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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Mankind Soon To Be Saved

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)

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.



*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

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 ~



*End update.

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

Here is the 2nd coming of Christ...

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...

"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.


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."

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
possessed me
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: to get, acquire
Original Word: קָנָה
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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...
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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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Long Suffering...

Here's a great example of good spiritual food...

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

Revelation 12


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,

Romans 9:15-16 ASV — For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.

Romans 9:22-24 ASV — What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering vessels of wrath fitted unto destruction: and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto glory, even us, whom he also called, not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles?


No one on earth SHOULD EVER QUESTION JEHOVAH or His purposes...
be thankful for the life you have.

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.

Romans 9:25 ASV — As he saith also in Hosea, I will call that my people, which was not my people; And her beloved, that was not beloved.



Todays daily text, is a good text for many to reflect on. Only Jehovah knows what someone is truly suffering.


Mark 12:43-44 ASV — And he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than all they that are casting into the treasury: for they all did cast in of their superfluity; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

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? 

(Revelation 17:1-6)

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 View
Can Blasphemy Be Forgiven?
Excerpt...
"How, then, is it that one can be guilty of the unforgivable sin?...In this way they sinned against God’s spirit.​—Matt. 12:24-32. (This passage is referring to Satan)
Other incidents reported... certain religious leaders...they were determined to have Jesus put to death. (John 11:47-53)The chief priests now took counsel to kill Lazarus also...—John 12:10, 11.
Scriptures make it clear that sin against the spirit involves acting knowingly and deliberately against the undeniable evidence of the holy spirit’s operation, as did the chief priests and certain Pharisees in the days of Jesus’ earthly ministry."

They also claim Judas Iscariot (who was called Satan) sinned against the spirit, see here...Their Sins Were Unforgivable

The only ones who can sin against the spirit are any who received it after Jesus Christ...the New Birth. Satan has already been judged and continues to sin against the Holy Spirit.

End of update: I will have a new blog post on this in detail and place the link here when available.

Here it is...

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) 


Trust in God
Is Trust in His Timing

Daniel 2:21 ASV — And he changeth the times and the seasons; 
he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; 
he giveth wisdom unto the wise, 
and knowledge to them that have understanding;


To those whom are currently attending the meetings, please stop listening to what your taught, without investigating it. If you're given a teaching, it's your responsibility to be certain that it is undoubtedly backed up by scripture. If you don't have the understanding of it, DO NOT TEACH IT. When, and only when it becomes clear to you, and you can explain it clearly, should you teach it.

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.

The end is soon approaching and you have been warned. Soon Jehovah's attention will be directed to the nations. (Daniel 12:4) Jehovah God is not partial, He loves all of His creation.(Acts 10:34, 35)  Just as the Jews were chosen, you too as "Christians" were chosen for a reason. (Genesis 3:15) Please repent before it's too late. (Revelation 2:16) Time is running short.


STUBBORNNESS
Excerpt...
"Since Jehovah gives advance warning of his judgment against stubborn ones, the execution of that judgment cannot be attributed to other causes or to a different source. Said Jehovah, through the prophet Isaiah, to obstinate Israelites: “Due to my knowing that you are hard and that your neck is an iron sinew and your forehead is copper, I also kept telling you from that time. Before it could come in, I caused you to hear it, that you might not say, ‘My own idol has done them, and my own carved image and my own molten image have commanded them.’”​—Isa 48:4, 5; compare Jer 44:16-23." 

Please, always read ALL scriptures pertaining to passages.


~ Peace, Love and Joy ~


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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Blind Guides...Who Are They?

Today's Daily Text...
Be careful not to let your heart be enticed to go astray and worship other gods.​—Deut. 11:16.

Today's text should be a good reminder of those who feel so proud to be called "God's people of today" and yet, continue to boast about themselves. 

One should never forget... What happened to those "who once thought" they were God's people? "Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness." - 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Can that happen to you?

Deuteronomy 8:11-20  "Do not let your heart become proud."

What does Jesus say about blind guides...

Matthew 15:14, 19, 20
"Let them be. Blind guides is what they are. If, then, a blind man guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit. Out of the heart come wicked reasonings."

When you can't see that what you are doing is bad. (Ecclesiastes 5:1)


"You prepare a table for me before my enemies.
You refresh my head with oil;
My cup is well-filled."



What does it mean to boast?

Boast
[bōst]

VERB
talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

[more]
synonyms:
brag · crow · swagger · swank · gloat · show off · blow one's own trumpet · 

[more]
(of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride).
"the hotel boasts high standards of comfort"
synonyms:
possess · have · own · enjoy · pride oneself/itself on · be the proud owner of

NOUN
an act of talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction.



"He brought me into the banquet house,
and his banner over me was love."



Is it not boasting when one continuously points out how great their church or organization is?

"Stop judging by the outward appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

What does Jesus Christ say about boasting...do you understand the following literature? 

In What Do You Boast?
Excerpt...
"As the great Teacher, Jesus Christ, once put it: “When you have done all the things assigned to you, say, ‘We are good-for-nothing slaves. What we have done is what we ought to have done.’”—Luke 17:10.

...So, “let no one be boasting in men,” nor in the achievements of men. That command was first given because some had been boasting in such men as the apostles Peter and Paul. If there was no reason for boasting in these, certainly there is none for boasting in anyone living today!—1 Cor. 3:21."


"Jehovah has done great things for us,
And we are overjoyed."


Do you speak of unity, when there is so much disunity. Is that not dishonest? Are you not masking the truth? How well do those taking the lead, know their sheep? 

When so many among you are "starving" for injustices to be corrected and you continue to look the other way, patting yourselves on the back, boasting about how well you are doing...remember, actions speak louder than words.

Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith.

Saying you are doing Jehovah's will and following the examples of Jesus Christ, does not make it so. 

Who are the poor and the needy?

Be careful not to harbor this evil idea in your heart, ‘The seventh year, the year of the release, has approached,’ and hold back your generosity toward your poor brother and give him nothing. If  he calls out to Jehovah against you, it will be a sin on your part.

Do you actually know what it means to fast?...you have your reward in full. Matthew 6:16-18

Why did Jesus come here?

"Go, then, and learn what this means: ‘I want mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came to call, not righteous people, but sinners."

Who continue to claim that they are righteous?

So he said to them: “You are those who declare yourselves righteous before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is considered exalted by men is a disgusting thing in God’s sight.

If history is repeating itself, what's going to happen to you?

“Woe to you who are versed in the Law, because you took away the key of knowledge. You yourselves did not go in, and you hinder those going in!”

When speaking of Jehovah and\or Jesus Christ, undoubtedly, there seems to be much love, but if one questions one thing in regards to religious leaders or things they are teaching...do you still have that love?  Matthew 12:33-36


"Now if it seems bad to you to serve Jehovah, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve, whether the gods that your forefathers served on the other side of the River or the gods of the Amʹor·ites in whose land you are dwelling. But as for me and my household, we will serve Jehovah."


How does Jehovah feel about riches?

After hearing that, Jesus said to him, “There is still one thing lacking about you: Sell all the things you have and distribute the proceeds to the poor, and you will have treasure in the heavens; and come be my follower.” When he heard this, he became deeply grieved, for he was very rich.

Example:
I've never been to the Stanley Theater, but I've heard much about it. The "wonderful" find, the chandelier that is worth over a million dollars. My question is..."Why is it still hanging from the ceiling and why hasn't it been donated to a good cause?" 


How many struggle from paycheck to paycheck and "have made" or are making donations to you?

  • "Make it a matter of earnest prayer to Jehovah and please support it" (about 22:30 minutes in)

Just how well do you know Jehovah and Jesus Christ?

“Two men went up into the temple to pray, the one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and began to pray these things to himself, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like everyone else—extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give the tenth of all things I acquire.’ But the tax collector, standing at a distance, was not willing even to raise his eyes heavenward but kept beating his chest, saying, ‘O God, be gracious to me, a sinner.’ I tell you, this man went down to his home and was proved more righteous than that Pharisee. Because everyone who exalts himself will be humiliated, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Are you so rich, that you can't even see how poor you really are?

"He does not mistreat anyone. He refrains from acting with injustice. He executes true justice between one man and another. He keeps walking in my statutes and observing my judicial decisions in order to act in faithfulness. Such a man is righteous and will surely keep living,’ declares the Sovereign Lord Jehovah."

When you're too blind to see.

To the lowly ones...

Matt. 11:28, 29
"Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for yourselves."


"Therefore, if anyone is in union with Christ, he is a new creation; the old things passed away; look! new things have come into existence."



Have you made a mends with your brother?

Matthew 5:23, 24
"If, then, you are bringing your gift to the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar, and go away. First make your peace with your brother, and then come back and offer your gift."

You boast about the accomplishments and yet, you don't correct the error of your ways.  

"For you see his calling of you, brothers, that there are not many wise in a fleshly way, not many powerful, not many of noble birth, but God chose the foolish things of the world to put the wise men to shame; and God chose the weak things of the world to put the strong things to shame; and God chose the insignificant things of the world and the things looked down on, the things that are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, so that no one might boast in the sight of God. But it is due to him that you are in union with Christ Jesus, who has become to us wisdom from God, also righteousness and sanctification and release by ransom, so that it may be just as it is written: “The one who boasts, let him boast in Jehovah."

Time is running short.

"Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first. If you do not, I will come to you, and I will remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent."
 
Please, stop thinking highly of yourselves, correct the wrong that you have done, and repent before it's too late. I will continue to pray for ALL of mankind, not just my brothers and sisters in Christian faith, but ALL... because the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. 1 John 5:19



Always, always, please...
Trust in Jehovah

"Jehovah is watching." 


~ Peace, Love and Joy ~



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