Blondie’s Comments You Will Not Hear at the 07-12-2015 WT Study (FIGHT SATAN)(May 15, 2015 issue)
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The WTS usually says the Devil’s main and sometimes only target are the anointed remnant and the “other sheep” are collateral damage because of their association with them.
Short time? 101 years since 1914…how many left…19 more to 2034?
*** w01 11/15 p. 16 par. 3 Jehovah Is Our Refuge ***
The secret place of the Most High” is a figurative place of protection for us, and particularly for anointed ones, who are special targets of the Devil. (Revelation 12:15-17)
---Why other sheep and not great crowd? Not all other sheep are great crowd but all great crowd are other sheep….
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Many—such people…any studies or surveys to narrow what many is? Or does the WTS toss the crap at everyone?
Jws believe that pedophiles don’t exist in their organization but believe Satan does?
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Servants of Jehovah? Not disciples of Christ—Christians? Divine providence (God) chose Jesus’ followers to be called….jws or Christians?
(Acts 11:26) . . ., and it was first in Antioch that the disciples were by divine providence called Christians.
Why would the first perfect woman talk to a snake?
Where is the proof in this article that Satan began to wage war with the anointed in 1914? That the kingdom was born in 1914 not 33 C.E.? Was Satan not waging war with the anointed then?
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Satan isn’t humble? What about the CO telling the elders that they are special, “gifts in men”, “mighty men”, that they get more holy spirit than the rank and file? Is that humble?
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Who decides whose pride in themselves is good or bad? The elders?
Have you seen this scripture applied improperly? Elders applying to the rank and file but not to themselves?
(Luke 17:10) 10 So YOU, also, when YOU have done all the things assigned to YOU, say, ‘We are good-for-nothing slaves. What we have done is what we ought to have done.’”
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“Reject needed counsel” Do elders reject counsel…does counsel have to come from someone with higher authority…that is only elders can counsel elders?
Abigail went over her husband’s head (Nabal) to show hospitality to David and save the lives of the household. She did not check with Nabal first.
God counseled Cain but did God warn Abel his brother was thinking of killing him?
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Racism in the WTS….heavens no, no pedophiles either. I remember the jws that told me, a white woman, should not be so desperate to marry a black brother, they’re not a smart as white people. Or the ones that would not work predominantly black neighborhoods, avoiding it when the conductor had such a territory by suddenly having a bible study that morning. Up until 1970’s black people were rarely depicted in the publications or were at Bethel.
*** w73 12/1 p. 735 Questions From Readers ***
● What is the view of Jehovah’s witnesses toward interracial marriage?—France.
In many areas interracial marriages are becoming increasingly common. People are traveling more, and often find the ways and customs of people of other lands attractive. War, too, has played a part, and many European and North American soldiers have married Asiatic wives. There is, then, a somewhat broadened viewpoint on the part of many toward interracial marriage.
Nevertheless, not all persons share this broadened viewpoint, nor do all appreciate Bible standards. Many deep-seated prejudices remain in the world of mankind. A Christian, being realistic, must face life as it is—not as he wishes it might be.
In a few places, there are even laws making interracial marriages illegal. When that is the case, Christians are under Scriptural obligation to obey them, as such laws do not make it impossible for them to worship God with “spirit and truth.” (John 4:24; Rom. 13:1) Of course, if a Christian would prefer to move to a locality where such laws are not enforced, he is certainly free to do so.
In other communities, local prejudices produce discrimination and unkind treatment toward those of certain races of mankind. These prejudices do not make interracial marriage wrong. For the discerning Christian, nonetheless, they may give cause for thought as to the advisability of such marriage. No matter what the racial backgrounds of the mates, marriage of itself requires much adjustment on the part of both persons to be successful and to bring happiness. Human imperfection causes all marriages to bring some measure of ‘tribulation in the flesh,’ as the apostle Paul wisely points out. (1 Cor. 7:28) In certain localities, where racial prejudices are strong, this could put added strain on the marital relationship and could be especially trying for any children resulting. So the Christian should give thoughtful consideration to the probable consequences before entertaining the prospect of interracial marriage.
Persons of different races may have very similar backgrounds, culturally, socially and as to education. Or their backgrounds may be very different. Sometimes the varied habits, attitudes and customs that go with different backgrounds seem to add interest to the marriage union. Yet widely differing backgrounds, even among marriage mates of the same race, can and sometimes do give rise to problems, making marital adjustment more difficult. In making his decision, the Christian should also rightly weigh these factors—for the other person’s happiness as well as his own.
The Christian is under obligation to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom to others. (Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20) As a factor, then, he may consider whether or not interracial marriage is likely to create a seriously adverse effect on the attitude of the people in his community toward this Kingdom-announcement work. The examples of Christ Jesus and his apostles show that they were willing to forgo things to which they had a right rather than severely hinder persons from being receptive to the truth of God’s Word.—Rom. 15:3; 1 Cor. 10:32, 33.
However, after weighing all these factors thoughtfully, each Christian must make his own decision—in good conscience and motivated by love for God and for his neighbor.
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Nevertheless, disputes between fellow believers, which sometimes start with pride, can spiral out of control.
So is that the real issue but rather how the congregation handles it when it does happen? Do they ignore it and the elders tell the victim to “wait on God”?
Can you think of grudges or fights in a congregation you attend(ed)? I know a sister and her daughter-in-law went 20 years not talking to each other and it was only possible because the congregation members played along with it.
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How do or do the elders counsel members who feel superior? What about the COBOE that told the new elders that it was “his way or the highway”?
I remember one elder changing the topic of the local needs talk to how some lighter skinned black people in the congregation thought they were better than the darker ones. Not BOE sanctioned. Eventually these 2 brothers were put in 2 different congregations, but their prejudice did not improve.
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MATERIALISM—the ambiguous bugaboo the WTS uses to label people.
So Abraham wasn’t wealthy
Solomon wasn’t wealthy, or David
Esther wasn’t a queen and Mordecai a wealthy government official
Did Nicodemus or Joseph of Arimathea given away their wealth
But who decides what is evil that the world offers…the WTS? When do material things start causing jws to neglect their worship? Why can one millionaire brother be held up as an example but a brother who misses meetings to get food for his family is taking what is evil?
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Yes, the Bible does not say specifically what caused Demas to abandon Paul,
*** it-1 p. 612 Demas ***
The exact nature of Demas’ forsaking Paul ‘because of his love for the present system of things’ is not disclosed. The apostle does not say Demas became an apostate or opposer. Perhaps Demas’ love for material things and worldly pleasures became stronger than that for spiritual things. Fear of martyrdom with Paul may have caused Demas to seek a safer place and thus preserve his life in the then-existing system of things.
*** w84 10/15 p. 13 par. 16 Beware of Your Adversary, the Devil! ***
And no doubt the Devil used a love for material things and worldly pleasures to deflect Demas and other Christians from Jehovah’s service.
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Normal desire to provide materially…….but…
Jehovah wants us to live comfortably…but…
Many think…who are the many?
Slave exclusively for Riches…does that mean you can slave for riches but not “exclusively”
Have you ever checked to see how often the WTS encourages jws to be friends of Jesus?
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SEXUAL IMMORALITY
Who is the actress….Goldie Hawn…an expert on marriage?
Who is the actor.,..Brad Pitt…an expert on marriage?
Why does the WTS leave out the names of their experts?
Malign God’s gift of marriage….polygamy? WTS allowed polygamy among members until 1947.
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SCHOOLMATES (under 18) sexting …tatamount to distributing child pornography
Source of statistics: “Majority unmarried youths who lose their virginity say that they regret what they did”
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So what are situations that lead to immorality….being alone at any time with any male…? Can be hard to get to know a future marriage mate.
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Jesus …did not have to take time to weigh the pros and cons…what does that mean
Do jws when they say it is written referring to the Bible or WTS publications?
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Did Jesus say his followers would be hated on account of Jesus’ name or God’s?
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Nothing can do us permanent harm…so jws can choose death assured that they will get their life back?
Friends with whom Jesus or God?
Yes Satan will live for another 1,000 years…to be allowed to hurt humans again, will perfects humans hear for a 1,000 years that the Devil is out to get them?
Love, Blondie