the jws use the bible as their yardstick -
If that is the case then they are condemned by their own yardstick. On many counts.
False prophecy. And covering up their false prophecies.
Appointing child molesters as elders (2 of my brother-in-laws) and claiming they are "appointed by Holy Spirit."
Fornicating with the "disgusting thing that causes desolation", the UN.
Deceiving members about their history.
"Abstain from blood" - fractions ok now but once prohibited. Has god changed his mind?
Will men of Sodom be resurrected? How many times have they changed their minds? I lost count.
Rev. 22:18, 19 (NWT)
18 ?I am bearing witness to everyone that hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone makes an addition to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this scroll; 19 and if anyone takes anything away from the words of the scroll of this prophecy, God will take his portion away from the trees of life and out of the holy city, things which are written about in this scroll.
How much have the JWs added to their teaching that is not scriptural? Pioneers, bethel, publication of literature, no beards, international construction projects, rejection of emblems at memorial, jesus NOT mediator for all christians, dates.
Secret judicial hearings. This was not the case in the first century.
Prohibition on examining your own religion and beliefs once you are baptized.
In most cases they stand condemned by their own publications as well as the bible.
Walter