Bible Speaks

I met a woman in Africa who told me she was trying to break free from Satanism.   She said these people were so nice to her and she went with them a few times ... but when she wanted to leave they became nasty and threatening.  She said Satan must have been watching her before she met them because she was watching horor movies all the time.  She 'accidentally' met these people when she was at her most vulnerable.... yes Satan can pretend to be an angel of light....he has many disguises to deceive....
 

I have a niece 17 who wanted to watch cinderellla dvd with my 7 year old granddaughter. My granddaughter has Autism & Caleb says Magic is wrong. We dont watch Disney dvds. Although years ago we all did. But its hard to tell some witnesses even dvds are wrong if magic in.

In Africa, they put spells on each other or bury things at other peoples houses to bring bad spirits on them.  For example: a woman (Ana)  goes to the witch doctor to know why she has a problem (her husband does not love her any more or some other issue with her children).  The witch doctor may throw the bones and then say that it is Ana's neighbor who is jealous and she previously had buried something at Ana's  house to put her under a nasty spell. Ana will then go to the witch doctor to have the spell removed and then put a nasty spell back on her neighbor's children.   This turns into a never ending hate game of power and control - and the witch doctor gets rich. 
What is seriously sad about all of this is that people display all the satanic qualities of hate, jealousy, suspicion and murder and all kinds of other wicked qualities - stirred up by contact with the demons - who want to see us suffer and eventually blame the creator for it. It could be family members hating each other and all these things are done in secret.  The other person does not know you are secretly working against them or they are suspicious. These are all wicked qualities that come from being under control of satanic forces who get to control your thinking. 
Most of these people who practice these traditions have had contact with some form of Christianity but are still ignorant of the workings of satan (never been taught) or choose to ignore the warnings.  Imagine living your whole life under fear of a spell/ spells by different people.
Africa is seeing a great escalation of this as many of the ancient traditions are returning. People are rejecting the teachings of the bible. When I visited my son last year in December he told me that these evil practices are all some of the people talk about at work.  The local newspapers also shocked me as there are so many stories of sorcery and spells in the news.  Twenty five years ago this was not the case. 
It seems to me - in general - as if the mentality of society is deteriorating everywhere on earth.  Twenty five years ago logic and good reasoning kept people sane.  There were more good people who kept back the full power of Satan - but now- the influence of Satan is seen everywhere in the qualities people are displaying. As the time of the end gets closer the evil powers of satan are getting more open and prevalent - so it seems to me.  And it is reflected in the different societies in different ways of behavior. It is no surprise to me to see the number of people who are just randomly killing others in first world countries as well as third world countries - they are all in some form or other under influence of satanic religions or other satanic forces.
In the middle east most religions teach that you are not allowed to be a witch. Unfortunately there are so much other superstitions that this becomes a very good vehicle for satan to work with.  The insidious practices of suspicion, the evil eye, reading the future in coffee leaves and also the Islamic teaching of the "jinn" contribute to spiritism.  Read up about the jinn.  They are evil spirits with a will of their own and are around all people - this is what they believe.  Many exorcisms take place in islam and there are also some "sexual" encounters.  But I do not read too much about this because I do not really want to get into the dark evil things of satan.  It is just enough for me to know about it so I can recognize it when I encounter it - and I have in very unexpected places.
I was studying with a young woman for quite some time when I realized I had not done a good job because I realized that she still believed in the Jinn.  The Jinn are (according to them) made from fire so they are not the same as the evil spiritis we encounter in the bible.... well now I know better....look out for different kind of superstitions when you study with people!

@Tracey Anne Smith Your correct! Fact Bambi hears her mother die in forest? Sad, it's called "mind control."
Trivia   At one point, the film was meant to show her body after she was shot but was later removed as it would be too dark. Despite this, it is considered to be one of the most horrific and graphic deaths in all of Disney history.  In The Sword in the Stone, Kay is hunting a deer who looks very much like her.  In The Jungle Book, a deer that strongly resembles her is grazing in a meadow, and being unknowingly stalked by Shere Khan.  She and Bambi make a cameo in the Donald Duck cartoon, No Hunting. When she notices litter going down the stream, she tells Bambi, "Man is in the forest. Let's dig out."  In The Rescuers, during the song "Someone's Waiting For You", she and Bambi are seen eating grass in Devil's Bayou.  She, along with many other Disney Characters, made cameo appearances in the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.  In Beauty and the Beast, there is a deer grazing in the opening scene that greatly resembles her.  Tae-Kwon Doe's head in the Toy Story Toonsshort Small Fry also resembles her.  A deer resembling her appears in the Sofia the First episode "Holiday in Enchancia" as one of the forest animals who helps Sofiatrack down her father.  There is a fan theory that Gaston or Judge Doom may have been the hunter who killed Bambi's mother. @Aruna People are "blinded" by  mysticism! It is a part of people to want to feel magic and to be able to understand it! Yeah we know that Satan the devil is not a magician, but a snake ?? and slander and resister. He slyly comes in with his magic and demons in movies and films, gets the young involved and they want more! Now they is a belief that 144,000 are magical delivers to bring the earth and heaven to harmony! Wow read that on FB yesterday was in shock. But he and his hordes have now "hooks" in their mouths and are sinking fast ? Lets teach all about Jehovah God and His Son Our Lord Christ Jesus. It will get worse. Degrading movies too of transvestism looked as ok ?? but a couple of years ago voted down. He can't win, he's being stepped on and crushed! ???????

Hundreds of people in Russia have to leave your house. Who are they?
 
An unprecedented step in the history of Russia. There are hundreds of citizens of the Russian Federation who have not committed crimes, and no offense, they want to seize their property, which they built on their funds, with their own hands. The state of the Russian Federation wants to take away even the property that belongs to the document with their international colleagues. Who are these people? In Russia, these people have repeatedly been victims of criminal prosecution only because of their religion - it is Jehovah's Witnesses. Dozens of buildings of worship, which some witnesses are home, such as the Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses, or, as they call it themselves witnesses, Bethel (the biblical name, which means House of God), which is in reality hundreds of people is a literal house shall be confiscated. 

And this unprecedented news confiscation and prohibition has caused an international outcry. 
Here are a few examples:
*** The EU condemned the Russian government against Jehovah's Witnesses 
http://www.rferl.org/a/russia-deems-jehovahs-witnesses-extremist/28442809.html Toner urged the US to "ensure that laws against terrorism and extremism do not apply to peaceful religious minority groups. " He also urged the Russian authorities "to lift the ban on the activity of" Jehovah's Witnesses ". Russian Armed Forces on April 20 acknowledged extremist activity" Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia "and banned his work. Representatives of the" Jehovah's Witnesses "have declared their intention to appeal to the European Court of human rights. The protection of the organization were the German Foreign Ministry and the EU's foreign service. 

  RIA Novosti Ukraine:  
http://rian.com.ua/world_news/20170421/1023412404.html 
Newsweek ( "Newsweek"): United States: Ban Witnesses in Russia demonstrates "paranoia" Vladimira Putina government 
http://www.newsweek.com/jehovahs-witnesses-russia-ban-putin-587179 US News & World the Report: The State Department condemned the religious oppression in Russia https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-04-21/state-department-condemns-russian-clampdown-on-jehovahs-witnessesAmbassadors influential countries in the world were very disappointed and amazed the decision of the Supreme Court to ban Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia. At a recent conference May 2, 2017 with President Vladimir Putin in his residence in Sochi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed concern over violation of civil rights in Russia and, among other things, was the unprecedented ban on Jehovah's Witnesses.






    The UN called on Russia to stop the persecution of the Witnesses.
Despite this injustice, many families of Jehovah's Witnesses have to leave the Russian branch of Jehovah's Witnesses, which for some was their literal home. 
You can just speculate - how can "extremists" to create and maintain such a beauty? After all this beauty, which was created by the witnesses at its center, as you saw in the video, in reality, actually is in the hearts of those who built and cared for this place. And in almost all places taken care of where they live and work, Jehovah's Witnesses, you can only see the reflection of love, peace, calm, caring, but not the opposite of this - no "extremism", what exactly are accused Jehovah's Witnesses. This place is too open, beautiful, peaceful and clean in every way, only one it destroys all the Russian charges against Jehovah's Witnesses. 

You can also see a report released a few years ago, just about the Center, which wants to confiscate their state, and the people who live there. This report answers many questions and gives a lot to understand and see who they are - Jehovah's Witnesses and to liquidate them if necessary? http://www.fakt777.ru/2017/05/sotni-lyudej-v-rossii-dolzhny-pokinut-svoj-dom.html

Thank you Brother bruceq  

The last post was from from another city. The ban has not taken legal effect until after the appeal process in June although as seen here some cities are enacting it and the brothers are clearing out before the legal ban takes effect just in case.

Museum on Jehovah's Name at World Headquarters, Warwick, New York 

DON’T GIVE UP!
2017 Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses
We warmly invite you to attend this year’s three-day convention presented by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
HIGHLIGHTS
Talks and Interviews: See how God “supplies endurance” to all sorts of people, even today. —Romans 15:5. Multimedia: Discover how the Bible and even nature teach lessons about how to endure. Feature Film: Each afternoon, follow the story of a family who learns why Jesus said: “Remember the wife of Lot.” —Luke 17:32. Public Bible Discourse: On Sunday morning, benefit from the encouraging discourse “Never Give Up Hope!” WHO MAY ATTEND?
Everyone. You won’t be charged admission, and no collection will be taken.
See a complete program schedule and watch a video about our conventions.
Find a Location Near You
 
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/conventions/#?insight[search_id]=4051f497-e9e6-4ecb-a43e-9941795d9a74&insight[search_result_index]=0
 
Attend the Convention
Many today are disappointed, but the Bible tells us, ‘Don’t give up.’ This year’s convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses will show how we can enjoy a happy life now and a bright outlook for the future.
 
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/conventions/convention-campaign-trailer-2017/#?insight[search_id]=bb1ce5b5-38fa-4de1-98cb-f34aa53a162a&insight[search_result_index]=1
 
2017 Convention Program
See the schedule for each day of this convention, which will help you to keep doing what is fine and to endure trials.

Friday
What can help Christians cultivate the qualities necessary to endure difficulties?

Saturday
How does Almighty God supply us with endurance and comfort?

Sunday
Jesus said: “The one who has endured to the end will be saved.” What can you do to heed his words?
 
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/convention-program-2017/#?insight[search_id]=4b4e6207-03ce-46e8-88b0-f1fbadf27324&insight[search_result_index]=2

Museum on Jehovah's Name at World Headquarters, Warwick, New York 

DON’T GIVE UP!
2017 Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses
We warmly invite you to attend this year’s three-day convention presented by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
HIGHLIGHTS
Talks and Interviews: See how God “supplies endurance” to all sorts of people, even today. —Romans 15:5. Multimedia: Discover how the Bible and even nature teach lessons about how to endure. Feature Film: Each afternoon, follow the story of a family who learns why Jesus said: “Remember the wife of Lot.” —Luke 17:32. Public Bible Discourse: On Sunday morning, benefit from the encouraging discourse “Never Give Up Hope!” WHO MAY ATTEND?
Everyone. You won’t be charged admission, and no collection will be taken.
See a complete program schedule and watch a video about our conventions.
Find a Location Near You
 
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/conventions/#?insight[search_id]=4051f497-e9e6-4ecb-a43e-9941795d9a74&insight[search_result_index]=0
 
Attend the Convention
Many today are disappointed, but the Bible tells us, ‘Don’t give up.’ This year’s convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses will show how we can enjoy a happy life now and a bright outlook for the future.
 
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/conventions/convention-campaign-trailer-2017/#?insight[search_id]=bb1ce5b5-38fa-4de1-98cb-f34aa53a162a&insight[search_result_index]=1
 
2017 Convention Program
See the schedule for each day of this convention, which will help you to keep doing what is fine and to endure trials.

Friday
What can help Christians cultivate the qualities necessary to endure difficulties?

Saturday
How does Almighty God supply us with endurance and comfort?

Sunday
Jesus said: “The one who has endured to the end will be saved.” What can you do to heed his words?
 
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/convention-program-2017/#?insight[search_id]=4b4e6207-03ce-46e8-88b0-f1fbadf27324&insight[search_result_index]=2

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"We have a wrestling . . . against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places."—Eph. 6:12.

Museum on Jehovah's Name at World Headquarters, Warwick, New York 

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/jesus/

#JesusChrist #ChristRaisedTheDead #GodsKingdom #LoyalLove #loveoneanother❤️ #LiveForever #prayforoneanother?? #LearnAboutANewWorld?#peace #preach #JehovahGod #Creator #KingOfGodsKingdom?
"When the Lord caught sight of her, he was moved with pity for her, and he said to her: “Stop weeping.” 14 With that he approached and touched the bier,* and the bearers stood still. Then he said: “Young man, I say to you, get up!” 15 And the dead man sat up and started to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16 Now fear seized them all, and they began to glorify God, saying: “A great prophet has been raised up among us,” and, “God has turned his attention to his people.” (Luke 7:13-16)

Feeding Many Through the Hands of a Few ??????
“After breaking the loaves, [Jesus] distributed them to the disciples, the disciples in turn to the crowds.”—MATTHEW 14:19.
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IMAGINE the scene. (Read Matthew 14:14-21.) It was just before the Passover of the year 32. A crowd of about 5,000 men, along with women and young children, had followed Jesus and his disciples to an isolated place near Bethsaida, a village on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee.
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When Jesus saw the crowd, he felt sorry for the people, so he healed the sick among them and taught them many things about God’s Kingdom. When it got late, the disciples asked Jesus to send the people away so that they could buy food for themselves in nearby villages. But Jesus told his disciples: “You give them something to eat.” Jesus’ words must have puzzled them. They had very little food, only five loaves of bread and two small fish.
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Motivated by compassion, Jesus performed a miracle. It is the only miracle included in all four Gospels. (Mark 6:35-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13) 
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Jesus had his disciples tell the crowd to sit down on the green grass in groups of 50 and of 100. After saying a prayer, he broke the bread and divided up the fish. Instead of giving the food to the people directly, Jesus gave it to the disciples, and then the disciples gave it out to the crowd. They had more than enough food to feed everybody. 
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Just think: Jesus fed thousands through the hands of a few, his disciples.
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Jesus was even more concerned about giving out spiritual food to his followers, that is, teaching them the truths in God’s Word. He knew that if they learned those truths, they could have everlasting life. (John 6:26, 27; 17:3) 
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The compassion that motivated Jesus to feed bread and fish to the crowds also motivated him to spend many hours teaching his followers. (Mark 6:34) But he knew that he would soon return to heaven. (Matthew 16:21; John 14:12) From heaven, how would Jesus continue to give out spiritual food to his followers on earth? Just as he did when he fed the crowds, he would feed many through the hands of a few. 
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SOME EXPRESSIONS EXPLAINED ??
Spiritual food: The truths in God’s Word. Just as we need food to be strong and to continue living, we need to learn Bible truths to have a strong relationship with God and to live forever ??????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/402013532?q=jesus+fed+bread&p=par  

Interesting how when opposers lies about the Witnesses come to light they go into hiding. " the plaintiff withdrew the claim were most likely dictated by a desire to save face"  

Especially since now Trump "blessed" freedom of religion?! All liars then they are going to tax churches now, see that? 

Poor Babylon will come to her in one day, death, famine and fire ? because Jehovah judged her is strong! ???

LONG - SUFFERING - What is Long Suffering mean? Does it mean to suffer for a long time? MAYBE! - Just think how long Jehovah has suffered with the wicked ones? Christ suffered on earth and was put to the test. Yet, He was Faithful to God His Father.
We too must learn how to be LONG-SUFFERING in our lives, no matter how bad things can be.
LONG-SUFFERING
The patient endurance of wrong or provocation, combined with a refusal to give up hope for improvement in the disturbed relationship. Long-suffering therefore has a purpose, looking particularly to the welfare of the one causing the disagreeable situation.
It does not mean the condoning of wrong, however. When the purpose for long-suffering is accomplished, or when there is no point in further putting up with the situation, long-suffering ends. It ends either with good to those giving provocation or with action against the wrongdoers. In any case the one exercising long-suffering is not harmed in spirit.
The literal meaning of the Hebrew expression translated “slow to anger” (“long-suffering” in some translations) is “length of nostrils [where anger flares up].” (Ex 34:6; Nu 14:18) The Greek word ma·kro·thy·mi′a (long-suffering) literally means “longness of spirit.” (Ro 2:4, Int)
Both the Hebrew and Greek expressions denote patience, forbearance, slowness to anger. The English word “suffering” in the word “long-suffering” has the sense of “putting up with, permitting, tolerating, holding up, or delaying.” “Long-suffering” means more than merely enduring pain or trouble. It does not mean merely “suffering long” but involves deliberate restraint.
The Scriptures reveal God’s evaluation of long-suffering and point out the foolishness and bad results of not maintaining “longness of spirit.”
The long-suffering person may seem weak, but he actually is using discernment. “He that is slow to anger is abundant in discernment, but one that is impatient is exalting foolishness.” (Pr 14:29) Long-suffering is better than physical mightiness, and it will accomplish more. “He that is slow to anger is better than a mighty man, and he that is controlling his spirit than the one capturing a city.”—Pr 16:32.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200002769
 

Jehovah's Witnesses escape liquidation in Nizhny Novgorod province
ARZAMAS PROSECUTOR CANCELS PLANS TO BAN UNREGISTERED GROUP OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
Portal-Credo.Ru, 5 May 2017
 
A lawsuit for banning an unregistered religious group of Jehovah's Witnesses in Arzamas (Nizhny Novgorod province) was withdrawn from the court on 4 May by the city prosecutor's office. Earlier, on 10 March, the prosecutor's office filed in Arzamas district court a plaintiff's declaration for banning the activity of a group of believers that was functioning without registration, a Portal-Credo.Ru correspondent reports.
 
Attorney Arli Chimirov, who is representing the interests of the believers, said "citizens have the right to exercise their rights to joint confession of religion and without creating a religious group, according to the procedure of article 7 of the federal law "On freedom of conscience and religious associations." In the attorney's opinion, this lawsuit should not be considered in court at all.
 
Hearings in the Arzamas city court began in late March and a subsequent session was held on 3 May. Assistant prosecutor Yulia Plakunova maintained that residents of Arxamas who profess the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses believe "in life after death and healing without medicines." This statement evoked puzzlement in the judge, who asked to clarify just what it is that Witnesses maintain. Mrs. Plakunova referred to the witness Meshko. The judge began reading the testimony of the witness, according to which everything was the other way around. Nevertheless, the assistant prosecutor continued to insist on her point and several other points of the indictment, which also suffered from lack of evidence. At a result, the judge suggested to present the missing evidence by 4 May.
 
However on 4 May Yulia Plakunova did not appear at the court session. Instead a statement arrived from the Arzamas prosecutor withdrawing the lawsuit. The court accepted the withdrawal and closed proceedings on the case.
 
"The prosecutor's office did not have a choice and the reasons why the plaintiff withdrew the claim were most likely dictated by a desire to save face," the attorney for the defense, Arli Chimirov, said.
 
The story of the prosecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Arzamas received surprisingly blatant publicity in the press. It was reported, for example, that the prosecutor's office accused the citizens of the exclusivity of their religious convictions, which were incorrectly interpreted. Besides the aforementioned belief in "life after death," the plaintiff's declaration contained this accusation: "They manipulate the consciousness of people to refuse worldly values, teaching the existence of purity and light beyond the grave, without the problems and obligations of life." (tr. by PDS, posted 5 May 2017)

Jehovah Blesses and Protects Those Who Are Obedient
Listen, Obey Be Blessed! “As for the one listening to me, he will reside in security and be undisturbed from dread of calamity.” (Proverbs 1:33)
THE fluffy, yellow hatchlings are busily pecking for food in the short grass, totally unaware of a hawk hovering high above. Suddenly, the mother hen gives a tremulous, high-pitched warning call and spreads her wings. Her chicks run to her, and in seconds they are safely concealed beneath her pinions. The hawk aborts its attack. The lesson?
Obedience saves lives!
That lesson is especially important to Christians today, for Satan is making an all-out effort to prey on God’s people. (Revelation 12:9, 12, 17) 
His goal is to destroy our spirituality so that we lose Jehovah’s favor and the prospect of everlasting life. (1 Peter 5:8) 
However, if we stay close to God and respond swiftly to the direction we receive through his Word and organization, we can be assured of his protective care. “With his pinions he will block approach to you, and under his wings you will take refuge,” wrote the psalmist. (Psalm 91:4)
Obedience Instills Hope 
Those who make obedience to Jehovah their way of life experience even now the fulfillment of Proverbs 1:33, which says: “As for the one listening [obediently] to me, he will reside in security and be undisturbed from dread of calamity.” How marvelously these comforting words will apply during Jehovah’s coming day of vengeance! In fact, Jesus told his disciples: “As these things start to occur, raise yourselves erect and lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near.” (Luke 21:28) 
Clearly, only those obedient to God will have the confidence to heed these words. (Matthew 7:21)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2002724?q=jehovah+protects++obedient&p=par