Eat, Pray, Fornicate: JW Bible Study Rules

[@Stricknyne1]

I am always very impressed when young people have figured things out at an early age. I am sixty-six years of age and was baptized at the age of fourteen. That was crucial as 1975 was approaching and the end was very near. Don't let anyone tell you that the organization was not pushing that. At the age of twenty one I was at a Watchtower study and remember the material being ridiculous, something about the blowing of horns in the book of Daniel symbolizing 20th century Jehovah's Witnesses' conventions. I had an epiphany, they were making it all up. I faded in the 80s and went through years of guilt, rejection and isolation. No internet, no way of knowing the reality of this religion. To anyone out there that might be thinking about this faith, please don't waste your precious, precious time. Thank you young lady for your insight and excellent presentation.

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

The 1970s end of the world alarm from the JWs was devastating for many families. They pulled the kids out of school. When A-day never came, the kids had missed their education and the opportunity to go to university. I remember there was also the A-day alarm in the 1980s. The Watchtower Society has sounded the alarm several times in their history. Does anyone remember when the JWs claimed people born around 1914 would not taste of death? When they did actually die, how did the narrative shift to account for this failed prophecy?

[@Music-or1dl]

I know you’re past it but please don’t feel bad for not figuring it out earlier. Many have said that the internet is the greatest enemy of JWs as they are no longer able to hide their dirty laundry

[@EL-IZ-At-BETH-sarim]

Memory lane! I remember 'studying' with my very 'spiritual' JW sister. Progressing in the study I felt more and more trapped... Was stupid enough to go to the Kingdom Hall and got love bombed...😢 and visited all the meetings. So even more got 'caught'. So glad I could fade/escape during the pandemic!❤

[@NunyaNomi]

Wow that was perfect timing! 🦠 I’m so glad you were able to wriggle loose with the assistance of a germ!! Lol

[@jimbobaggans1564]

You were lucky. Sometimes it's difficult to get away. They don't take a hint very well. I am still surprised that they let you go so easily. They are hardest on people who try hard not to offend anyone. Now, I don't care who I offend. I say what I have to say and let the chips fall where they may. They don't care if they offend you, so why should you care about them?

[@kelvinbrown2817]

@EL-IZ-At-BETH-sarim I think the pandemic gave folks time to think and realise what a controlling organisation this is.They use a subtle form of brainwashing. Folks sleepwalk into it without even knowing.

[@klaushahn-jk8rq]

Yes no GOD or JRSUS

[@jimbobaggans1564]

Oh man! Jehovah witnesses. I was a born in but I got away. But, my relatives arranged for a bible study to bring me back into the flock. So every week this older couple came and we sat around the table studying What Does The Bible Really Teach. It wasn't long before they could see I was a dead end street. I was wasting their time. They could sense that I was never going to fall into that trap. I was so relieved when they said that they couldn't continue with this bible study. I just had to be up front with my relatives. I just blearted it out. No, I will never be a Jehovah witness ever again. I really never was one to begin with. I was forced to be one by my parents. I couldn't wait to be able to get away from the cult. Now, this couple thought that I would go back to that? Not a prayer. (pardon the pun) So the couple bowed out. They left and I never seen them again. But they had it coming I believe. They had to know that they couldn't flim flam me like someone of the world. They had to know that. I had seen it all my time in the cult. All of it. False prophecies, scandals, intrusive people. I seen it all, at the kingdom hall. They had to know I couldn't be turned. But, they gave it a shot. We didn't even get halfway through that book. Them giving up on me was wonderful. I didn't want to tell them to stop coming. I didn't want to be rude. But sometimes you just have to say enough of this. Enough! I didn't have to. They did. Like i said, it was wonderful.

[@andresvillarreal9271]

I am quite amused by the phrase "what the Bible really teaches". The Bible really teaches what is written in it, nothing more and nothing less. Anything that you infer, extrapolate, complement, correct, explain, or otherwise expand from the words of this or any book, is not "what the Bible really teaches". The Bible really teaches that you don't have to wash your hands before eating, for example. You really have to look into a biology book to understand that it is a good idea to wash your hands and not touch your food with your hands. What the Bible really teaches is really an incomplete and outdated view of ourselves.

[@scottall71]

This is GOOD information! I myself when I was in the org had to watch this play out firsthand. An unmarried woman was being studied with - her partner had no real interest. The elders stuck it to her bluntly, that she must not have sex with her partner of x number years, until they were legally married. (It took them several months to plan and arrange a small marriage ceremony.) Ok so firstly this makes a horrific impression on the man, who's going to lose his partner if he doesn't go along with it, and secondly, she ended up going along with it. Already out of the gates the organization is MEDDLING in this couples marriage!! This is a strong theme throughout their system of control and manipulation.

[@violinfanatickamraz1403]

Lol the JW elders visited me the other day. They tried telling me I dont love Jehovah coz I won't quit smoking. I also cant stand the GB. I compare them to the Pharisees and scribes of Jesus day. They act all holier than thou and wear expensive stuff while their rank and file suffer.

[@greyberet1]

Those “elders” next step would probably have been to personally offer the woman demonstrations in how to engage in sexual activity the “proper” way, approved by the gb, etc. 😂… Wouldn’t put it past those perverts. Just saying.

[@trailtreker7002]

There was NO MARRAIGE to begin with . They were cohabitating , and fornicating with each other . Common law marriages are only recognized by the Law in a handful of states and they have to be qualified to be such : Example To establish a common law marriage in Texas, a couple must meet the following requirements: 1.Age: Both parties must be at least 18 years old 2.Agreement: Both parties must agree to be married, either verbally or in writing 3.Cohabitation: The couple must live together in Texas as a married couple 4.Representation: The couple must represent themselves to others as married 5.Intent: The couple must have a present, immediate, and permanent intent to be married 6.No prior marriage: Neither party can be married to anyone else 7.No familial relation: Neither party can be related to the other by blood or adoption 8.The couple can prove their agreement in a number of ways, including: 9.Using the same last name 10.Filing joint tax returns 11.Introducing each other as spouses 12.Signing leases or other documents as spouses 13.Making joint purchases 14.Including your partner on your health insurance 15.Making your partner the beneficiary of a life insurance policy 16.Making joint loan applications or agreements 17.Applying for public benefits and listing your partner as “spouse” 18.Having children together The main law governing common law marriage in Texas is Section 2.401 of the Texas Family Code. To register a common law marriage, couples can file a Declaration of Informal Marriage with their county clerk's office. They can use sample forms and instructions from TexasLawHelp.org My point is : If you want to please God , at least the Jewish one , and his son , there are requirements . And some sacrifices have to be made to get your soul in order for salvation , whatever that may be . The Bible is clear on the matter that living in Sin is condemning not just to you but those you drag down with you , if you are an active fornicator or Adulterer . So , you want to mingle with others like you , or others that are actually trying to live right . ( Your Choice - In Or out ) .

[@Staff_Sgt_Dignam]

I have also heard of this happening. And I had to wonder how the elders would then know if the couple were having sex or not. But then I remembered they literally spied on me and stalked me, so of course they would have a pretty good idea if a certain couple were having sex or not. I have caught them looking in my windows at night. They will even interview your neighbours.

[@heatherwillson4862]

Thanks for covering this one. Wow! Its hard to comprehend how JW's think they have the right to bring this stuff up.

[@richardlavinskas5463]

I like how you emphasized that the JW studying with you , is not your friend...so true..

[@Toroloco777]

Absolutely true, the nerve of these nobodies to feel it is their duty to oversee a persons sex life. Never again will I answer these kind of questions to anyone for any reason; what I do behind closed doors is my business and nobody else’s.

[@Staff_Sgt_Dignam]

Exactly. I have even been asked if I have been abused or if I know anyone that has been abused. And other questions that normal people would consider to be incredibly invasive.

[@SteveEnglehart-ds7ht]

Thank you for the video! You are appreciated

[@dalet9841]

best idea dont answer the door

[@jimbobaggans1564]

Maybe, but they will be back. To make them stay away, I just stopped them in mid sentence and said, Hey, let's talk about 1975! That's a real red letter year, isn't it? I never seen them again.

[@AZrakoon]

Be an apostate, that will choo them away.

[@gisella1350]

Thank you. I hope a lot of interested people ( people who are studying with a Jehovah's Witnesses ) watch this, then turn around and head for the hills away from this Cult before they are caught in it's trap. You will have your free will taken away from you, and you will think it is normal. I was raised in this Cult I got out age 43, it was not easy.

[@Uthink_]

Please make a video explaining getting baptised into an organisation. How this is completely different from getting baptised as a symbol of repentance. Baptism in JW language is ownership and control

[@Belinha264]

🎉🎉🎉🎉tks from Brazil

[@GlitteryPegasus]

It's good to see you back. 😀

[@leogolive]

Where’d they get that cross from in the video? Surely it wouldn’t just be in their spare room full of props! Isn’t it demonized??? 😂

[@Uthink_]

So how many Jehovahs Witnesses end up in a marriage that they would not have agreed to but because they mistakenly thought this is the truth get married and suffer in a relationship they should never have been in? PLENTY

[@layannah231]

Jesus did not tell the Samaritan woman that to live forever she had to marry the man she lived with🙄 JWs are truly manipulative.

[@vestland3877]

I did and it was a disaster

[@Uthink_]

@ I saw this sad situation play out over and over again with many couples who felt compelled to get married to keep the organisation rules and keep the appearance of happiness. The watchtower has destroyed many lives

[@vestland3877]

@@Uthink_ I wasted my midtwenties and start of my thirties on an insane woman. I should have pulled the plug after 2-3 years but we ended up beeing married for 7 1/2 before I lost it.

[@layannah231]

@@Uthink_ Jesus did not tell the Samaritan woman that to live forever she had to marry the man she lived with. Jws are really manipulative. My comment was deleted

[@arianab.99]

At the end of 2024, I highly recommend to everyone the book: Your Life Your Game by keezano🙌🏼 I read and it changed my life, it shows how connecting with God and your inner self can lead to spiritual growth and financial success. God bless❤🙏🏼

[@MisMariaRosee]

thanks

[@ajmartineau8221]

Put god first and he will take care of everything else.

[@hereticjonathan3067]

In Acts 2 the apostle Peter gave a speech to a crowd & afterwards,as it says in verse 41 3,000 got baptized.My point is those 3,000 never had any Bible study.Thats just one of many unscriptural things practiced by Jehovah's Witnesses.

[@rogersiders3702]

I'm not a part of the Watchtower organization. However, the Bible makes it clear that sex outside of marriage is wrong.

[@guyjukes8396]

Try before you buy.

[@formerjw3874]

Please define ‘wrong’.

[@trailtreker7002]

Sin before you die , in other words.

[@guyjukes8396]

@trailtreker7002 exactly what I mean. Try more than one.

[@rogersiders3702]

@@formerjw3874 The Bible says it is a sin. Maybe most of you no longer believe the Bible to be the word of God.

[@Beautyrest575]

So she brings the circuit overseer wife, someone the student don’t know, and she ask her such a personal question in her own home? She should have told her it’s not your damn business, and now you can get the hell out of my house!😂

[@trilithon108]

That big wife was brought in as the 'closer.' If she failed it may have been decided to abandon the sale. 😮

[@wanttowakeup2024]

You are so right. None of their business and to get out. I've had an elder come to the house years after I was reproved tell me that if ever any single sister, single woman, was interested in me for possible marriage, this elder, straight up told me that he would not recommend me as a good choice for marriage. I felt so hurt that he would tell me this, straight to my face. I didn't say anything that time, but if it was now, I would have told him to get up from the table and leave the house and to never come back again, and you will never see me at the KH ever again. The elders are so rude and unloving, it's unbelievable. They are supposed to be showing unconditional love to the sheep, but no, they back stab whenever it's convenient for them to do so.

[@Beautyrest575]

@ it’s amazing how they want to have a saying in your private life. What if you would do that to them?!

[@jeanwalker5106]

The sister who felt uncomfortable broaching the subject that she knew by her natural instincts, was none of her business, but feeling obliged to DO it ANYWAY, is only one example how the JW rules and policies coerce the individual to ignore their own moral compass. And it doesn't stop at this: The NO-BLOOD policy, as well as the mandatory SHUNNING of anyone who doesn't tow the line as demanded by the leaders of the group, are examples, how "the best life ever" can very quickly turn into a nightmare , or worse, no life at all. Btw, I love your presentation style: Concise, very matter-of-factly, and at the same time compassionate, warm-hearted, and authentic; there is no doubt you know what you are talking about. Thank you for your excellent work 🥰.

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

I studied with JWs for a couple of years. I even went to some regional meetings, with the three ring circus of baptisms in the swimming pools. I never joined. What was unsettling for me was their focus on Jehovah and not Jesus Christ. Plus their version of the Bible (NWT) had key passages found in other versions deleted.

[@MrRklewis]

Really. do you realize that Jesus focus was also on Jehovah and not on himself. He was always pointing up, not pointed to himself. Even saying that no one is good except God. He said that he always does the Will of God. And even after the 1000 year reign of Christ, he will subject himself back to God so that GOD may be all things to everyone. 1Cor.15:27,28 And you say that key passages are missing from our bible. Trust me, you have it all twisted. Because most bibles have taken the name Jehovah totally out of its pages. You can't get any more "Key" passages than that. And this is why people wrongly think that Jesus is God and that all focus should be on him, instead of Jehovah. Tell me, would you trust a bible that has removed Jesus name from its pages. And yet, millions of people have no problem with a bible that has removed Jehovah's name. And Jehovah knew that the devil would get his people to do this, which is why he said in the book of Ezekiel over 50 times, when talking about the end, "Then the nations will know that I am Jehovah." Before I became a JW, I went to church and they never even mentioned Jehovah. And it is still the same today. Can you imagine, the God of the universe is not even mentioned in the churches today. How twisted is that? So when did Jehovah step aside and tell Jesus to be God and to just forget about Him. It is only Jehovah's witnesses who properly worship Jehovah as the Almighty God and honor Jesus as the created Son of God. And Jesus is grateful for this as he always put Jehovah first. And so, who's example do you follow. Jesus or the world who dishonors Jehovah.

[@garykirby3149]

Those Glasses are just Wicked

[@Queenolgi1]

Designer

[@garykirby3149]

@@Queenolgi1 Yes, they really suit her and look Good. Never see them here in the UK.

[@aservantofJEHOVAH7849]

You will only be liable to excommunucation after you have gotten baptized. The student isn't liable to any kind of discipline from the congregation.

[@jaredt.murphy8257]

Lonely? Overwhelmed? Isolated? Psychologically Vulnerable? Feeling aimless, lost? Sounds like "god" has opened your heart. Congrats! You are now in a great position to benefit from having new patterns of behavior manipulated into you, with carrot-stick manipulation of astounding magnitude. Listen. Obey. Be Blessed. Think. Question. Erased.

[@al6347]

They are not your friend. And they do share all info on you to everyone in the congregation.

[@wanttowakeup2024]

So true. When I was reproved, months after my punishment period was over, everyone in my congregation and even people in other congregation looked at me differently. One of the three elders who were on the panel of elders to reprove me, was writing everything down in a folder. I believe he shared the folder with all other elders in our congregation and even with elders in other congregations. Our hall was part of five congregations meeting in the one building. I shared my wrongdoing story with three elders, not with everyone who wanted to know what I had done. Plus, I didn't know before, but it seems that every witness has a folder or record kept on them in a secret file cabinet somewhere in the KH. Something like personal information that an HR department would have on a person at their place of employment.

[@trailtreker7002]

But if there was no fornication involved , there would be no issue to discuss would there ? Thats the whole point . If you go to any Christian congregation and someone mentions that you live outside a marriage bond , is it accepted as being right and ok ? What kind of Church do you belong to that teaches this ? Its not one sanctioned by Christ . Grace does not cover Intentional Sin people .....Peter emphasizes the severity of the situation: “For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: ‘A dog returns to his own vomit’” (2 Peter 2:21-22, NKJV).

[@al6347]

@wanttowakeup2024 I'm an ex elder everything you said is true. They have some files that are sealed. I took a look at one it was a CSA case. Also I know an elder who shared private elder knowledge from elders meeting. She always knew what was going on. It got to the point that I trusted no one.

[@wanttowakeup2024]

@@al6347 So hard to trust most elders. They are supposed to be shepherding the flock of God with love and kindness and in most ways they are, but once someone steps out of line and outside Bible principles, they don't trust you anymore and you and always under suspicion. Not a good way to live your life always knowing someone is looking at you behind your back.

[@SassyG17]

Great explanation!

[@NunyaNomi]

WHO is Jehovah? And if they are “Christ Followers” why do they seek to convert Christians to this cult? Do they even know?

[@BruceLeeR1-2103]

They think they are Christians. While they follow the biblical Letter of the Laws, like the Juice of Jesus day the don't follow the Spirit of the Law. This is because like the Israelites under the old mosaic covenant they have become a works based salvation style religion. Christ put an end to the mosaic law and instituted the new covenant with salvation based on Grace.. Witnesses HATE grace. They can't guilt shame or control you with it.

[@Queenolgi1]

True! She is not invited to join their sex life and make decisions about it!

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

I know a woman who was maturing sexually. The solution the elders provided was to get married. So at age 19 she married a 61 year old. The marriage produced no kids and they lasted five years. She admits it was a bad solution, but leaders had suggested it.

[@CurveBall-n9j]

Who marries a 61 year old man?🤦🏾‍♂️ Ridiculous in any sense✅

[@ucanliv4ever]

You are talking about Mormons not jw's

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

@@ucanliv4ever Nope it was a JW. She even invited me to Kingdom Hall for meetings. The 61 year old husband was not a bad guy, just too old for her.

[@Belinha264]

Thanks e happy Christmans from Brazil ❤❤

[@onesneak7668]

The JWs are correct. No shacking up before marriage

[@trilithon108]

Nah, it's a good idea to see if you're compatible. 😊

[@onesneak7668]

@trilithon108 exactly. That's one reason not to shack up. Also, God said it's a sin. I'm just repeating him. Take it up with him

[@layannah231]

I had heard that a Jehovah's Witness woman discovered during her honeymoon that her husband does not have a male penis. What do you think? If she wanted children, it's over. JWs have a habit of hiding things so they can get married so any other man would have done it.

[@trilithon108]

@onesneak7668 You mean the Jewish Christian God? I also like the Hindu God Vishnu, and the Bhuddist shunyata "great space" All Seeing Blessing 🙌 If there is One God it must be One for All, right?

[@joseeduclos3652]

Oh god! Soooo much bs. First, all 3 of them are pioneer...of course, no simple publisher nooo sir, just pioneers...then the guilt kiks...Boo hoo i feel like it's my fault if my bible study quit and that i didn't bring her all the way to baptism....😢 Again, guilt, shame, feeling inadequate being judge by other pioneers...sooo glad i'm out

[@MisMariaRosee]

I highly recommend everyone to read Your Life Your Game by Keezano. I’ve read it, and it truly changed my life. It beautifully shows how connecting with God and your inner self can lead to spiritual growth and financial success. A must-read. God bless! 🙏Amen

[@CoolBreeze250]

The Jehovah's Witnesses just want to make sure their Bible students are living according to Bible standards. To be fair, the JWs want to make sure their Bible students are progressing spirituality. For instance, the Bible study in the video would have to get legally married. The JWs share intimate details with the elders or fellow elders, not the congregation as a whole.

[@vestland3877]

If you are married in the Lord, the Goverment have zero say about your marriage. Its just about the image of the JW. As an active you should know it is ALL about the presentation and fasade. Its always like this! Its none of the busniess of the Elders.

[@margo.3466]

​@@vestland3877your words are perfect, I don't agree with the elders knowing your business...nothing to do with them....your loyalty is to Jehovah and not to man. Why do elders act as though they know your heart!?? And pressure you accordingly!! Only Jehovah searches the heart. Elders pressure you but the Bible clearly states that Jehovah does not make it difficult for you. (You only have to obey the 10 commandments)

[@RiceSteph]

I hated how more seasoned "sisters" would know and talk sooooooOoooooo much about their Bible studies' lives and every study had a plan on talking to the students about xyz. I used to feel so uncomfortable first learning about someone's personal dealings (specially relationships), but second how the sister's had such a strong say in new students lives. I've been there when they've talked about fornication, stopping holidays, stopping talking to family members who opposed to them studying ... ugh! Makes me sad. So glad I left. My life and relationships are so much more fulfilling ❤

[@Staff_Sgt_Dignam]

People can say you’re not liable for discipline until you get baptised, but in my experience your whole life changes as soon as you accept a home bible study. The person conducting the study thinks they own you. They really believe you’re now their responsibility. They have to save you from Satan’s world and will do anything to accomplish this. The tactics they use in the real world are not discussed in their PR videos. I’m not saying many of them don’t genuinely care about you, but they get really obsessed. So you then have a person of questionable mental health stalking you to get you to conform to the Governing Body’s rules.

[@ucanliv4ever]

Wrong on so many levels...if you don't like your teacher, get another one

[@margo.3466]

5:42 why is there a cross on the wall!? Please explain......it's a contradiction don't you think?

[@jan75643]

You're awsum! Luv yer take!❤

[@kelvinbrown2817]

Guessed what was comming. The student should have had told them it's no business of hers when she asked personal questions.

[@JohnRicker-vw8ol]

I like your sarcastic ability to eviserate the con

[@trentonjennings9105]

"Are you legally married?" Because, you know, God is so deferential to man's legal systems.

[@aservantofJEHOVAH7849]

It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!

[@vestland3877]

Are you still suppressing your homosexuality?

[@kevink2593]

Actually those awkward Bible study questions DO serve a useful function...getting the rookie JW prepped for the interrogations at those intrusive meddling Judicial Committee meetings 😂

[@michaelmaston4702]

Define "Legally Married".

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Is it me or does the Watchtower Society produce a whole lot of bad videos? The life examples are corny, and members are expected to believe all this. When leader speak on video it is even worse. Some look like they are high on drugs.

[@Kristy_not_Kristine]

The lds cult also requires a couple shacking up to get married before baptism.

[@dad1432]

Your teachings have helped me feel compassion instead frustration, annoyance, or judgment toward JWs.

[@Kristy_not_Kristine]

I've been studying with a JW lady, really like her. I'm curious when she'll decide I'm a "watering dead stump"... in the lds cult, this is called "droppings the investigator".

[@livinLOVELESSly]

We don't talk about how women in the congregation can't lead any kind of service talk, whether it's bible study or a watchtower discussion

[@dailyquran_23]

I highly recommend this book the light of Iman available on Amazon and Apple books etc

[@themananswer-lg2wt]

People think this god version is their friend also but his rules: disfellowship just to do it. That remains the secret. This god will disfellowship as much as he wants to. You do not have any say. Not following the rules are out. It's just for fun, just for kicks. Just because this god likes it. All of us did not ask for this god's opinion on what he likes so he needs to stay out of it. Period.

[@chrisarsenaux]

LOVE the title!!😂

[@extraterrestrial4287]

The new testament, from Matthew through Revelation conveys the message that THEY were living in the last days and that the end was near. "The end of all things is near"- 1 Peter 4:7 Even the book of Revelation opens up with the statement that it was a revelation of things which must SOON take place. They thought that they were living in the last days and that the time of the prophets some 1,000 to 1500 years earlier was LONG AGO. More time has elapsed since the first century to now than had elapsed from the time of the prophets to the first century. Last Days? And in 1st John it was stated that they were living within the last hour. If a day is a thousand years to God, then what is an hour? Less than 50 years. And at what time and that hour did they think they were living? Quarter past? Half past? 45 minutes past? 2 minutes to midnight? When the disciples asked Jesus what would be the signs, Jesus told them the signs and said when they see those signs they will know that he is near the door. Decades later the apostle wrote that Jesus was near the door. Again, the entire New Testament, from Matthew through Revelation conveys the message that they were living in the last days and that the end was near. Within their lifetime.

[@neverperching1554]

Have you considered reviving your patreon?

[@geraldsutton9981]

Aaaaa the poor fornicator....... For you know this, recognizing it for yourselves, that NO fornicator or unclean person, which means being a idolater---has any inheritance in the kingdom of the Christ and of God. (Eph.5:5)

[@cain2655]

Your sharp as a knife and witty as fuck. I absolutely love your videos. Keep them coming.❤

[@extraterrestrial4287]

We were taught that the Bible agrees with scientific fact. Almost everyone today would agree that the Earth spins on its axis and orbits the Sun in a solar system with other planets. But the Bible teaches something completely different. On the first page of the bible, Genesis chapter 1, it says that God separated the water with an expanse. Water above the expanse and water below the expanse. To the water below the expanse, God gather to its places, so that dry land would appear in its midst- land and sea. God called the expanse heaven. So, according to the Bible's definition of Heaven, when you jump up into the air or jump off your roof you are briefly in heaven. Heaven is the airy expanse between the ocean of water above and the land and sea below. Airplanes and jets fly through heaven. The Bible mentions birds, clouds, and angels in heaven. Psalm 148 4 mentions the water above heaven. When it rains, the Bible says that is God opening up the floodgates of Heaven... Obviously to let some of that water above heaven rain down upon us. When the Israelites burnt the sacrificial animals upon the altar, the smoke was said to rise as a sweet smell to God. Genesis chapter 1 goes on to state that God created two great lights, one for day and one for night and also the stars, and he placed them IN THE EXPANSE. It further states that he created birds the fly across the expanse. There was no knowledge of the Earth rotating on its axis or orbiting the Sun in a solar system with other planets. There was no knowledge of planets, any lights in the sky other than the Sun and Moon were known as stars... All of which were seen simply as lights in the sky like lamps placed there by God. This is also proven by the account in Joshua where Joshua tells the sun to stand still so that he can fight in daylight. So when you go outside on a clear day and look up and see all that blue, keep in mind that the Bible writers thought that was an ocean of water up there above the birds, clouds, angels, God, sun, moon and stars.

[@TRguy64]

BUT, in all bibles it clearly states of sex outside of marriage being a sin and the road to life narrow and difficult, as the road to destruction is broad and spacious and all can make decision upon which side they choose. When it comes to God, he of course is beyond the worldly legal system! I have had a very challenging life with major digestive issues as well as being a caregiver under immense stress that in itself nearly had put me in the grave. I take in the zoom meetings, though I do not engage in a one and one personal study and though I occasionally am asked of having such, never am I pressured, instead am shown encouragement to continue to focus forward on living a clean life, now whatever religion one might be associated with, clean living is clearly exalted, whereas a worldly mindset has one desiring to take in all that one might please even when unfavorable to God. Our conduct is NOT about what WE please, but instead of what God wishes from US!

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As always the goal is to get a person to be baptised then they can exert pressure to commit body and soul to the organization.Most people do not know that when they become JW their whole existance will be controlled and determined by this cult .

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[@laptopbro17]

one thing JW is right about i Jesus is NOT GOD!!! Now to go further on my own accord.. JESUS IS THE WAY TO GOD AND REPRENTS EXACTLY WHO GOD IS.

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