Maria Lina's Creative Designs (MLCD): April 2021

I'd like to start by sharing with you a very important scripture, that I feel continues to be somewhat overlooked. It is actually used in today's daily text for Jehovah's Witnesses... it is Ephesians 6:12.

Thursday, April 8

We have a struggle . . . against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places.—Eph. 6:12.

One of the most heartwarming ways in which Jehovah shows his concern for us as his servants is by helping us to resist our enemies. Our main enemies are Satan and the demons. Jehovah warns us about these enemies, and he gives us what we need to resist them. (Eph. 6:10-13) When we accept Jehovah’s help and rely on him completely, we can succeed in opposing the Devil. We can have the same kind of confidence that the apostle Paul had. He wrote: “If God is for us, who will be against us?” (Rom. 8:31) As true Christians, we are not fascinated with Satan and the demons. We focus most of our attention on learning about Jehovah and serving him. (Ps. 25:5) However, we do need to know the basic ways that Satan operates. Why? So that we can avoid being outwitted by him.—2 Cor. 2:11; ftn. w19.04 20 ¶1-2

What doesn't this text explain?

Ephesians 6:12

"Because we have a struggle, not against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places."

"NOT AGAINST BLOOD AND FLESH"...those in control of the governments, those in authority and the world rulers are all controlled by Satan...against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places. These ones whom are currently in power (humans) are actually controlled by Satan. So the fight, is not against mankind itself, it's against Satan and his demons who use humans as pawns to do his dirty work.

Those with authority...including ALL your religious leaders.

Acts 20:29, 30

"I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among you and will not treat the flock with tenderness, and from among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves."

Let's start with religious leaders first... the harlot, Babylon the Great, the mother of the prostitutes...the JW Organization (1 John 2:18) and other false Christ's aka the Pope, and the Jews, whom persecuted Jesus Christ. ~ Revelation 17:1.5, 6

Antichrist's ~ 2 John 7; 1 John 4:3; 1 John 2:22

*Updated: 02/16/23 -

See blog post:

Chosen...Heart Condition

Excerpt...

The Memorial will be held on Saturday March 27, 2021. It is a double Sabbath and is exactly 42 months from 09/27/17. It is a time, times and half. (3 1/2 years). (Daniel 7:25; 12:7; Revelation 12:14) (Daniel 9:27) (Daniel 12:1,4; Matthew 24:21)

Daniel 9:27 ASV — And he shall make a firm covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease; and upon the wing of abominations [shall come] one that maketh desolate; and even unto the full end, and that determined, shall [wrath] be poured out upon the desolate.

*Door closed...

Matthew 25:10 NIV — “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.

*Asleep virgins...

Matthew 25:11-13 NIV — “Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’ “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’ “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Luke 12:38 ASV — And if he shall come in the second watch, and if in the 👉 THIRD, and FIND THEM so, BLESSED are those SERVANTS.

End Excerpt.

Who profane God's name?

There are many, but it starts with the Jehovah's Witnesses...

As they've stated many times, "they are a people" for His name.

Has the temple begun to be destroyed?

This week's Watchtower...

“The Head of Every Man Is the Christ” | Watchtower Study (jw.org)

Understanding Headship in the Congregation

Link to footnote* posted below.

What's missing?

Their false teaching of the Faithful and Discreet Slave...

because Christ did not become King in 1914.

Watchtower December 15, 1971

*Here's the link to their footnote for July 15, 2013...

“Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?” | Study

Excerpt...

16 When does Jesus arrive? The answer is found in the context. Remember that when the preceding verses speak of Jesus as “coming,” the word refers to the time when he comes to pronounce and execute judgment at the end of this system. * (Matt. 24:30, 42, 44) Hence, Jesus’ “arriving,” or “coming,” mentioned in the illustration of the faithful slave takes place during the great tribulation.

End excerpt.

See blog post:

Baptism - Circumcision of the Heart

Narrow is the Gate...
Prodigal Daughter ~ The Great Awakening

NOTE: Their Watchtower for the following month March 2021, also has no mention of the faithful slave. It is my hope that the changes being made are scriptural and that they will be honest in admitting that they are not the faithful slave. Jesus Christ does not return multiple times, in 1914, then again during the tribulation. He has a 2nd coming which is during the tribulation, as stated in their July 15, 2013 Watchtower, (referenced footnote of the current Watchtower February 2021 pg.18).

*Updated: 02/16/23

They doubled down on the teaching.

I finally left on 04/11/21.

See video: posted on 11/30/22 ~

Who was Jesus? Who is the Faithful Servant?

*End update.

Jehovah's Witnesses continue to be misled regarding this point...

Here is the 2nd coming of Christ...

Matthew 24:3, 30, 31, 42

FURTHERMORE there is no scripture that states you are to FOLLOW the faithful slave. The job of the mentioned slave in Matthew 24:45 is to put out food to the domestics at the PROPER TIME. We are to follow ONLY Jehovah God through His word ~ the Holy Scriptures and Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:6

Sadly, the following image is from their Revelation Climax Book, on page 61, paragraph 14.

I would like to remind them of the following scripture...

Matthew 24:36

"Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father."

Again, I don't know what changes are being made, but it is my hope that they keep in mind the above mentioned scripture. ~ 1 John 2:18

Antichrist ~ The Greek term has a twofold meaning. It refers to that which is anti, or opposed to, Christ. It may also refer to a false Christ, one in the place of Christ. All people, organizations, or groups that falsely claim to represent Christ or claim to be the Messiah or that oppose Christ and his disciples can properly be called antichrists.—1Jo 2:22.

Revelation 17:6

And I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the holy ones

and with the blood of the witnesses of Jesus.

I do agree with the following tract...
Who Really Controls the World?

We know that we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. ~ 1 John 5:19

Why must you love your enemy? "flesh and blood" ~ Matthew 5:44

All mankind is influenced by Satan and his demons. That means you, me, people in high places, people in low places, it means...all Mankind.

While being crucified (meaning tortured and hung to die), why did Jesus ask Jehovah to "forgive them for they do not know what they are doing"? ~ Luke 23:34

Where they not being controlled by Satan?

I agree with the following article...
Why Did Jesus Suffer and Die?

All mankind will be saved through the sacrifice given by Jesus Christ...it's sin against the Holy Spirit that incurs death.

1 Corinthians 15:40

There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

John 12:42, 43, 48
Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day. - ASV

Revelation 16:13

And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits, as it were frogs:

THIS IS A SPIRITUAL WAR...Ephesians 6:12
"Because we have a struggle, not against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places."

1 Timothy 4:1

But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons.

1 Corinthians 15:50
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

All teach doctrines that do not originate from the Bible. Jehovah allows light to come in, in a progressive manner. (Proverbs 4:18) That does not mean He will allow you to make false predictions nor come up with your own understanding of scripture then teach it as a false doctrine, that is what a false prophet does.~ Deuteronomy 18:20-22

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Have you ever, as a trinitarian, told a Mormon, JW or others, that they weren't Christians because their view of Christ was different from yours? A trend that seems to be spreading among trinitarians.

Have you ever, as a unitarian, ever mocked a unitarian/trinitarian because they didn't see things your way or because they believed in the trinity?

How many varying unitarian beliefs are out there, and yet all claim to be righteous?

How many varying trinitarian beliefs are out there, and yet all claim to be righteous?

Is it a wonder why many are Atheists and don't believe in the Bible?

THIS IS SATAN'S WORLD.

Be careful not to step on someone else's food, as to not cause them to stumble. It is possible the food you believe in to be truth, many not actually be the truth you think it to be.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (NWT)

6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. 9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak. ~ ASV

1 Corinthians 9:20-22 ~ I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some.

1 Corinthians 12:12, 25 ~ All members are of one body ~ Christ. All members should have the same care for one another.

1Corinthians 13:1-3 ~ Without LOVE you have nothing.

Who make up the Body... Jehovah, Jesus Christ and the chosen (anointed and large multitude/crowd)

What does this scripture mean?

Matthew 7:14
"Whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are finding it."

The Great Tribulation - All mankind on earth ever created, will have the ability to know what life will be like under the rule of Christ Jesus during his Millennial Reign. This includes Adam and Eve.

Do you disagree with that?

Why? ~ Hosea 6:7

Are you judging?

Who and what is cursed, and where did the long garments come from...sacrificed animals? ~ Genesis 3:14, 17, 21

Everyone will be judged accordingly, some to righteousness, some to unrighteousness. ~ Matthew 25:31-46

Condition of the heart...

Matthew 12:31

For this reason I say to you, every sort of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the spirit will not be forgiven.

Although perfect, were they not too, flesh and blood influenced by Satan?

Eve had not even been given a chance to be named yet, before she had sinned. ~ Genesis 3:20

Do you not think that Jehovah was fully aware of how sinister Satan was, before he made the first human couple? ~ Ezekiel 28:12-19

It took Jesus Christ (the Prince Michael the archangel) to come down, remain a perfect representation of God in the flesh and give himself up as a sacrifice, because man himself was incapable.

Isaiah 9:6 ~ Prince of Peace.

Hebrews 1: 1-5 Through the Son, God created the universe. The Son radiates God's glory and expresses the character of God...God's representation.

Joshua 5: 13-15 The prince, representing Jehovah before Joshua, Joshua calls him Lord, bows down and worships him. (Same as Jesus)

Zechariah 3:4-9 Angel forgiving sin, representing Jesus Christ. "The stone I have set before Joshua."

Daniel 12:1 ~ Michael will stand during a great time of trouble.

Matthew 24:4, 15, 21, 22 ~ When Jesus arrives during a great time of trouble.

Revelation 12:7 ~ Michael (before he becomes King) fights with Satan.

Revelation 1:18; 9:1; 20:1-3 Hades and Abyss have the same meaning. Who holds the keys? Jesus/Michael before he becomes King.

NOTE:

Proverbs 8 (NWT) is NOT in reference to Jesus Christ, the JWs improperly apply this scripture to show he's Michael the Archangel.

Wisdom personifies a woman, not a man. NWT does not reflect this in scripture, it is omitted.

Scripture says she was there from the beginning of creation, but it does not state she is the FIRST of all creation, as some have translated it...

Proverbs 8:22 (ASV)

Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.

Possessed

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קָ֭נָנִי
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Original Word: קָנָה
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Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-naw')
Definition: to get, acquire

Genesis 1:1 , 26

In the beginning God (plural) created the heavens and the earth.
And God said, Let us (plural) make man in our image, after our likeness.

God ~ Elohim: usage includes angels.

End of note.

The fight is and has always been between Satan and Jehovah God. (SPIRITUAL WAR) After the Millennial rule, when Satan is released (Revelation 20:7-10) mankind will then have made a choice, siding with Satan or remaining in Jehovah God's good graces.

By then, all on earth will know the difference and you won't have an excuse. You will know what it is truly like to live in harmony and peace, to live in a true paradise under Christ's rule and having full knowledge of Jehovah God.

Afterwards...the final destruction of Satan and man. (Revelation 20:11-15)

1 Corinthians 15:22-25 ~ In proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then they that are Christ's, at his coming. Then comes the end (after the 1000 year rule) when he turns the Kingdom over to God the Father, having destroyed every ruler and authority and power.

Revelation 21:5-8

"And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” And he said to me: “They have come to pass! I am the Alʹpha and the O·meʹga, the beginning and the end. To anyone thirsting I will give from the spring of the water of life free. Anyone conquering will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But as for the cowards and those without faith and those who are disgusting in their filth and murderers and the sexually immoral and those practicing spiritism and idolaters and all the liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This means the second death.”"

Please...STOP POINTING THE FINGER AT YOUR BROTHER/SISTER

~ Matthew 7:3-5

Many are claiming that not all Bibles are the same...you are right and wrong. If you honestly compare Bibles, there really isn't much of a difference. The overall message is the same. I compare Bibles all of the time. BUT, when removing Jehovah's name from the Bible, that makes a huge difference in the sense that you have now removed the main character from the Bible...Jehovah ~ your God.

Example: King James Version

New King James Version

Jeremiah 23:23-27 (ASV)

Am I a God at hand, saith Jehovah, and not a God afar off?

24 Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? saith Jehovah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith Jehovah.

25 I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.

26 How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?

27 that think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers forgat my name for Baal

The New World Translation is as good a translation of the Holy Scriptures as any other...Jehovah made certain of it. You don't have to believe in the Jehovah's Witness Organization and their explanation of all scriptures, to trust the Bible itself. I don't believe in them, but I trust in Jehovah wholeheartedly.

Jeremiah 23:30-33 (ASV)

Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbor.

31 Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.

32 Behold, I am against them that prophesy lying dreams, saith Jehovah, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting: yet I sent them not, nor commanded them; neither do they profit this people at all, saith Jehovah.

33 And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of Jehovah? then shalt thou say unto them, What burden! I will cast you off, saith Jehovah.

Note: If there is something Jehovah wants me to see that was changed, He will. He continues to show me it in my other Bibles....I have many versions that I study. To date several of things were changed, added or deleted, but nothing of great importance has changed the understanding that was given me.

1 John 2:26, 27 (ASV)

These things have I written unto you concerning them that would lead you astray.

And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you; concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.

Put your TRUST in Jehovah (Yahweh) and He will guide you.

If you want to know who your God truly is and you want to draw close to Him,

try studying a Bible with his name in it. Jehovah or Yahweh

In the end, the choice is yours. I don't recommend the NWT as your main Bible...try using the ASV (my preferred) as it's been the most accurate, or The Jerusalem Bible, REV or WEB - Western English to name a few.

I leave you with this...

What did Thomas mean when he said to Jesus, “My Lord and my God”? ~ John 20:28

Here's some commentary I shared on my FB...

I'm not sure why we're doing this on FB, but I would like to give you a few scriptures to ponder on as well...
John 1:18 No one has seen God, but the only-begotten god (Michael - the "Prince of Peace" in Isaiah 9:6) as a man... Jesus Christ.
John 14:1 Faith in God and "ALSO" in me.
John 14:8, 9 Show us the Father, whoever has seen me has seen the Father
John 14:10 The things I speak to you are not on my own, but the Father who is in "union" (like a husband and wife or in sync) with me is doing His works.
For those whom have the heavenly calling...
1 John 3:2
Beloved ones, we are now children of God, but...
"it has not yet been made manifest what we will be."
We do know that WHEN HE IS MADE MANIFEST we will be like him, because we will see him just as he is.
Matthew 5:8 Happy are the pure in heart since they will see God.
Jesus is a representation of Jehovah, his spokesman, therefore one can think of Jesus as God himself although he "is not" Jehovah God...meaning in everything he was Jehovah God, just not Jehovah God himself, as no one can see God. See scriptures given.

Song: He Will Call

For he will have a longing

For the work of his own hand.

That means YOU. 💖

Psalm 37:29

The righteous will possess the earth,

And they will live forever on it.

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~

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