word; but rather, on hypocrisy?
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in THE DEFINITION OF A "FAITHFUL STEWARD"   
    Can we imagine anyone attempting to subvert the position of High Priest, who is Jesus Christ?  Col 1:18; Heb 5:9,10; 7:26  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Col+1%3A18%3B+Heb+5%3A9%2C10%3B+7%3A26++&version=NKJV
    Does anyone try to stand in for Christ as High Priest?  Yes, the Governing Body.  Not true?  Well, they have assumed power over the anointed priesthood and judge their fellow servants as spiritually “dead” (disfellowshipped) for disagreeing with their doctrine.  Luke 21:12,13; John 16:2  Do they have the right to?  Matt 7:1,2; Rom 8:33,34; 14:4; James 4:12; 2 Cor 5:10    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+21%3A12%2C13%3B+John+16%3A2%3B+Matt+7%3A1%2C2%3B+Rom+8%3A33%2C34%3B+14%3A4%3B+James+4%3A12%3B+2+Cor+5%3A10++&version=NKJV
    According to scripture, a “faithful and discreet slave” is appointed over God’s House as a “steward”/administrator of services and spiritual gifts, derived from among the priesthood. Yes, from among the anointed priesthood – who are God’s Household.  Luke 12:42; Eph 2:19; 1 Tim 3:15; 5:8; Heb 3:4-6  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+12%3A42%3B+Eph+2%3A19%3B+1+Tim+3%3A15%3B+5%3A8%3B+Heb+3%3A4-6++&version=NKJV
    A ship or house steward oversees and manages all the various services performed, for the benefit of the household.  It is his or her job to administer all necessities produced, as well as provide the individual’s  own service, in keeping the household running smoothly.  The steward regulates and checks all presented by the staff, for quality and distribution. 
    If today, there is in place, a “faithful and discreet slave” chosen for this spiritual position, should the rest of the priesthood wait until God’s Kingdom arrives, to offer their services to the steward who administers the household? 
    No.  They should act as priests now; following their installed High Priest, Jesus Christ, and utilizing what gifts the Holy Spirit has given them, to be managed by the House Steward (see following comment)   All are to work in harmony as one anointed body.  1 Cor 12:7,8; Matt 25:14,22,23   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Cor+12%3A7%2C8%3B+Matt+25%3A14%2C22%2C23&version=NKJV
    This is not the case in the organization.  The anointed have been cajoled into believing they must wait until the Kingdom arrives before they serve in their priestly capacity.  But notice:
    “you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” 2 Pet 2:5
    The scripture is not written in future tense, but it is to be enacted now.  Their offering of spiritual sacrifices comes from their own heart, not through the mouth of another. 
    “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.”  Heb 13:15
    A “wicked slave” uses its own false priesthood to distribute its own false “food”, which has created a famine of spiritual provisions that otherwise could nourish the sheep, if all priests were to contribute under the guidance of Holy Spirit from Christ. Luke 6:45; Ezek 34:17-19; Rev 8:10-11  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A45%3B+Ezek+34%3A17-19%3B+Rev+8%3A10-11++&version=NKJV
    Clearly, it must be discerned that the governing body is unable to offer spiritual food from Christ, since it has SEVERED itself from the Body and at the same time, acts as the Body’s Head!  Rom 12:3-5; 1 Cor 12:7,21,22,25,16; Col 2:18,19    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom+12%3A3-5%3B+1+Cor+12%3A7%2C21%2C22%2C25%2C16%3B+Col+2%3A18%2C19++++&version=NKJV
    Instead of being “faithful” with all provisions within the House of God, and “discreet” in it usage, the GB rejects and judges God’s priestly members for their offerings.
    THEY HAVE CONTRAVENED THE ROLE OF JESUS CHRIST AS HIGH PRIEST.
    Can you see this, JWs?  I can hear you say; “how would the organization run on just a handful of anointed ones?  We NEED the elders to teach!” 
    Jesus knew beforehand the scenario to occur and affect the anointed ones in the time of the end.  The parable of the faithful and discreet slave chosen as steward over God’s House, warns of this.  Luke 12:37,45,47  We can’t look at it realistically on the one hand as being fulfilled, and then dismiss the possibility of a wicked one to arise, as the governing body is telling you.
    If a slave of Christ has been assigned over God’s true priestly Household to fulfill his duties as a priest, (Mal 2:7) why would the remaining anointed Body be told they are not to serve as priests until Armageddon is finished? Who would the House Steward be managing, if there are no fellow active priests to manage?  Who would be bringing forth their provisions to nourish and support the Body, as well as their hearers, which includes YOU, JWs?  1 Cor 12:12,27; Eph 4:11,12; 1 Cor 12:7; 1 Pet 4:10   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+12%3A37%2C45%2C47%3B+Mal+2%3A7%3B+1+Cor+12%3A12%2C27%3B+Eph+4%3A11%2C12%3B+1+Cor+12%3A7%3B+1+Pet+4%3A10&version=NKJV
    The governing body is only managing their un-anointed priesthood, who regurgitate what the wicked slave expects them to serve, sourced solely from their own mouth. 2 Cor 11:12,13; Rev 3:9; 2 Tim 3:13; Matt 24:24; Isa 28:8  
    Are they working under the true definition of the term, “steward”?  The anointed priesthood’s provisions are left untouched and ignored by the wicked steward.  Luke 16:2,3;2 Cor 9:6-12   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Cor+11%3A12%2C13%3B+Rev+3%3A9%3B+2+Tim+3%3A13%3B+Matt+24%3A24%3B+Isa+28%3A8%3B++Luke+16%3A2%2C3%3B+2+Cor+9%3A6-12&version=NKJV
    This priesthood and Body of Christ is God’s Temple. John 2:19-21;1 Cor 3:16,17  Do you believe it would have been acceptable for Gentiles to enter the ancient physical Temple of God?  Never!   2 Chron 13:9; 23:6; Ezek 44:6-9  Why would it be acceptable to God today for His Temple priesthood to submit themselves to “Gentile” rule – those who have not received the circumcision of the heart, to serve God in place of themselves?  Rom 2:29  Should their spiritual sacrifices be replaced by those not anointed? Dan 8:11,12   God’s priests in the organization allow this, without considering His view of this abomination against His “special possession” – His Temple.  2 Cor 11:4,20  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+2%3A19-21%3B1+Cor+3%3A16%2C17%3B+2+Chron+13%3A9%3B+23%3A6%3B+Ezek+44%3A6-9+%3B+Rom+2%3A29%3B+Dan+8%3A11%2C12%3B2+Cor+11%3A4%2C20&version=NKJV
    There are both present at the time of the end – a wicked slave and a faithful slave.  A counterfeit and an authentic faithful slave.  The counterfeit upholds his counterfeit “Zion” – the organization. Hab 2:19; Rev 8:8  
    The authentic slave teaches as Christ admonishes, in spirit and in truth.  John 4:23
    The authentic slave reveals this situation to all priests of the Household; whereas the wicked slave keeps his fellow slaves muffled and trampled down by his own false priesthood.  John 16:13; Rev 11:1-3; Matt 24:15; Dan 11:31,36; Matt 24:48,49; Luke 22:25,26; 2 Thess 2:4
    The authentic “faithful and discreet slave” cares for each member by warning them of the wicked one in their midst, admonishing them to separate and leave this task master behind.  2 Cor 6:14-18; Matt 24:15-18   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hab+2%3A19%3B+Rev+8%3A8%3B+John+4%3A23%3B+John+16%3A13%3B+Rev+11%3A1-3%3B+Matt+24%3A15%3B+Dan+11%3A31%2C36%3B+Matt+24%3A48%2C49%3B+Luke+22%3A25%2C26%3B+2+Thess+2%3A4%3B+2+Cor+6%3A14-18%3B+Matt+24%3A15-18&version=NKJV
    You will know the two distinctly, by their fruits - their teachings -  not by what they build with money sourced in Satan’s world.   Matt 6:24  Jesus’ “belongings” are not only his sheep that must be cared for, but the spiritual gifts received through Holy Spirit and bestowed upon his servants; not earthly endeavors, as the Watchtower so deceitfully will tell you.  Matt 25:14;7:16-20; John 7:17;15:8; Matt 6:19-21; Luke 12:15-21
    You will find the faithful and discreet slave “where the eagles gather”, as a symbolic carcass “slain’ by the wicked slave and its false priesthood. Luke 17:31-37; Rev 12:6;13:1,5-8,11,14-17;11:3,7  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+6%3A24%3B+Matt+25%3A14%3B7%3A16-20%3B+John+7%3A17%3B15%3A8%3B+Matt+6%3A19-21%3B+Luke+12%3A15-21%3B+Luke+17%3A31-37%3B+Rev+12%3A6%3B13%3A1%2C5-8%2C11%2C14-17%3B11%3A3%2C7+&version=NKJV 
    This faithful slave isn’t found in another organization built in Satan’s realm.  Yet, how fitting it is to find a “wicked slave” consumed by greed, power and JWs continuous slavery, inhabiting his father’s realm – the world of confusion.  John 8:44; Amos 2:4; Rev 17:1-6; 18:4-8
    Christ feeds his sheep through his true ambassador, in abundance.  2 Cor 5:20; Matt 24:31; John 14:26; Rev 12:14 ;Matt 22:4,8-10; Rev 19:9   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A44%3B+Amos+2%3A4%3B+Rev+17%3A1-6%3B+18%3A4-8%3B+2+Cor+5%3A20%3B+Matt+24%3A31%3B+John+14%3A26%3B+Rev+12%3A14+%3BMatt+22%3A4%2C8-10%3B+Rev+19%3A9&version=NKJV
    The Watchtower August 2018 begins by stating:
    “As true Christians, we need to develop the ability to EVALUATE INFORMATION and reach ACCURATE CONCLUSIONS. (Prov. 3:21-23; 8:4, 5) If we do not cultivate this ability, we will be far more VULNERABLE to the efforts of Satan and his world to DISTORT our thinking. (Eph. 5:6; Col. 2:8) Of course, only if we have the facts can we reach RIGHT CONCLUSIONS. As Proverbs 18:13 says, “when anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, it is foolish and humiliating.” (caps mine)  
    The governing body navigates around their own wickedness and failure as a faithful steward, by distorting the definition of “God’s House”.  Note:
    This Watchtower quote conceals the “trampling” (Matt 24:15; 2 Thess 2:3,4) of God’s Temple priesthood by including everyone in the spiritual Temple of God:   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+24%3A15%3B+2+Thess+2%3A3%2C4&version=NKJV
    “We all have a place in Jehovah’s house,” said the next speaker, Samuel Herd of the Governing Body. All Christians have a place in God’s “house” —his spiritual temple— the arrangement to worship him on the basis of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. It is a place to be cherished as a precious privilege. Like David, we desire to “dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of [our] life.” —Ps. 27:4.  w12 8/15 p. 17-18
    As the organization:
    “Jehovah’s witnesses give their support to God’s house or organization by their individual dedication vows and by their faithfulness in service.” Wt 56/11/1
     As the actual “Bethel”, the World Headquarters:
    “Each Bethel worker knows that his assignment in the “House of God” takes priority over other activities.”  Wt 94/6/15
    Down to the local kingdom hall:
    “For millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, there is no place closer to their heart than their regular place of worship, the Kingdom Hall. They show proper respect for that place. They manifest an industrious spirit in caring for it, and they strive always to use it properly. May you too follow the admonition that Jehovah himself gives: “Guard your feet whenever you go to the house of the true God.” Wt 93/6/15
    You should be totally confused, JWs.  Simply, God’s House and Temple is the anointed Body of Christ. Eph 2:20-22; 2 Cor 6:14-18   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph+2%3A20-22%3B+2+Cor+6%3A14-18&version=NKJV
    The scriptures I have sited are there for you to read and evaluate, to appropriately discern the FACTS. Please open your eyes and read them!  Satan appears as a minister of light.  2 Cor 11:12-15  He is a powerful expert at creating counterfeits that seem full of truth and light. We can recognize his ability to do so in our many walks through this life; but how much more so, can we be hoodwinked spiritually!  Luke 21:8; Acts 20:29; 2 Thess 2:9-12   He will reason in truth as the Watchtower quote has done, but will convince you to practice the lie, and take part in the trampling of God’s priesthood/Temple. Acts 7:57,58   His full intention is to deceive the anointed and you, through his own servants, before the Kingdom arrives.  Rev 13:11,14-17; 16:13-16  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Cor+11%3A12-15%3B++Luke+21%3A8%3B+Acts+20%3A29%3B+2+Thess+2%3A9-12%3B+Acts+7%3A57%2C58%3B+Rev+13%3A11%2C14-17%3B+16%3A13-16++++&version=NKJV
    When Christ walked the earth, Satan’s attempted to gain power over him.  Now, he has in position, fallen anointed ones who have accepted his offer and willingly carry out his plan. The governing body holds sway over the anointed Household assuming the role as High Priest.  The Watchtower is Satan’s last magnificent, yet clandestine death trap to bring down the last “kings of the earth” and the “nations“ residing with them.  Luke 4:5-7; Rev 8:10,11; Rev 13:7,8,12; 17:1,2,6; 6:15-17    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4%3A5-7%3B+Rev+8%3A10%2C11%3B+Rev+13%3A7%2C8%2C12%3B+17%3A1%2C2%2C6%3B+6%3A15-17&version=NKJV
    FLEE, JWS!  Matt 24:15,16; Luke 21:21  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+24%3A15%2C16%3B+Luke+21%3A21&version=NKJV
    I hope you consider Pearl Doxsey's articles:  "Flee - Where?"
    Also, see "Who are the Kings of the Earth?"
    4womaninthewilderness
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in With Regard to Jehovah's Witnesses and Child Sexual Abuse   
    News break:   https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2018/05/24/man-charged-jehovah-witness-sex-assault-kingdom-hall-red-lion/641968002/
    If this has already been posted elsewhere, someone can delete my comment.
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in Just Who is a Cult?   
    Yes, it is called, “confusion”…
    God permits no deviation to truth.  Cults twist the truth.
    Here are examples of ‘messing with your mind’; which cults are good at: 
    Awake 9/22/04 p. 14 par 8:  “The Bible urges you to think for yourself”
    Wt. 7/15/06 p22 par 14:  “Some fall into the trap of independent thinking”
     yp1 chap. 38 pp. 273-281:    Why not dig into your Bible and scrutinize your beliefs, perhaps using a book such as What Does the Bible Really Teach?
     Wt 89 9/15 pp 20-25:   “But a spirit of independent thinking does not prevail in God’s organization, and we have sound reasons for confidence in the men taking the lead among us.” 
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    Witness got a reaction from Srecko Sostar in What was the reasoning behind not reporting such crimes?   
    Why spoil this superficial image that the organization tries desperately to maintain?
    “Watch Yourselves for You Are Being Watched!”
    Watchtower 1960 8/15 pp 503-508 - Instead of producing the “works of the flesh,” what kind of fruitage do witnesses of Jehovah bear?  12 So it is, by observing the conduct of Jehovah’s witnesses, people see that here is a good, upright and godly organization. …
    They also see that here is a clean and virtuous organization whose members have “put off the works belonging to darkness,” who are not walking “in revelries and drunken bouts, not in illicit intercourse and loose conduct, not in strife and jealousy,” and who are not “planning ahead for the desires of the flesh.
    “People of good will also see this tremendous difference and they are attracted to this clean organization, recognizing that here Jehovah’s spirit is dwelling.”—2 John 10, 11.
    Now that we know what lies under the surface –we should be able to surmise God’s spirit does not dwell in the Watchtower.
    “Woe to those who call evil good
        and good evil,
    who put darkness for light
        and light for darkness,
    who put bitter for sweet
        and sweet for bitter.
    21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes
        and clever in their own sight. (Matt 24:48-51)
    22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine (Rev 14:8; 18:3)
        and champions at mixing drinks,
    23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe,
        but deny justice to the innocent.  Isa 5:20-23
     
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