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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. |
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Bible Question:
Hello to all, My post today is mainly for advice, and encouragement. Ever since i gave my life to Christ, it's been beautiful, and i wouldn't want it any other way. I now desire to know more about him, to read his word and spend time in prayer. I know I'm taking the right path because my heart tells me so and so does God's word. I have a problem tho. My husband gives me a hard time about my faith. He sees that i have a drive to know God and read his word, but according to him, i do not have the Holy Spirit. He believes JW's are the only ones who have the Holy Spirit. According to him, I'm doing right in reading God's word, but i'm not taking in accurate knowledge, because what i believe is not from the bible. Honestly, I'm happy in my spiritual life with Christ. He's just very knowledgeable, and his sarcasim towards my faith is what brings me down,but i will never be part of the Watchtower Society! Thanks to all. |
Bible Answer: God's day to you, julcol87, and welcome to the SBF, You are not the first to come to the SBF that is married to a member of a cult. We will pray for you. You husband may only knows what he has been taught. Russellites (based on JW's founder) don't like to look at the CONTEXT of what they resd (but based on what I posted below, take care when you tlak with him). I copied this from http://www.culthelp.info/ You should: -Love your spouse with the same fervour as when you were first married. -Don’t give up it could take a long time. However while your spouse is living with you and you are communicating in love you are in a strong position. -Don’t let go. Understand that your partner still loves you but that they have been deceived into allowing the organization to control their life. They genuinely believe they are serving God and are prepared to give up everything for Him. Unfortunately they have not come to know true Christianity but the false web of the Watchtower Society. That web does need to be broken but please recognize in the process that the desire to serve God is real. -Find out what the Watchtower Organization teaches (Reachout Trust http://www.reachouttrust.org/ has a number of publications that can help) and how they control their members. This will help you to understand your spouse better and know how to react in a given situation. -Don’t bring out into a vacuum. The fact that they have responded to the Watchtower message shows that your spouse has an interest in knowing more about true Christianity. You cannot just take them out into ’nothing’ - this means that it would be good for you to check out the true message of the Bible as well and discover what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ and not with an organization. Find some local Christians or contact Reachout Trust to help you in this aspect. -Find your nearest support group. There may not always be a group but Reachout Trust could probably put you in touch with someone near you who certainly understands and can therefore help you and your spouse. We know some who have been through similar situations themselves and they could write to you and/or your spouse if that will help. ... Let me add, while we will provide support, it is limited, because we don't see your face. Also, have your pastor direct you. Are there any Do’s and Don’ts? -DON’T, at first, let your spouse find any anti Jehovah’s Witness material. Whatever you obtain, read it yourself and then present the facts in your own words. Do not stick the book under their nose or even leave it lying around. -DO leave positive Christian books lying around and on the bookshelf. Simple books that talk about salvation and testimony books of those whose lives have been totally changed (NOT ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses at first!) by coming to know Christ as their personal Saviour. -DO seek that true relationship with Jesus Christ yourself so that you are able to pray properly for your spouse. -DON’T remain a loner. Contact us to find those who can support and help you at this time Here is something you should look at ... be careful, when you do ... http://www.witnessinc.com/answering_jw_s.html Your husband may think you betrayed him ... http://www.watchtower.org/e/20100615/article_01.htm Stay around, share what you are learning in the Word, Searcher |