Apostasy Must Come First

Please, I am asking kindly, that all carefully study the literature and teachings that's being fed to you. This post is especially for the JW's...

This post will show just one of many false teachings that come from the top of the JW Organization. 

Is prophecy unfolding before your very own eyes?

 Apostasy must come first... 

2 Thessalonians 2:3 ASV — let no man beguile you in any wise: for it will not be, except the falling away come first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,

 Per JW Organization's very own description, this is what it means to be an APOSTATE.

Here's just ONE of many examples of Apostasy...

Watchtower January 2021

Please refer to Romans 9

In particular verse 11..."they had not yet been born" meaning before they are born, contradicts JW's Watchtower teaching above of "are not born with" it has to be "implanted." (key word)

Are they calling Jehovah God a liar? It's up to you to check every inspired statement and know the difference. Your life is in their hands.

1 John 4:1 ASV — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Here is their very own explanation of  Romans 9:11, contradicting for themselves, their very own teaching in the above Watchtower.

Predestinarian view...before the start of creation.

Now I'd like to bring your attention to the Watchtower for April 1, 1986...

Notice what the following states: "Teaching dissident or divergent views is not compatible with true Christianity, as Paul makes clear at 1 Corinthians 1:10.

As Jesus stated "watch out...for the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. ~ Matthew 16:11

It goes on to say..."Approved association with Jehovah's Witnesses requires...Scriptural beliefs that are unique to Jehovah's Witness.

Why are they unique? 

Is it because they are FALSE and don't back it up by scripture, as stated in the example above ~ Watchtower for January 2021 in paragraph 17?

Did they deviate from the truth and are they subverting your faith?

Per their very own words: 

"IF A CHRISTIAN (WHO CLAIMS BELIEF IN GOD, THE BIBLE AND JESUS) UNREPENTENTLY PROMOTES FALSE TEACHINGS, IT MAY BE NECCESSARY FOR HIM TO BE EXPELLED FROM THE CONGREGATION."

Jehovah is undoubtedly making sure that that will happen...

See previous blog post: Mankind Soon To Be Saved

Please heath the warning, as the end is fast approaching. As I've stated before, I LOVE YOU ALL and PRAY FOR YOU ALL...it doesn't matter what your belief is or understanding. In the last days, Jehovah will pour out His holy spirit. ~ Daniel 12:4 

Religious or not, we're lying in the power of the Wicked One. ~ 1 John 5:19 

I will not judge and I will continue to ONLY teach BIBLE TRUTHS. Let no man deceive you. ~ Ephesians 5:6

Update: My letter to the elders of my congregation...

May Jehovah bless you with...

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~

Narrow is the Gate...

With so many Christians in this world, why is the gate so narrow?

Matthew 7:13 ASV — Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.

UPDATE: This was a turning point for me. I knew JW.ORG was still riddled with many problems, I just didn't understand the extent of it. I still had to unlearn many false teachings. It took time, but Jehovah has taught me well. He allowed me to see the injustices, while still guiding me to the light properly, in a progressive manner. (Proverbs 4:18) I was taught by Jesus Christ to love anyway, no matter how much they continue to persecute you. (Matthew 5:44) 

I was SILENCED by the Jehovah's Witnesses for asking questions about some teachings they had and for claiming to be anointed by God.

I am so grateful to Jehovah.

 

I would like to start this post by sharing with you this fun, interactive card.

 This was made for a childhood friend. She wanted to give a special card to a sister that was recently baptized.

1 Corinthians 16:9 ASV — for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

I layered the card with a vellum sheet, it is meant to be lifted up, so the message can be written.

She can write her message on the removable insert that was attached with washi tape.

The recipient can than remove the message sent to them, write a new message, and send it to another. 

When they're ready to replace the insert, they will be surprised to see that it reveals another message.

This card is interactive and made with lots of love. 

It is meant to pass forward to another.

I decorated a smaller envelope to include 6 inserts, 12 small pieces of washi tape and instructions. Once all inserts have been used, they can use the plain white envelope for the card and plastic clear sleeve that was included for the final mailing.

I want to clarify that the following information is in no way meant to offend anyone, it is meant out of love. It is my hope that as the end of this system of things approaches, that no one falls into the snare of the devil. It's just a reminder that Jehovah requires exclusive devotion to Him, not the organization that is run by imperfect men. We respect the positions appointed to each individual and must not put them on a pedestal. It's a reminder of what not to do.

What is idolatry?

1 Corinthians 10:7 ASV — Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

Study Notes from NWT...

Neither become idolaters, as some of them did: Paul here refers to the occasion when the Israelites worshipped a golden calf at the foot of Mount Sinai. (Ex 32:1-6) They directly violated Jehovah’s command against that wicked practice, a law that they had agreed to obey just a few weeks earlier. (Ex 20:4-6; 24:3) They apparently did not intend to reject Jehovah as their God; Aaron even called their idolatrous celebration “a festival to Jehovah.” However, the Israelites fell into the trap of trying to mix the worship of Jehovah with idolatry.

IDOL, IDOLATRY

Excerpt...

An idol is an image, a representation of anything, or a symbol that is an object of passionate devotion, whether material or imagined. Generally speaking, idolatry is the veneration, love, worship, or adoration of an idol. It is usually practiced toward a real or supposed higher power, whether such power is believed to have animate existence (as a human, an animal, or an organization) or is inanimate (as a force or lifeless object of nature). 

To the Jehovah's Witnesses (JW)...

 

As JW, one needs to be careful not to become like the Israelites in the days of Moses. Ask yourself... are you proud to be a JW? or, are you proud to be a Witness for Jehovah? 

What's the difference?

You need to check your pride, if your proud in a loving way, proud to be a Witness for Jehovah, that's great, you should be. He's our loving Father... our caring Creator. But, if you are putting emphasis on being baptized as a way that gives you status above those who are not? You are then putting pride on JW themselves, and not on Jehovah. 

Please click your own link on...Pride

When you separate those who are dedicated from those who are baptized it creates division.

1 Corinthians 1:10 ASV — Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

How so? 

Because those who are truly dedicated to Jehovah are dedicated well before baptism. They don't use baptism as way to be dedicated. Baptism is a public display of your dedication. 

So when it comes to dedication, what's the difference between an unbaptized publisher or a baptized publisher? Nothing. You should continue to be just as dedicated. The only privilege I want and need, I already have, and it's the best privilege of all...preaching for Jehovah. 

Isaiah 43:10 ASV — Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

Ask yourself, what's more important to Jehovah? Your private dedication to him, way before baptism, or your baptism...the public display?

If you're one who puts emphasis on baptized JW, by putting JW on a pedestal...be it the governing body, circuit overseer, elders or yourself...then that's a problem. There's only one who is above all else, and that's Jehovah. 

Trusting in Jehovah and Jesus Christ, is not trusting in "man." As witnesses for Jehovah, you know that the spiritual food put out by the JW organization must be backed by scripture, the organization is run by "man" by imperfect people, whether you believe they are anointed or not, they are still imperfect. Please do not put them up on a pedestal.  

Let's respect all the positions appointed to each individual who are given holy spirit to serve Jehovah, male and female, regardless of who they are and what they do.

Be careful not to turn the organization or anyone in it, into an idol. Everything taught, must be taught through the Bible. If it's not explicit in the Bible, then you have the right to question it and it should not be held against you. If it can't be explained clearly, then one must keep digging until it can be made clear. (Hebrews 4:12; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1, 2)

If you claim something to be a certain way, but can't show how it is, and it's still not made clear, then maybe you are the one who is misunderstanding. One of the worst things you can tell someone is "that you just know it to be true or that it's something you come to understand in time."

Why is it that one of the worst things you can do? 

Ask one who has had, or still has the belief of the trinity? When you show them scripture that proves differently, many will tell you it's a belief and understanding that can't always be explained. 

So I ask, what if something can be explained in one direction (Cornelius), but can't be explained through scripture in the other direction (you cannot be anointed before baptism), what would be more logical? 

"Bearing Thorough Witness" About God's Kingdom

Excerpt...
CHAPTER 14
“We Have Come to a Unanimous Accord”
How the governing body reached a decision and the unifying effect it had on the congregations
Based on Acts 15:13-35

Acts 15:17 ASV — That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,

I may not be a baptized Jehovah's Witness, but I am a Witness for Jehovah.

Romans 2:26 ASV — If therefore the uncircumcision keep the ordinances of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be reckoned for circumcision?

If you push the narrative that is in the least logical direction, yet, you can't prove it in scripture, is it okay to say "well it's something you come to understand in time" or that "Jesus set the pattern"? 

Does that not start to fall in the same line as those who believe in the trinity? 

To tell any individual they are wrong for feeling the way they do when it comes to Jehovah, is wrong, you don't have that right. Remember, only Jehovah knows the hearts, not you. (Proverbs 17:3; 1 Samuel 16:7)

Can anyone deny that I am a true Christian? That I love Jehovah and Jesus Christ?...and that I love them with all of my heart?

I have proudly dedicated myself to Jehovah and I will continue to be dedicated to Jehovah for the rest of my life.

If you truly believe in Jehovah, then as a reminder you should reread one of the most recent articles regarding this matter.

STUDY ARTICLE 4
“The Spirit Itself Bears Witness”
Excerpt...

8 Jehovah leaves no doubt whatsoever in the minds and hearts of those who receive his invitation to go to heaven. (Read 1 John 2:20, 27.) Of course, anointed Christians need to be taught by Jehovah through the congregation just like everyone else. But they do not need anyone to confirm that they are anointed. Jehovah has used the most powerful force in the universe, his holy spirit, to make it absolutely clear to them that they are anointed!

STUDY ARTICLE 5
We Will Go With You

Excerpt...

14 Jehovah decides when he will choose anointed ones. (Rom. 8:28-30) Jehovah began choosing anointed ones after Jesus was resurrected. It seems that in the first century, all true Christians were anointed. In the centuries that followed, most of those who claimed that they were Christians did not really follow Christ. Even so, during those years, Jehovah anointed the few who were true Christians. They were like the wheat that Jesus said would grow among the weeds. (Matt. 13:24-30) During the last days, Jehovah has continued to choose people who will be part of the 144,000. * So if God decides to choose some of these just before the end, surely we should not question his wisdom. (Read Romans 9:11, 16.) * We must be careful not to react like the workers whom Jesus described in one of his illustrations. They complained about the way their master treated those who started working in the last hour.​—Matt. 20:8-15.

CHAPTER 97
Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard

Do not become like the Israelites in the wilderness or the workers of the field.

“Keep doing all things free from murmurings.”​—Philippians 2:14.

True Christians will follow the examples taught to us by Jesus, and then lead by them. 

Matthew 22:37-39 ASV — And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

That means all peoples of the nations. That means you and me, any who have been disfellowshipped, who are inactive, those who know the truth, and those who do not. Do not judge, you don't have that right, we're all imperfect. Reflection.

TRUST IN JEHOVAH and Live!

“Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.”​—PROV. 3:5.

I don't go to the meetings for the Jehovah's Witnesses, I go to the meetings for Jehovah.

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~ 

Fall...Anyone Can Do It

This one of my favorite times of year...Autumn. The Fall weather will soon start to change, the nights will be cooler and the leaves will start to change into a beautiful array of warm colors. I feel I can already smell that fresh crisp air, seeing myself outside wrapped in a blanket while reading the Bible and enjoying a warm beverage. Watching some leaves fall, the deer roaming about, listening to the birds chirp, while the squirrels collect nuts that are falling from the trees.

What does it mean to fall?

There are many ways one can fall, they can stumble on something, they can be pushed and knocked down, or they can simply look the wrong way and not pay attention to where they are heading. 

What is a Kingdom Hall? 

That is where Jehovah's Witnesses go to worship Jehovah. That is where you will find kind, loving people whom have the same faith, they love Jehovah and Jesus Christ and do their very best to encourage one another and lead by example.

Update:10/04/21* It's (*not) where we find the accurate spiritual food that's dispensed from the Bible.

Does that mean Jehovah's Witnesses are perfect?

No, they are not. We are all imperfect beings. As I study with my students I remind them that when they devote themselves, that they are devoting themselves to Jehovah, not to man. That dedication comes way before they even get baptized...baptism is the symbol of dedication, a public display of that vow you made to do Jehovah's will. Being a "reflection" of Jehovah, comes long before baptism.

 A God of Love and Justice

As I've stated in a previous post (Fear "Smoke and Mirrors" Seeing Through It) I left the congregation when I was in my early to mid teens. I left because gradually more and more things where happening within the congregation that I didn't agree with, it no longer felt like home to me and then there were some that would be considered "bad associations" that later had an affect me. 

When it came time for me to get baptized, I felt pressured, that if I didn't get baptized, I would not get the reward at the end, which is "everlasting life". It didn't feel right to me. I felt that if I were to get baptized it was because I loved Jehovah, not because of everlasting life on earth...at that time, I felt my baptism would not reflect that, that it would be misunderstood.

It was unfortunate... that... along with the pressures of everyday life "away" from the congregation, it all just piled on. In the end I felt I no longer had anywhere to turn, so I left...crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted;

He saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Since I've returned, I realized similar things continue to happen today. 

What's the difference? 

Now that I am an adult and no longer a child, I can now distinguish the difference, and Jehovah has taught me well. (1Cor 13:11) 

Several months ago I read a story about a Sister who wanted to stop attending meetings because every time she went there she would get distracted by seeing some texting on their phones, others quietly talking and not paying attention. The Brother she spoke to gave her a wonderful illustration. It's not word for word, but you will get the idea.

He had asked her to think about holding a full glass of water while walking around the block, while holding that glass of water, she had to do her best not to spill it. The he asked " What would you do? Would you start walking and look at all your neighbors along the way or would you focus on that glass, as not to spill from it?" She answered "I would focus on the glass." He said "The same applies when going to the meetings, you are going there to focus on the spiritual food that's being given, not on those around you."

I found that to be a simple, yet effective example. We don't go to meetings for Jehovah's Witnesses, we go to meetings for Jehovah. But while at the meetings we do our best to encourage one another, forgive always and help those who may have become spiritually weak. WE ARE ALL IMPERFECT.

*Update: 10/04/21 This happens in all Religions, it's our responsibility that if we attend any church we put our trust ONLY on God the Father and Jesus Christ...not "man".

“I Myself Will Search for My Sheep”

Excerpt... 

Some of Jehovah’s servants have felt hurt by a fellow believer. The apostle Paul recognized that at times we might have a valid “cause for complaint against” a brother or a sister. 

Sheep Belong to Jehovah

First and foremost we need to lean on Jehovah and pray that he gives us strength to endure whatever pressures we may be dealing with. (2Peter 1: 5,6) Then depending on the situation, we can reach out to those privately and express how we are feeling about a certain situation and try and work it out, remembering that no one is perfect. 

An Elder who has been studying for 30 or 40 years, can become less weak spiritually than a Brother who has been studying for 1 year...same goes for the Sisters. Remember we are all in this together. Satan will do his best to attack Jehovah's people, (*Jew or Gentile) if someone points out something you are doing, don't brush it off or come up with your own understanding of the situation. (Proverbs 3:5) REFLECT ON IT, pray to Jehovah for guidance, because you may be doing something you are not aware of, and what you do may cause another to stumble. 

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Watch your step whenever you go to the house of the true God; it is better to draw near to listen than to give a sacrifice as the stupid ones do, for they are not aware that what they are doing is bad.

Remember to love one another...we are ALL imperfect beings. Keep your relationship clean with Jehovah, follow Jesus' examples, lead by them and remain faithful till the end. Jehovah knows who you are, he knows your innermost thoughts. (Jeremiah 11:20) Always...TRUST IN JEHOVAH!!!

Most of all, pray for ALL...our brothers and sisters in faith and our brothers and sisters who do not have the same faith. Satan knows the end is approaching and will do everything in his power to take you down with him...don't let him.

For those whom left, please...Return to Jehovah, not a religion or organization.

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~

Do Not Judge

Why should we not Judge?

There is only One who Judges us and that's Jehovah, through Jesus Christ. 

It was a last minute decision to make a post today on this subject. Why is it so important? This morning I came across something that made me feel uncomfortable. Something I knew would eventually happen, a judgement call that should not have been made. It's possible it wasn't directed at me, either way, I've reached out to the person directly to discuss it privately. 

Only Jehovah knows the intention of the heart...

1 Corinthians 5:5 ASV — to deliver such a one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

I am fully aware that my posts are catching the attention of many. Trust me when I say, I've thought long and prayed much before making each of them, with constant, constant prayer even before hitting the post button. If it was up to me and I were to do my will, I would not post them, I would save myself, but I'm not here for myself. 

I've been persecuted many times over just by discussing it with a loved one, (especially those with opposing views) let alone now discussing it with complete strangers. I know the backlash I can get from these posts, I know many will understand them and many will not, I also know that I will be continuously judged by it.

I will never stop preaching on Jehovah's behalf, never. 

My greatest fear, is failing Jehovah.

As I mentioned, I am not here for myself, I am here for Jehovah. I am willing to put myself out there for that reason alone. In the end, it's still free will and I give my Free Will to Jehovah. I've prayed to Jehovah to allow the brothers' from the congregation take all of my notes and take over. It's been my hope, and it still is, but it's not up to me, when the time is right and it's meant to happen, it will happen. 

(Update:09/15/21, it wasn't meant to happen, I was silenced by them in October of 2020) 

I pray to Jehovah everyday, night and day, I pray that I do and say the right thing and that I don't reveal too much too soon. I'm not a professional writer and my explanation of things may not always be the best.

Proverbs 8:13 ASV — The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.

 
I do not post these things because I want the attention, who would want that kind of attention? I can assure you, I don't. No one can ever possibly imagine what my life has been like this past year and what it continues to be like, but Jehovah knows. For that matter, no one will ever truly know what my life has been like all along.

I've finally come to understand many things that I've never realized before, for that, I am very thankful. I can't make you believe in the bible or prophecy, that will be up to you...by devoting yourself to Jehovah, our Creator, you will get the answers you seek.

What you have is a glimpse. Those who know me, know I was a very shy child and I still get very shy in many situations. I'm the one who would prefer to sit in the back row or stand in the back of the line and not be seen. So it is not an easy thing for me to do, to put this all out there and Satan knows this. I smile more often now, but I also cry and hurt more often too. Jehovah has not left my side though and he does make me stronger. Never Alone...I wouldn't have made it this far without Him.

Psalm 17:12 ASV — He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, And as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.

Those who understand the bible and Jehovah, will know the meaning behind what I'm posting. Those who don't know Him may not. Either way, I will continue to preach about Jehovah, I will continue to put myself out on the front line, knowing fully well, the more that this gets out there, the more I will be persecuted, called names, laughed at and treated with disrespect. But that's okay, because I'll love you anyway.

Psalm 22:13 ASV — They gape upon me with their mouth, As a ravening and a roaring lion.

So if you want to judge me, that choice in the end will be yours, but before you do, all I ask is that you pray to Jehovah first and ask him for guidance.

Try putting yourself in my shoes, would you want that kind of attention?

In the end, Jehovah is the only Judge I care about and He has given that authority to His Son, Jesus Christ, whom I also love and respect.

John 3:17 ASV — For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.

John 5:22 ASV — For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;

John 5:30 ASV — I can of myself do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is righteous; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

If you find something unsettling with a post I make, please feel free to reach me privately. Remember, if you don't have all of the facts, don't assume...please, just confirm. Also, very, very important fact, I too am imperfect. I have much that I have yet to get through in a day and it's not an easy task.

I truly hope you all have a wonderful day and TRUST IN JEHOVAH.

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~