Consider Models of Long-Suffering
“God . . . tolerated with much long-suffering vessels of wrath made fit for destruction.”—ROMANS 9:22.
See blog post: Memories ~ The Cloud
I've been asked... "Why would Jehovah choose you?" My response "Why not? You believe Jehovah chose 8 men of the GB of JW's, so why couldn't he choose me?" I then asked her to re-examine the recent video put out by brother Lett. That she not just listen to what he says, but to study it, read the scriptures he uses to prove his points. I told her she would soon realize, he doesn't actually back up his teaching with scripture. She said she would revisit the video. It is my hope that she does.
See blog post: Chosen...Heart Condition
So now to actually answer that question properly...
Romans 9 ~
Romans 9:1 ASV — I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,
Chosen before they are born, not after being baptized and performing many years in service, as taught by the GB Member of JW - Brother Lett...
Romans 9:11 ASV — for the children being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth,
Fact ~
On 09/25/11, my father Jose Gomes passed away just before midnight, on my brother Jose Gomes' birthday. Exactly 2 weeks, almost to the minute, after my mom passed away on 09/11/11.
1 Corinthians 12:1-4 and story of Hosea and Gomer.
Do not think highly of yourselves. Those who deem themselves righteous, have actually become unrighteous.
How many have been sacrificed?
How many have turned to the world and away from Jehovah, because of false teachings and doctrines?
Who hold the (blood) cup of the Holy Ones?
Besides myself, here are some examples of JWs who've been persecuted by other JWs and the JW organization. All, because of JW's who not only follow false teachings/doctrines, but they don't practice what they preach.
Have you ever wondered, where do JW's go when they leave the organization? Many turn to the world because they don't know where else to go, but many have remained in Jehovah's good graces and keep preaching.
Here are some examples:
On 3/26/21, while doing some research online, I came across this ex-JW brother whom claims to be a "chosen one" and was disfellowshipped for bringing out discrepancies within the JW organization. It seems he has maintained his loyalty to Jehovah, and continues to preach some truths about Jehovah's Word from the Holy Scriptures and some truths about the wrongdoings in the JW organization.
Links: Robert King and The Watchman's Post.
I also have a clip of someone whom lost her mother, whom died as a devout JW, a "chosen one" that was persecuted by JW's and wrote letters asking for mercy.
I was also told a sad story by someone whom I was preaching to. He told me that he went to my congregation many years ago for the Memorial of Jesus Christ, he is not a JW and whose heart was troubled, very bothered by the witnessing of elders taking it upon themselves to stop someone whom felt they had a heavenly calling "chosen" from partaking.
Ask yourself...have you ever taken upon yourself to play the role of Jehovah God and stopped someone from partaking or getting baptized?
I wasn't surprised, they did something similar to me. I was yelled at and told "I was not anointed" (July 2020) I was later told that I could not be baptized because I still felt that I was anointed and I was then silenced. (October 2020) Losing family and friends.
See blog post: What is False Religion?
To this very day I remain silenced from the congregation, unable to preach with my brothers and sisters and unable to ask questions or partake in any discussions during meetings. Thankfully, due to the pandemic, they've been unable to stop me from partaking at the Memorial, as the Memorial is now done via zoom from the comfort of our homes. I'm thankful to Jehovah for that.
Do you know the meaning of blasphemy?
*Updated: 09/13/21
*The following articles is incorrect on stating those who committed blasphemy against the spirit. JW.org seems to have no knowledge of what is means to be anointed by HOLY SPIRIT, to be born again and baptized into Christ's death.
The Bible’s ViewCan Blasphemy Be Forgiven?
They also claim Judas Iscariot (who was called Satan) sinned against the spirit, see here...Their Sins Were Unforgivable
The choice is theirs on whether not they should partake, or get baptized...recognize what you're doing is bad and "please repent." (Matthew 5:23, 24) I've already forgiven them. They don't have to do it for me, but they should do it for Jehovah. Jehovah knows those whom belong to Him. No one EVER has the right to make that decision for them... to tell someone that they "are" or "are not" anointed, let alone stop them from partaking or getting baptized.
In the end...Jehovah always provides.
These are just a few examples that I am aware of, but it does make me sad to think about how many more anointed ones have been persecuted by this organization throughout the years, not to mention ALL Jehovah's Witnesses in general who've been persecuted in one way or another and have left.
If you are reading this and are an ex-Jehovah's Witness, please return to Jehovah...not the organization, but to JEHOVAH. You are not alone. We all learn things in a progressive manner, but to get there will depend on your heart condition. (Proverbs 4:18) (Joshua 1:8)
How many of you continue to accept a teaching just because it was given to you by the Governing Body of JW's, and refuse to listen to those whom tell you it's an incorrect teaching?
The answer: MOST OF YOU.
How many prefer to not investigate it, to be sure it is in-line with Jehovah's Word the Holy Scriptures?
If you're not willing to investigate the teachings of men (1 John 4:1) and you prefer to be lazy or become fearful and go with the explanation of the GB, than you now know whom your God has become.
Thankfully, Jehovah is merciful and always gives ample time for repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) You, who are held to a higher standard, because Jehovah has allowed this chosen group to have more Bible truths than any other.
~ Peace, Love and Joy ~
