by Maria Nieves 33 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
As I recall a Bible study is if on the first call and you read a scripture then on the return visit you read and briefly discuss another scripture and something on JW.org you can count a study even if on the next visit they stop the discussion, at the end of the month you report a study,
The same will probably be the same with letter writing etc.
That probably account's for the high number of reported studies and the low number progressing to baptism.
come to think of it..how long is each study visit meant to last ?
suppose a pioneer has several weekly studies line up--say one each afternoon. all afternoon. say 3 hours each. in that time some mention is made of the bible. breaks for tea etc. if its with an elderly person at home the time could include other fine christan works..like cooking the person a meal--cleaning the home..doing laundry--other odd jobs.
the elderly person would be most grateful--and happy to pay the JW pioneer for their time---and speak highly to all their friends about how kindly and christian the JW pioneer is--and recommend to others.
end of the week--thats 5 x 3 hours time..15 hours, plus 5 studies..plus literature placed.
and ..wages !
everyones a winner.
@ Maria Nieves
Similar lies is seen in their words regarding baptism.
Bible teach chapter 18 paragraphs 24 states.......that you have made a dedication to Jehovah God himself, not to a work, a cause, other humans, or an organization.
Second baptismal question states............Do you understand that your baptism identifies you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with Jehovah’s organization?
If indeed Jws don't dedicate themselves to a work when a publisher says I am not interested in the field ministry work why will such be deemed INACTIVE, watched and seen as weak spiritually?
If indeed JWs are not dedicated to other humans, what happens when a JW publisher openly go against the Governing body of JWs as well as its foot soldiers? Why will such be seen as despicable apostates negative spinners, liars misinformation generators?
If indeed JWs are not dedicated to a cause, why will a publisher who publicly reject numerous teachings of the ORG designed for a particular cause that don't align with the scriptures get marked, reproved or disfellowshipped?
If indeed JWs are not dedicated to the ORGANIZATION why will a JWs who decides to DISASSOCIATE gets shunned, demonized and as added in the ORGANIZED book that......... such person repudiates his Christian standing.
One begin to wonder where is the place of CHRISTIAN STANDING in Romans 10: 10 - 13. Since leaving a religious organization equals not a Christian any longer.
I don't know if we should REVIEW it😀😀😀 like someone always do here😀😀😀
As stated before here pioneers and responsible brothers don't want to loose easy hours and marking of having bible study from their personal statistics.
In our congregation this reminder was widely discussed among brothers. Naïve ones wonder how some pioneers and elders have studied 10-15 years with same students without progress and still do. Anyone who understands how important good statistics are to be respected congregation member knows that people just play smart.
