by ozziepost 3 Replies latest jw friends
It's not often that a weekend poll elicits such a clear-cut response. Out of 18 responses, 8 said that they had only 1 or 2 excuses for missing meetings. That's 44%, almost half!
So what should we make of that? It seems to indicate that the control of the Borg over the R&F is such that missing meetings produces feelings of guilt.
Any other ideas?
Cheers, Ozzie
OZ, we go to meetings because of our love of Jehovah and his Son. When we miss meetings, part of that love of Jehovah and his Son leaves. Hence, we feel guilty. We might find ourselves even "grieving" the holy spirit by our not attending all meetings. Then, we could be displaying a lack or even outright loss of faith (which is another sin). Or by not attending the meetings, we might actually harden our hearts and commit the unforgivable sin, the sin against the holy spirit. So you see, OZ, this is a very serious matter and you shouldn't be making fun of those that try to recieve their spiritual food at the proper time....Repent, please.
Of course feelings of guilt are produced! That's why it's called a CULT!
OZ, we go to meetings because of our love of Jehovah and his Son. When we miss meetings, part of that love of Jehovah and his Son leaves. Hence, we feel guilty. We might find ourselves even "grieving" the holy spirit by our not attending all meetings. Then, we could be displaying a lack or even outright loss of faith (which is another sin). Or by not attending the meetings, we might actually harden our hearts and commit the unforgivable sin, the sin against the holy spirit. So you see, OZ, this is a very serious matter and you shouldn't be making fun of those that try to recieve their spiritual food at the proper time....Repent, please. *chockes on imaginative ciggie* Wow, thats creepy reasoning, glad I'm past the mourning and into hello-life mode :)
