Update 6/26/21: Those with faith in the scriptures are Jehovah's people. Regardless if you are a unitarian or a trinitarian, if you believe in the Bible and have faith, you are His people. Romans 10:8-13 Remember never to step on someone else's food as to make them stumble. 1Corinthians 8:1-13 Having been a part of the JW Organization, I can speak on them with my own experiences. Having made a decision to leave in April 2021, I have come across similar issues with other churches (beliefs) as well. Heart condition. (Galatians 5:22, 23) No one is more righteous than another, we're all sinners. (John 3:16)
IT'S SIMPLE ~ LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
End of update.
Reasoning from the Scriptures
The Bible shows that there would be a great increase in knowledge of the truth during “the time of the end.” (Dan. 12:4)
First I would like to share a card set, a project I started a while back...I finally added many more cards to the set, it's almost complete, I have 3 more cards to go. I added crackle medium to some of the seahorses, for a more authentic look.
I have many completed, but here's a small sample of a few...
This post goes to ALL. It is very important for ALL to understand...believers and nonbelievers, same religious beliefs or not.
I would like to bring your attention to yesterday's text...although it references apostates, the focus will be on why some drift away and why many may be stumbled.
Lord, whom shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life.—John 6:68.
...The Bible describes such a slow change as ‘drifting away.’ (Heb. 2:1) Unlike one who intentionally draws away from the truth, one who drifts away does not do so deliberately.
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If you read further, John 6:70 states: Jesus answered them: “I chose you twelve, did I not? Yet one of you is a slanderer." (Apostate)...Judas was among the 12 and betrayed Jesus.
An apostate is a betrayer of faith. In case anyone is wondering, I can assure you, I never have, nor will I ever betray my faith. I've always believed in Jehovah, Jesus Christ and the Bible.
As a child, I fell away from my faith. Having had experience with this, I'd like to focus on why one would fall away from their faith. These are near and dear to my heart...because most never stopped loving Jehovah or believing in Jesus Christ and the Bible, the stopped believing in the organization.
There are many wolves within the organization of the JW's. (Acts 20:29) and there are many who may not realize that what they are doing is bad, very bad. (Eccl. 5:1)
If you take one bad apple, what happens?
These will make some stumble (drift away). These will keep many "whom have faith in Jesus" from entering (stumbling block) and learning the truth. (Matt. 18:6)
It's very important to note:
NOT ALL WITNESSES ARE LIKE THAT. Many remain silent and are waiting patiently for Jehovah to make changes.
It's OUR responsibility as INDIVIDUALS to learn Bible truths. To draw close to Jehovah God and to know Jesus Christ. You don't have to agree with everything that happens within the organization...I DON'T. I follow the Bible "God's Word", not man's word. (Eph. 5:6)
This is an organization made up of imperfect people. WE'RE ALL IMPERFECT!!! Personally, I will continue to pray, especially for those who don't even see that what they are doing is bad. (Eccl. 5:1) It's not my place to judge them, NOR SHOULD IT BE YOURS. (Matt. 7:1, 2)
I believe they love Jehovah and Jesus Christ, unfortunately their views have become so clouded that they are unaware of just how much they idolize the organization, it truly saddens me...they don't see it and that may be due to pride.
See...
Please read or listen to the book of James or here's a few key scriptures to start with...
How many Jews were circumcised with an uncircumcised heart?
(Col. 2:18, 19) What are fine works? (Eph. 2: 8, 9) (Ja. 2:26) When doing "fine works" it's about behavior and how you carry yourself. (1 Peter 2:12-15) Is your behavior honoring the Son? If you do not honor the Son, you do not honor the Father who sent him. (Joh. 5:23)
It's our responsibility as an individual to do what is right by Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. (Josh. 1: 8; Ps. 1: 2) Don't allow someone's behavior or understanding stop you from learning the truth or become a cause of stumbling for you. Trust in Jehovah with all your heart. (Prov. 3:5)
QUESTION EVERYTHING, if it's not in the Bible, you don't have to take someone else's understanding of it. That doesn't make you a bad person, that makes you smart. Trust in Jehovah and He will guide you. (Prov. 4:18)
You don't have to go by what others do, choose to be around "like-minded" ones, you just have to find them...trust me, THERE ARE MANY. My allegiance is NOT to the organization or to any man, IT IS TO JEHOVAH GOD. (Eccl. 5:4,5) If anyone disagrees with that, then the above links are for you...Idolatry and Pride. Remember the days of Moses.
I honor both, Jehovah and Jesus Christ. (Matt. 11:25 -27)
I don't preach because I want one to become a JW, I preach to you because I want one to know the truth that is written in the Bible...the truth about Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. In the end, what you do with that knowledge, is up to you.
If you're one who believes in the "trinity" ~ Triune God, please compare Bibles, be smart...ask questions and don't go off someone else's understanding of it. If you're one who says JW's don't ask questions and they just follow blindly, ask yourself...are you one that's doing same?
Romans 14:11 ASV — For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God.
- Where is it written?
Isaiah 45:23 ASV — By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
Let's read a few verses before that to see who is speaking. I will highlight it in red.
Isaiah 45:21-22 ASV — Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else.
- Who is the head of Christ?
1 Corinthians 11:3 ASV — But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
That scripture, when read properly refers to Jehovah, states "that EVERY knee will bend to Jehovah" that includes EVERYONE, me and you, same faith or not, believers or nonbelievers...so why not start now?
You will be amazed on how the Bible will come to life (Heb. 4:12), and how much LOVE Jehovah will give to those searching for him. (Matt. 6:6, 21; 7:7)
This image posted is from my King James Bible - Psalm 83:18.
This scripture using Jehovah's "name" is in many Bibles, and CLEARLY STATES...JEHOVAH ALONE is the Most High over all the earth, not Jesus. Please, it's up to you as an individual to draw close to Jehovah God, learn Bible truths or let others stumble you...that includes the TEACHINGS FROM YOUR OWN RELIGIOUS LEADERS. Remember (Eph. 5:6) let no man deceive you.
I'll ask again...why remove Jehovah's name? Is it meant to confuse you? (2 Co. 11:14) (Jer. 23:27) Think for yourself...is LORD/Lord actually a title, or a name? It clearly states "Jehovah" is His name in Ps. 83:18. Please listen to what He is telling you, it means your life. (Matt. 7:14)
See...
I'm TRULY not afraid of "man" when I have Jehovah by my side.
What can man do to me? (Ps. 118:6; Heb. 13:6)
I fear Jehovah. (Prov. 2:5)
For I am convinced that nothing will separate me from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8: 38, 39
I love you and I trust that all you want...is to know the TRUTH. (Joh. 8:32) So please don't allow anyone to stumble you...if you're one who left Jehovah, now is the time to return, please.
A Time of Testing and Sifting
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“And suddenly there will come to His temple the true Lord, whom you people are seeking, and the messenger of the covenant . . . And he must sit as a refiner and cleanser.”—MALACHI 3:1, 3.
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“And suddenly there will come to His temple the true Lord, whom you people are seeking, and the messenger of the covenant . . . And he must sit as a refiner and cleanser.”—MALACHI 3:1, 3.
4. Why does Jehovah allow testing and sifting among his people?
4 Jehovah allows testing and sifting so as to refine, or purify, his people, helping them to reflect more accurately his image. (Ephesians 5:1) In the refining process, he skims off the dross by clearing away unclean teachings and practices. (Isaiah 1:25) He also sifts out from among his people those who refuse to submit to the refining process and who “cause stumbling and persons who are doing lawlessness.” This clears the way for “the sons of the kingdom,” the spiritual Israelites, to shine with brightness so that an earthly class can also be gathered and cleave to them organizationally for survival.—Matthew 13:38, 41, 43; Philippians 2:15.
4 Jehovah allows testing and sifting so as to refine, or purify, his people, helping them to reflect more accurately his image. (Ephesians 5:1) In the refining process, he skims off the dross by clearing away unclean teachings and practices. (Isaiah 1:25) He also sifts out from among his people those who refuse to submit to the refining process and who “cause stumbling and persons who are doing lawlessness.” This clears the way for “the sons of the kingdom,” the spiritual Israelites, to shine with brightness so that an earthly class can also be gathered and cleave to them organizationally for survival.—Matthew 13:38, 41, 43; Philippians 2:15.
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WHEN IS THE SLAVE APPOINTED OVER ALL THE MASTERS BELONGINGS?
15, 16. When does Jesus appoint the faithful slave over all his belongings?
...Jesus’ “arriving,” or “coming,” in the illustration of the faithful slave happens during the great tribulation.This generation (A-Z), the first - last of the anointed.
Pay attention to Daniel's Prophecy
- Governing Body has to consider spiritual implications.
- Clarification on our beliefs.
- Clarification on one scripture can have a domino effect on others.
- Clarification on one scripture can have ramification on other prophecies.
Jehovah protects His loyal ones. (Ps. 97:10, Zech. 2:8)
Always, always...Trust in Jehovah!
~ Peace, Love and Joy ~
