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1 | God and gods? | Matt 11:11 | ralph2 | 123217 | ||
"But we think it proper to hear from you what your thoughts are, for truly as regards this sect or as you say "cult") it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against." (Acts 28:22) "Knowing well that this nation has had you as judge for many years, I readily speak in my defense the things about myself, as you are in a position to find out that for me it has not been more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem; and they found me neither in the temple arguing with anyone nor causing a mob to rush together, either in the synagogues or throughout the city. Nor can they prove to you the things of which they are accusing me right now. But I do admit this to you, that, according to the way that they call a ‘sect,’ (you would say "cult") in this manner I am rendering sacred service to the God of my forefathers, as I believe all the things set forth in the Law and written in the Prophets; and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Acts 24:10-15) "Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake. Rejoice and leap for joy, since your reward is great in the heavens; for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you." (Matt 5:11,12) I pray the Father forgives you for you are truly ignorant of what you are saying, but at the same time, I thank you for the joy you cause me by your public ridicule. Sincerely. |
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2 | God and gods? | Matt 11:11 | kalos | 123254 | ||
"you are truly ignorant" is what ralph2 writes to Morant61 |
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3 | God and gods? | Matt 11:11 | Rowdy | 123259 | ||
I assume the Forum Watchers will be making short work of Mr. Ralph2. It's tragic that he's not willing to see the wisdom exhibited on this Forum and resolve to just behave. I'm assuming that a flyer or some sort of correspondence has been issued to the Watchtower Society so as to spread the word and not waste our time. Is there any way to check and see if that can be done? Um, I wonder. God bless. --Rowdy |
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4 | God and gods? | Matt 11:11 | following him | 123264 | ||
I'm not so sure about this. As I watched the barrage (spelling?) toward ralph2. He obviously began to claim it as persecution and it only solidified in his heart he was right. The thing about being decieved is that the person being decieved doesn't know that he is. He truely believes he is right and blasting him just doesn't bring wisdom. It may be that more JW's will come on thinking they can get a little persecution and thereby moving themselves up the ranks closer to being one of the 144,000. What I think is that there is a time for everything under heaven. There is a time to cast your pearls and a time not to cast your pearls or stop casting your pearls. It is wisdom (form the Holy Spirit) that determines what to do. But whatever we do when they go away they should be going away thinking that we still loved them. Just a thought |
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5 | God and gods? | Matt 11:11 | Rowdy | 123268 | ||
I have to agree, dear friend. These situations on the Forum should be handled in the very same way as Jesus commands in Matt 18 when we have a dispute. The single most important thing we should be displaying to everyone, especially ALL Forum participants is the Love of God. Unconditional love of the sinner (not his sin) and be gentle and kind in our handling of his problem. Thanks for the reminder. I do hope a large no of people see your statement. Maybe you could post a separate statement for everyone's benefit. God bless. --Rowdy |
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