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Why 1947?
PROMOTING TRUE WORSHIP
Jehovah’s servants know that if they are to enjoy divine favor they must engage in clean, undefiled worship. (Jas. 1:27) They need to be morally and spiritually clean. (Isa. 52:11; 1 Cor. 6:9-11) Properly, such points have been stressed by means of assembly talks, Watchtower articles, and the like, especially during relatively recent years as the world in general has sunk deeper and deeper into the morass of moral degradation.
In 1951, advocates of true worship learned something significant about the term “religion.” Some of them could well recall 1938 when, at times, they carried the thought-provoking sign “Religion Is a Snare and a Racket.” From their standpoint then, all “religion” was unchristian, from the Devil. But The Watchtower of March 15, 1951, approved of using the adjectives “true” and “false” respecting religion. Furthermore, the absorbing book What Has Religion Done for Mankind? (published in 1951 and released during the “Clean Worship” Assembly at Wembley Stadium, London, England) had this to say: “Taken according to the way it is used, ‘religion’ in its simplest definition means a system of worship, a form of worship, without regard to whether it is true or false worship. This agrees with the meaning of the Hebrew word for it, ’a·boh·dáh, which literally means ‘service’, regardless of to whom it is rendered.” Thereafter, the expressions “false religion” and “true religion” became common among Jehovah’s witnesses.
God’s people were determined to practice true religion and to remain morally and spiritually clean for Jehovah’s service. Particularly was this emphasized in The Watchtower of March 1, 1952, containing the highly significant articles “Keeping the Organization Clean,” “Propriety of Disfellowshipping” and “Sin Making Reinstatement Impossible.” This journal showed that it was proper to expel an unrepentant baptized wrongdoer from the Christian congregation. (1 Cor. 5:1-13) If the sinner later repented, it was pointed out, reinstatement was possible.—2 Cor. 2:6-11.
This was not the first time The Watchtower had mentioned expulsion of unrepentant sinners from the congregation. From 1952 onward, however, the need to maintain the spiritual cleanliness of the Christian congregation was especially stressed. The passing of years also brought increasing awareness that merciful treatment of repentant ones was essential. (Jas. 2:13) Often, therefore, overseers have brought about spiritual restoration of erring ones before matters have deteriorated to the point that expulsion from the congregation was required.—Gal. 6:1.
 
 
BTW James do you celebrate Christmas?

“Who Is Leading God’s People Today?”
“Evidence of holy spirit”
“Evidence of angelic assistance”
“Reliance on God’s Word.”
“Jesus had given his followers a commission: “You will be witnesses of me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)”
ARE WE NOT EXCITED HOW MANY LANDS THE PREACHING IS DONE IN AND LANGUAGES WE NEVER KNEW EXISTED! Yes, only by Holy Spirit can this be accomplished and the teachings not of man or Pagan teachings but from the Word of God. 
“When Jesus returned to heaven, he did not abandon his followers. (Matt. 28:20) He knew firsthand how much the holy spirit, the angels, and God’s Word helped him to take the lead when he was on earth. Therefore, he has supplied the faithful slave today with the same assistance. As anointed Christians, the members of that slave “keep following the Lamb no matter where he goes.” (Rev. 14:4) As we follow their direction, therefore, we follow our Leader, Jesus. Soon, he will lead us to everlasting life. (Rev. 7:14-17) And no human leader can promise that!”
Excerpt From: WATCHTOWER. “The Watchtower, February 2017.” 
THE "TRUTH" SETS US "FREE"! Enjoy your Watchtower for tomorrow's lesson. Good points I enjoyed.
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“Jesus had given his followers a commission: “You will be witnesses of me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) 
 

“Who Is Leading God’s People Today?”
“Evidence of holy spirit”
“Evidence of angelic assistance”
“Reliance on God’s Word.”
“Jesus had given his followers a commission: “You will be witnesses of me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)”
ARE WE NOT EXCITED HOW MANY LANDS THE PREACHING IS DONE IN AND LANGUAGES WE NEVER KNEW EXISTED! Yes, only by Holy Spirit can this be accomplished and the teachings not of man or Pagan teachings but from the Word of God. 
“When Jesus returned to heaven, he did not abandon his followers. (Matt. 28:20) He knew firsthand how much the holy spirit, the angels, and God’s Word helped him to take the lead when he was on earth. Therefore, he has supplied the faithful slave today with the same assistance. As anointed Christians, the members of that slave “keep following the Lamb no matter where he goes.” (Rev. 14:4) As we follow their direction, therefore, we follow our Leader, Jesus. Soon, he will lead us to everlasting life. (Rev. 7:14-17) And no human leader can promise that!”
Excerpt From: WATCHTOWER. “The Watchtower, February 2017.” 
THE "TRUTH" SETS US "FREE"! Enjoy your Watchtower for tomorrow's lesson. Good points I enjoyed.
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“Jesus had given his followers a commission: “You will be witnesses of me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) 
 

So what it boils down to is everyone is spirit-directed either by Jehovah or Satan. So by their fruits you can identify them. So the point would be who is the true religion. Its not rocket science. A Spirit-directed people by God would love each other in that they would not kill each other in war time {or any other time}. Whereas each of the religions mentioned above have all at one point killed when their respective country told them to do so even killing members of their own religion. That to me shows spirit direction from the first killer Satan their father. {Source : pretty much every book in the Bible}. Jn 13:35

Thanks Eoin
Interesting, so it didn't come from any apostates or any Witnesses just a news outlet that is not legit and appears several others were doing the same thing on many topics not just Witnesses. Irregardless of it being fake or not did you notice the increased publicity the Witnesses got from it anyway. Just goes to show that Jehovah can turn any news even bad news or unreal news to the advantage of a "witness to the nations" because now people who read this will look up the true story and see how phony the ruling by the Supreme Court was. PRAISE JAH 
Matt. 10:18 says :"And you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a witness to them and the nations." and also
" He will not fear bad news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Jehovah.   8  His heart is unshakable;  he is not afraid;  ]In the end he will look in triumph on his adversaries. PSALM 112:7,8 AND
 No weapon formed against you will have any success, And you will condemn any tongue that rises up against you in the judgment. This is the heritage  of the servants of Jehovah,  And their righteousness is from me,” declares Jehovah.  ISA 54:17
BE OPTIMISTIC JEHOVAH IS IN CONTROL 

Never made sense to me that he wants to keep Mexicans out but allow JW's? No, that man has issues but seems he said he has worked hardest since coming into office? He hasn't seen "work" yet!!!
How can these political presidents and kings sleep at all? The propaganda is all around saw that on Korea's threats too. 
Satan surely having them going in circles...
Jesus predicted that at “the conclusion of the system of things” a climate of fear would cover the earth. He said that there would be “fearful sights” and that men would “become faint outof fear and expectation of the things coming upon the inhabited earth.” (Lu 21:11, 26)
Jehovah first will teach the Nations that His Name is Jehovah. I would rather be in fear of Jehovah then Satan the Devil and their hordes, 
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The Ransom—God’s Greatest Gift
HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THE RANSOM
We already benefit from God’s greatest gift. Let us see how we benefit now and how we will benefit in the future.
Our sins are forgiven. It is hard to do what is right all the time. We make mistakes, and we sometimes say and do the wrong thing. (Colossians 1:13, 14) How can we be forgiven? We should be truly sorry for what we have done wrong and humbly ask Jehovah to forgive us. We can then have the confidence that our sins are forgiven.—1 John 1:8, 9.
We can have a good conscience. If our conscience tells us that we have done something wrong, we feel guilty, maybe even hopeless and worthless. But there is no need to give up. If we beg Jehovah for forgiveness, we can be sure that he will listen to us and forgive us. (Hebrews 9:13, 14) Jehovah wants us to talk to him about any of our problems and weaknesses. (Hebrews 4:14-16) As a result, we can be at peace with God.
We have the hope of living forever. “The wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) Because Jesus died for us, we can live forever and enjoy perfect health. (Revelation 21:3, 4) But what must we do to receive those blessings?
Now that you’ve learned about God’s great love, how can you become his friend? It is not easy to love someone you don’t know. John 17:3 says that we can come to know Jehovah. As you do this, your love for him will deepen, you will want to please him, and you will become his friend. So keep learning about Jehovah by studying the Bible.—1 John 5:3.
Accept Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. The Bible says that “the one who exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life.” (John 3:36) What does it mean to exercise faith? It means to do what Jesus taught us to do. (John 13:15) We cannot simply say that we believe in Jesus. To accept the ransom, we must do something about our faith. At James 2:26, we read: “Faith without works is dead.”
Jehovah gave his precious Son as a ransom for us.
WILL YOU ACCEPT THE RANSOM?
Think of how your heart is touched when someone gives you a beautiful gift. The ransom is the most precious gift of all, and we should be deeply grateful to Jehovah for it. John 3:16 tells us that “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son.” Yes, Jehovah loves us so much that he gave us his precious Son, Jesus. And we know that Jesus also loves us, because he was willing to die for us. (John 15:13) The gift of the ransom should convince you that Jehovah and Jesus really love you.—Galatians 2:20.
As we learn about Jehovah, we will become his friend and our love for him will deepen.
Attend the Memorial of Christ’s death. The evening before Jesus died, he taught us that we should have a memorial of his death. We do this each year, and it is called the Memorial or “the Lord’s Evening Meal.” (1 Corinthians 11:20; Matthew 26:26-28) Jesus wants us to remember that he gave his perfect life as a ransom for us. He said: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (Read Luke 22:19.) When you attend the Memorial, you show that you remember the ransom and the great love that Jehovah and Jesus have for us.
The ransom is the greatest gift we could ever receive. (2 Corinthians 9:14, 15) That precious gift will even benefit millions of people who have already died. Chapters 6 and 7 will discuss how that is possible.
SUMMARY
TRUTH 1: WE ALL NEED THE RANSOM
“The Son of man came . . . to give his life as a ransom in exchange for many.”—Matthew 20:28
Why do we need the ransom?
Genesis 3:17-19
When Adam disobeyed God, he lost his special friendship with Jehovah, his perfect life, and his Paradise home. Romans 5:12
Because of what Adam did, we inherited sin and death. Ephesians 1:7
The ransom is Jehovah’s way of freeing humans from sin and death. TRUTH 2: JEHOVAH PROVIDED THE RANSOM
“God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might gain life through him.”—1 John 4:9
How did Jehovah provide the ransom?
Psalm 49:7, 8
None of us could ever pay the ransom for the perfect life that Adam lost. Luke 1:35
Jehovah sent his precious Son to the earth to be born as a perfect human. Romans 3:23, 24; Hebrews 9:24
After Jesus was resurrected, he returned to heaven, where he gave the value of his perfect human life to Jehovah as the ransom. TRUTH 3: THE RANSOM GIVES US REAL HOPE
“He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more.”—Revelation 21:4
How can we benefit from the ransom?
1 John 1:8, 9
Our sins can be forgiven. Hebrews 9:13, 14
We can have a clean conscience before God. Romans 6:23
We have the hope of everlasting life. Galatians 2:20
The gift of the ransom proves that Jehovah and Jesus really love us. TRUTH 4: WE NEED TO ACCEPT THE RANSOM
“God . . . gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might . . . have everlasting life.”—John 3:16
How can we show we are grateful for God’s gift of the ransom?
John 17:3
Come to know Jehovah and Jesus, and imitate them. Luke 22:19
Attend the Memorial of Christ’s death each year. John 3:36; James 2:26
Do more than simply say we believe in Jesus. Do what Jesus taught us to do. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102015145?q=rom+6%3A23&p=par
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Act in Harmony With Jesus’ Loving Prayer
“Father, . . . glorify your son, that your son may glorify you.”—JOHN 17:1.
 Jesus talks late into the night, imparting to his disciples precious knowledge from God. Then he raises his eyes to heaven and prays: “Father, the hour has come; glorify your son, that your son may glorify you, according as you have given him authority over all flesh, that, as regards the whole number whom you have given him, he may give them everlasting life. . . . I have glorified you on the earth, having finished the work you have given me to do. So now you, Father, glorify me alongside yourself with the glory that I had alongside you before the world was.”—John 17:1-5.
While on earth, Jesus worked hard to help his disciples to overcome their weaknesses. This was essential for them to complete the work that Jesus had started. “Just as you sent me forth into the world,” prays Jesus, “I also sent them forth into the world.” For them to succeed in this lifesaving work, Jesus emphasizes three vital needs. 
First, he prays that his disciples be no part of Satan’s unholy world. 
Second, he prays that they may be sanctified, or kept holy, by applying to themselves the truth of God’s Word. 
Third, Jesus repeatedly begs that his disciples may be united in the same bond of love that exists between him and his Father. 
This calls for self-examination. Each of us should ask, ‘Am I acting in harmony with Jesus’ three requests?’ By giving attention to these things, Jesus expresses optimism “that the world may believe that you sent me forth.”—Read John 17:15-21.
Under the influence of their religious leaders, the majority of people in the world choose to ignore the clear evidence that Jehovah has a united people who truly know him. 
The same was true respecting Jesus’ day. So he concludes with these endearing words: “Righteous Father, the world has, indeed, not come to know you; but I have come to know you, and these have come to know that you sent me forth. And I have made your name known to them and will make it known, in order that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in union with them.”—John 17:25, 26.
Who can deny that Jesus has acted in harmony with his prayer? As Head of the congregation, he continues to help us make known his Father’s name and purpose. May we keep on submitting to his headship by zealously obeying his command to preach and make disciples. (Matt. 28:19, 20; Acts 10:42) 
May we also work hard at preserving our precious unity. By doing these things, we will be acting in harmony with Jesus’ prayer, to the glory of Jehovah’s name and to our eternal happiness.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013767?q=john+17%3A18&p=par

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Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Italians evangelicals take a stand
The Commission of evangelical churches for relations with the state: "How Italian evangelicals consider religious freedom a fundamental and inalienable right"
Of  Agency NEV  - April 28, 2017 0 3702 Facebook   Twit Rome (NEV), 28 April 2017 - "How Italian evangelicals consider religious freedom a fundamental and inalienable right. Just because they are victims of persecution or discrimination, Italians Evangelicals represented in the Commission of evangelical churches for relations with the State (CCERS) protesting against the decision to ban the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and confiscation of their property in Russia ". Thus begins the declaration adopted yesterday by CCERS at its meeting on April 27, referring to the judgment with which the Russian Supreme Court has effectively "banned" religious minority from the territory of the Russian Federation.
"We express even deep concern for the reason given by the Russian authorities - he continues CCERS statement - which, without contesting specific crimes, justified the measure as the preaching of Jehovah's Witnesses constitute a 'threat to the rights of citizens, for the 'public order and public safety'. As Italian Protestants - said the document - do not forget that in our country less than a century ago, similar accusations were directed not only against the Jehovah's Witnesses, also of Jews and Pentecostals, and based on those accusations you wrote a page shameful in the history of our country and Europe. We hope that the appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, already begun by Jehovah's Witnesses, to re-establish a principle of fundamental and inalienable freedoms for all civil and democratic state ".
At this time the president of the Federation of Protestant Churches in Italy (FCEI), pastore Luca Maria Negro (which by statute is also president of CCERS), signed the appeal that the Italian section of the International Association for the Defense of Religious Liberty ( AIDLR ) launched about, and that will be delivered into the hands of the Russian ambassador in Rome,  Sergey Razov .
http://www.nev.it/nev/2017/04/28/testimoni-di-geova-in-russia-gli-evangelici-italiani-prendono-posizione/

Baptist leader sympathizes with Jehovah's Witnesses
INTERVIEW: EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN-BAPTIST PASTOR YURY SIPKO
by Vladimir Oivin
Portal-Credo.Ru, 24 April 2017
 
--Vladimir Oivin: How do you assess the decision of the Russian Supreme Court for banning the activity of Jehovah's Witnesses?
 
--Yury Sipko:  If the Ministry of Justice filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court, then the fate of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses was decided beforehand. At least, I did not see in the actions of our authorities on this matter some kind of reasonable legal basis. All these actions are politicized, intended for the infringement of liberties, both religious, and political, and civil.
 
This decision is obviously illegal; it contradicts the constitutional norm, but fits the general trend: the ground is cleared, the territory of freedom is reduced to the limit, and only those who fit within we framework of the chekist [secret police] worldview have the right to life.
 
Nevertheless, it is very bitter. I am extremely distressed, no matter what.
 
--What awaits the Russian Jehovah's Witnesses in the near future?
 
--As people of faith they will live even in prison conditions, as it once was. Officially, of course, the judicial decision with confiscation of property, practically equating this organization with a terrorist one—this is a disgrace; it simply does not lend itself to either commentary or explanation.
 
But people in the future also will believe; for them all these persecutions are not terrible; they have profound convictions.  And here the Russian authorities only gave themselves a good licking, discrediting the judicial and legal system. I am embarrassed for the country in which such hooligans rule.
 
--Can a mass emigration of believers now begin?
 
--Whoever understands and has such an opportunity has already emigrated long ago. But a mass exodus is a complex thing. I do not see the energy among our people that is enough for an exodus or a protest. There is only a long-dead legal consciousness, long-dead civic responsibility; there is a state of slavish obedience. And it is this state that is the cause of violence.
 
But this is only the "beginning of sorrows," and the "great tribulation" is still ahead.
(tr. by PDS, posted 28 April 2017)

“Stand Firm and See the Salvation of Jehovah”
“Jehovah is on my side; I shall not fear. What can earthling man do to me?”—PSALM 118:6.
Kim Min-hwan, right, a Jehovah’s Witness in South Korea, singing a hymn. He was imprisoned for being a conscientious objector. Many more to be released. Pray for them and their strength to keep strong!
 
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10 “You are my witnesses,” declares Jehovah, “Yes, my servant whom I have chosen, So that you may know and have faith in me And understand that I am the same One. Before me no God was formed, And after me there has been none."11 "I—I am Jehovah, and besides me there is no savior.” (Isaiah43:10,11)
Honor Jehovah’s Great Name
“I will glorify your name to time indefinite.”—PS. 86:12.
BY AND LARGE, Christendom’s churches have distanced themselves from God’s name. For example, the Revised Standard Version states in its preface: “The use of any proper name for the one and only God . . . is entirely inappropriate for the universal faith of the Christian Church.”
Jehovah’s Witnesses, on the other hand, are proud to bear God’s name and to glorify it.
 To know God’s name involves much more than merely being acquainted with the word “Jehovah.” It includes knowing Jehovah’s reputation, as well as his qualities, purpose, and activities as revealed in the Bible, such as his dealings with his servants. 
Of course, Jehovah grants this insight progressively, according to the outworking of his purpose. (Prov. 4:18) 
Jehovah revealed his name to the first human pair; thus, Eve used it after giving birth to Cain. (Gen. 4:1) 
The faithful patriarchs Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob knew God’s name. Moreover, their appreciation for it grew as Jehovah blessed them, cared for them, and revealed aspects of his purpose to them. Moses was granted special insight into God’s name.
Likewise today, Jehovah is ‘proving to be.’ By means of his Son, he foretold that during the last days, the Kingdom message would be preached “in all the inhabited earth.” (Matt. 24:14) 
Who else but God Almighty could foretell such a work, see that it is done, and use many “unlettered and ordinary” people to accomplish it? (Acts 4:13) 
Hence, when we share in this work, we actually share in the fulfillment of Bible prophecy. We honor our Father and show that we really mean it when we pray: “Let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.”—Matt. 6:9, 10.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013206?q=isa43%3A10%2C11&p=par
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"Let his kingdom come!" Matthew 6:9,10.

"Can you discover the deep things of God? Or discover everything about the Almighty? It is higher than heaven. What can you accomplish?"
(Job 11:7,8)
Job 38 Then Jehovah answered Job out of the windstorm:  
2 “Who is this who is obscuring my counsel And speaking without knowledge? 
3 "Brace yourself, please, like a man; I will question you, and you inform me. 
 4 Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand.  
5 "Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? 
6 "Into what were its pedestals sunk,BOr who laid its cornerstone,
 7 "When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause? 
8 "And who barricaded the sea behind doors When it burst out from the womb, 
9 "When I clothed it with clouds And wrapped it in thick gloom, 
10 "When I established my limit for it And put its bars and doors in place, 
11 "And I said, ‘You may come this far, and no farther; Here is where your proud waves will stop’? 
12 "Have you ever commanded the morning Or made the dawn know its place, 
13 "To take hold of the ends of the earth And to shake the wicked out of it? 
14 It is transformed like clay under a seal,BAnd its features stand out like those of a garment. 
15 "But the light of the wicked is held back from them,And their uplifted arm is broken. 
16 "Have you gone down to the sources of the sea Or explored the deep waters? 
17 "Have the gates of death been revealed to you, Or have you seen the gates of deep darkness? 
18 "Have you understood the vast expanse of the earth? Tell me, if you know all of this. 
19 "In which direction does the light reside? And where is the place of darkness, 
20 "That you should take it to its territory And understand the paths to its home? 
21 "Do you know this because you were already born And the number of your years  is great? 
22 "Have you entered the storehouses of the snow, Or have you seen the storehouses of the hail, 
23 "Which I have reserved for the time of distress, For the day of battle and war? 
24 "From what direction is light dispersed, And from where does the east wind blow on the earth? 
25 "Who has cut a channel for the flood And made a path for the thunderous storm cloud, 
26 "To make it rain where no man lives, On the wilderness where there are no humans, 
27 "To satisfy devastated wastelands And cause the grass to sprout? 
28 "Does the rain have a father, Or who fathered the dewdrops? 
29 "From whose womb did the ice emerge, And who gave birth to the frost of heaven 
30 "When the waters are covered as if with stone, And the surface of the deep waters is frozen solid? 
31 "Can you tie the ropes of the Kiʹmah constellation Or untie the cords of the Keʹsil constellation? 
32 "Can you lead out a constellation in its season, Or guide the Ash constellation along with its sons?
33 "Do you know the laws governing the heavens, Or can you impose their authority on the earth? 
34 "Can you raise your voice to the clouds To cause a flood of water to cover you? 
35 "Can you send out lightning bolts? Will they come and say to you, ‘Here we are!’ 
36 "Who put wisdom within the clouds Or gave understanding to the sky phenomenon? 
37 "Who is wise enough to count the clouds, Or who can tip over the water jars of heaven? 
38 "When the dust pours into a mass And the clods of earth stick together? 
39 "Can you hunt prey for a lion Or satisfy the appetites of young lions 
40 "When they crouch in their lairs Or lie in ambush in their dens?
41 "Who prepares food for the raven When its young cry to God for help And wander about because there is nothing to eat?"
We are Truly Blessed to Know Jehovah and His Works!
Enjoy these Pictures of Lands we cannot visit. Photos by Paul Zizka (previously featured) 
climbing glaciers in Jasper and Banff
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Do You Appreciate Jehovah’s Watchful Care?
"When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.”"—Jas. 1:13.
Do you appreciate Jehovah’s watchful care when you suffer trials, confident that he will provide a way out?
“The eyes of Jehovah are everywhere, watching both the bad and the good.”—PROV. 15:3.
What about us today? Jehovah’s eyes penetrate our heart; we cannot conceal our true inclinations and motivations from him. 
Our loving Father wants us to follow the pathways of righteousness; yet, he does not force us to change the course we are on. Through his Word, the Bible, he warns us when we are headed in the wrong direction. 
How? In our daily Bible reading, we often come across a passage that helps us to overcome bad tendencies and unwholesome inclinations.
In addition, our Christian publications may shed light on a problem with which we may have been struggling and show us how we can overcome it. And at our congregation meetings, all of us receive counsel that comes at just the right time!
All such warnings are really evidence of Jehovah’s loving, watchful care for us as individuals.
True, the words of the Bible have been there for centuries, the publications prepared by God’s organization are written for millions, and the counsel at the meetings is intended for the whole congregation. 
Still, in all these cases, Jehovah directed your attention to his Word so that you could adjust your inclinations.
Thus it can be said that this is evidence of Jehovah’s loving personal care for you.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2014287?q=james+1%3A13&p=par

“You are the universe, expressing itself as a human for a little while”
Our Creator a Grand Designer of Humans and the Universe!
How wonderful are all your productions.
“How many your works are, O Jehovah! All of them in wisdom you have made. The earth is full of your productions.” (Psalm 104:24

Women are oppressed all over the world.  Any form of oppression is a Satanic quality.   Jehovah told Adam after his fall that he would dominate his wife. In different cultures is just depends upon the degree. Husbands who lovingly care for their wives are much happier - hence the instruction from Jehovah to love your wife.  Wives on the other hand should show deep respect. This is not hard when a husband is kind.

TRUE TALK

185,000 in both cases.
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The thought occurred to me that it might have been tempting for some in the Org to pray that the letter-writing campaign would backfire. Having foreigners attempt to influence judges and courts will inevitably lead to a showdown of strength and there are several countries where the outcome of such a showdown could be predictable. I believe, for example, that some persons in the Org knew in advance the most likely outcome of an old letter-writing campaign to the president of Malawi. In some cases, instead of trying to create an 'international incident' the Org chose to compromise doctrine, such as in Bulgaria and Mexico. Sometimes I do believe it's a matter choosing the battles.
But in any case, our prayers should always be for the support and encouragement of our brothers in Russia. We can pray for the ban to be lifted and pray for their freedom of movement and freedom of speech. But we should also remember, as Jesus did, that we pray not for our will, but Jehovah's will to be done. (Luke 22:42) 

@SHARON LEE MOYER Thank you for liking. Soon Jehovah God through His appointed King ? Christ Jesus will march on to destroy God's enemies! Exciting times coming soon! 
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I agree we cannot say this is not the time for action. "they could not put us out by pouring GAS on this fire. But the result unknown to them will be that we wIl EXPLODE WITH MANY NEW HUNGRY ONES WHO ARE DISGUSTED WITH THE PRACTICES OF THESE RELIGIOUS HYPOCRITES. AS THE WORLD IS NOW GETTING THIS GREAT WITNESS AND WILL CONTINUE TO AS BROTHER SANDERSON SAID in the BROADCAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!REALLY HE DID SAY IT "A WITNESS TO ALL THE NATIONS" NOT JUST RUSSIA.
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Other times Jehovah's people have gone under ban meant growth for them. Read any Watchtower literature and Yearbooks on many countries including U.S.S.R and others. I have several books dealing with JW in Russia before the end of communism that showed the tremendous growth that can result from being under ban. Do not expect Jehovah to do nothing his holy spirit is stronger than any ban put by men. Have faith in Jehovah's Organization the time is near.
Size means nothing to Jehovah...he sent one angel to destroy the entire army of Assyria {King of the North}. Have a bright outlook for the future for Jehovah is in control and knows what will occur before we do.
Queen Esther  But  just  now  seems  NOT  HIS  time....    otherwise  it  were  coming  to  another  result  in  RUSSIA  ;-((
Sorry but I like to have a more upbeat healthy optimistic attitude to what is happening in order to energize the friends and I believe the end is near. I hope you understand Esther .

14 “....You well know with all your heart and with all your soul* that not one word out of all the good promises that Jehovah your God has spoken to you has failed. They have all come true for you. Not one word of them has failed." (Joshua 33:14)
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Holy Spirit’s Role in the Future
In the future, Jehovah will employ his holy spirit in remarkable ways to accomplish the fulfillment of his purpose. Consider first the matter of protection. As we have seen, Jehovah used his spirit in the past to protect individuals as well as the nation of Israel as a whole. 
Hence, we have every reason to believe that he will use that same powerful spirit to protect his people during the approaching great tribulation. 
We need not speculate about exactly how Jehovah will care for us then. Rather, we can look to the future with confidence, knowing that lovers of Jehovah will never be hidden from his view or beyond the reach of his holy spirit.—2 Chron. 16:9; Ps. 139:7-12.
Let us never forget that Jehovah’s unfolding purpose is certain to succeed, for he uses his holy spirit—the most powerful force in the universe—to carry it out. That purpose involves you. Therefore, let it be your firm determination to supplicate Jehovah for his spirit and work in harmony with its leadings. (Luke 11:13) Thus you may have the prospect of living as Jehovahpurposed humans to live—forever in Paradise on earth.
 

Holy Spirit’s Role in the Future
In the future, Jehovah will employ his holy spirit in remarkable ways to accomplish the fulfillment of his purpose. Consider first the matter of protection. As we have seen, Jehovah used his spirit in the past to protect individuals as well as the nation of Israel as a whole. 
Hence, we have every reason to believe that he will use that same powerful spirit to protect his people during the approaching great tribulation. 
We need not speculate about exactly how Jehovah will care for us then. Rather, we can look to the future with confidence, knowing that lovers of Jehovah will never be hidden from his view or beyond the reach of his holy spirit.—2 Chron. 16:9; Ps. 139:7-12.
Let us never forget that Jehovah’s unfolding purpose is certain to succeed, for he uses his holy spirit—the most powerful force in the universe—to carry it out. That purpose involves you. Therefore, let it be your firm determination to supplicate Jehovah for his spirit and work in harmony with its leadings. (Luke 11:13) Thus you may have the prospect of living as Jehovahpurposed humans to live—forever in Paradise on earth.