Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses - There Is Nothing Else Out There

[@MatthewFitzpatrick-cy6yr]

Not 1 John 1. It's 1 John 2:26

[@faithhopefuture]

Yes I realised when I watched back. Thank you. ☺️

[@connormusic9274]

Good reference. Verse 27 is a powerful lesson for those 'coming out', like myself. We must remember that God can provide his spirit for us and the spirit needed to understand his will; if we but persist in prayer and personal Bible reading. He can place it on ANY who seek to worship him and "spirit and truth". We don't need an organization and a few self-proclaimed prophets to channel it to us!

[@Lrasm13]

@@MatthewFitzpatrick-cy6yr John 1 : is evidence also.. The Word was God

[@305Alligator]

Leaving an organization, is not leaving God.

[@lavishty_]

I’m 21 years old, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve wondered why I’ve never felt truly happy or at peace in my religion. Now, I’m starting to understand why. It feels surreal to finally wake up, to see things clearly, while everyone around me is still so deeply immersed in this belief system. I’ve always had questions, ones that never seemed to have answers.. Why do we practice shunning? Why do the teachings keep changing to suit certain narratives? And why do we preach love and kindness, yet fail to genuinely show it to one another?? The most haunting realization, though, is this: as a kid, if I ever needed a blood transfusion to save my life, my own parents would let me die rather than go against the rules. It’s heartbreaking to know that the value of my life is seen as secondary. And the number of hypocritical or cruel individuals I’ve encountered within the congregation has been overwhelming. I’ve met far more people who reflect poorly on the faith than those who live up to its supposed values, and that alone says so much. :/ One memory stands out vividly. I was just a child (going through a whole lot) when an elder told me that if I didn’t do enough to serve, I would die in Armageddon. Imagine being a little kid and hearing that your life is conditional, not on love, not on inherent worth, but on doing “enough” to please an organization... Looking back, I can see now how much damage this religion has done to me, in ways I didn’t even realize before. It’s shocking and deeply saddening. But I’m also grateful for the videos and people who’ve shared their stories or help me understand why this religion is wrong in some ways because they’ve helped me wake up over the past month. Slowly but surely, I’m finding clarity. At the same time, stepping away feels so strange. I was born and raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, and the idea of life outside is scary. But despite that uncertainty, I feel hopeful! Thank you for this.

[@ArtVentriss]

Interesting comment. Im a JW myself of some 35 yrs though faded for past 12. Though JW leadership claim that Jehovah/Yahweh/ reveals "truth" to them at the appropriate time, its clear from the JW history and their long list of written literature (referred to as spiritual food) from late 1800's onwards, its quite clear that is NOT the case. The JW version of truth tends to vary and tomorrow's truth may not be today's truth yet JWs are required to accept all as "revealed truth" yet much of it has been discarded and no longer considered "truth". So the JW leadership are essentially undermining their own credibility. Anyway, be that as it may, God is the Ultimate Reality or as I would say, Ultimate reality is pure Intelligence which = God. This Intelligence runs the physical and non physical dimensions of reality but is itself separate from those dimensions. Im quite confident that whatever plan God has for man (and the planet) since man is created in "God's image" ( which means he was endowed with a degree of intelligence) , whatever plan God has will come to fruition at the designated time and man will live forever on earth as intended and will most likely travel the universe ( otherwise why have a universe so infinite if not for exploration?) . Read and meditate on the bible. I find a very good website is Borean Pickets. Check it out.

[@mikeheath8318]

Good to see that your walk by faith is going forward. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@RebelRosey]

I’m very happy for you. I’m 68 and just last month disassociated been in my whole life. It’s ruining my son‘s life we made so many sacrifices that we can’t undo now because the time is over really nice for me to read that out. What you’re going through is normal if you have very much troubleadjusting counseling for leading a cult should probably help we’re considering doing that ourselves

[@mjsblessings7498]

@lavishty_ I'm so happy for you. You're so young and have your life ahead of you. My aunt died a Witness and it wrecked our extended family. The religion wreaked havoc on her kids (my cousins) who are now adults and have suffered so much. May you find your life in a God who loved you so much that He gave His best to us (instead of demanding that we give to Him).

[@gregoryjames1655]

@@mjsblessings7498 You are never alone. God loved you so much he allowed you to wake up. Apply 1 John 2:26-28 and everything will be OK.

[@WilliamNL-j4m]

I was born and raised as Jehovah's Witnesses until I turn 33. Their master of isolation and make it feel like you are truly alone without them. It feels like limbo.

[@faithhopefuture]

Yes its designed to trap and isolate. Very dark and intentional. But you can get free and build a new life on a healthier basis. Its possible 🎉

[@daisydoo1177]

I feel the same way. My husband and I feel lost after fading out.

[@theresefournier3269]

"Fear not" happens to be in that Book over 365 times for a reason! The world, as you know, and its desires, is passing away! but your destiny is forever! Rejoice! with love, joy, light and peace.

[@Arthur-g3s1m]

@@daisydoo1177No need to feel lost. Salvation is found only by faith alone in the person of Jesus Christ. Not in organized religion or church membership. Read a good Bible translation (not the corrupt NWT) and you will discover that what God wants for you is far better what the WT teachings are deceiving people with😊.

[@marmaladesunrise]

That is what they intended to keep you trapped and isolated. That is one of cult ways to keep total control over their followers. Jesus even said his urgent was light, not encumbered a the Witnesses have made it be. Jesus ever filled out a time card. Believing in Jesus was our only Bibical requirement. Our works would not get us into heaven because it is grace alone that covers us. Their indoctrination goes DEEP. It is literal brainwashing. Learning their falsehoods through watching KZbin videos debunking their teachings is the fast track out of their tangled web.

[@sarahpfeuffer1396]

I appreciate how nurturing and encouraging you are. I think you bring comfort to people afraid during a scary time if they are leaving the organization. God bless you.

[@Trublu52]

We have not been to a meeting g in 2 years however we are still JWs in name They used to tell me if you leave here, there is no place to go But they lied we went to Jesus Christ and left a false religion The Bible tells us the entire inhabitants of earth will be mislead and that’s everyone, only those who follow. The christ will have a chance, this is the way The Bible says do not put your trust in men

[@faithhopefuture]

Thank you for sharing and may God continue to bless your courage in seeking Jesus ❤

[@ChipZilla69]

I was told armagedon would come before I made it to secondary school. Now I'm 12 years away from retirement. I hated my time in the religion and I had a hard time getting out due to family pressure. All the people I grew up with in the religion don't have a pot to piss in because they never invested in their future and now they are old no one is around to take care of them, not even family. Do with that what you will.

[@marmaladesunrise]

It is criminal to mislead people that way. So sad and tragic for those misled.

[@billwilkinson25]

I am always pleased when someone leaves the misleading, abusive and unchristian organisation of Jehovah's Witnesses. I left many years ago. I am now a Christian. Best wishes to you. May your mind be increasingly healed of Watchtower indoctrination.

[@DavidAnderson-ev1be]

I left years ago , as long you believe and pray to god , you be fine

[@yvonnebuckland4856]

And live like he wants us too

[@dashfatbastard]

Absolutely disagree. Learn to break the yoke of then people's opiate, and free your mind. Start with Bertrand Russell's "Why I am Not a Christian".

[@nomadsteve5297]

Or just forget about a God and get out there and enjoy your life

[@MrBingo-rv4mk]

@@nomadsteve5297 nah that’s souless

[@colinriches1519]

​@@MrBingo-rv4mk We can't pretend stuff into reality. The universe is not subject to our imagination. Might aswell accept that and live free from the control of others.

[@mandywalker8641]

This is where I'm at now and I feel exactly like you. Thank you for those scriptures because I've been saying what the JW actually sing about " make the truth your own" I don't need any religion to tell me if I'm a good person, I follow bible principles and I don't need a religion, it's between me and the almighty ❤

[@marmaladesunrise]

EXACTLY TRUE.

[@cherikerr8595]

Sadly Watchtower has twisted John 6: 68 - 69 to keep people enslaved. It’s not ‘Where shall we go?’ but to “Whom shall we go?” thou hast the words of eternal life. “And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God”. What a beautiful scripture! ❤ Thank you Samantha for your wisdom and insight! 🙏

[@jamesseward9263]

The simple answer is that you go to Jesus and Jesus alone, not to any man made religion.

[@cherikerr8595]

@@jamesseward9263 Exactly! 😊

[@CarlStJohn-x9w]

I am a Catholic. Pray and you will be fine. I'm very please you got out so young. They have no hold over you. ❤❤❤

[@bunchlead]

The Catholic church is far worse. All organised religion seems to be the churches of Satan. I now have my own personalised relationship with God and Christ. I feel free and spiritually stronger too.

[@gregoryjames1655]

Sister, that verse you shared at 5:28 is so powerful. I believe that with all my heart. That's God talking to us from his word. Thank you and God bless you.

[@hansjuergenkohlhaas871]

To you and the original poster: please consider this powerful scripture is First John Chapter TWO (not 1:26-28) verses 26ff.

[@gregoryjames1655]

@@hansjuergenkohlhaas871 Thank you.

[@K_e_n_]

100% well done Sam. Prayer and the Holy Spirit can smooth out that rough road in finding peace under his feathers ( Psalms) after you are released from the heavy load of watchtower. Looking forward to that video coming.

[@dougfa3515]

I appreciate what you had to say in this video. It was really enlightening to me when I started pursuing spiritual food outside of the organization. When they did what they did in 2019 and 2020 it was the beginning of the end for me. I’m appreciative of what I learned while in the organization… I did learn a lot about the Bible, but what I learned was mixed with the falsehoods the watchtower organization developed to make themselves separate from other Christian faiths. I’m glad I am free from the foolishness. I believe in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who died that I might be forgiven of my sins. He became sin for us all and was resurrected three days later. By grace through faith in Jesus alone. It’s beautiful.

[@alcedo_kf]

Well said. A fine summary.

[@faithhopefuture]

Love hearing this. I left in 2020 and have had the most amazing time learning so much about the Bible since.

[@dougfa3515]

@@faithhopefuture Same here! I am so thankful that I found my way out. I wish my mom had before she passed, but I know she believed in what Jesus did for us and His resurrection, even if she was following the JW false gospel. I believe God will remember her and I will see her again. You know, what I like about your channel is that you don't come across as bitter or resentful as a result. I see a lot of that from other channels, and while I can understand some of it, it's not the way to go. You are helping people move forward with their lives and faith. I respect that!

[@ridezplus1053]

You’re a very brave soul…..I commend you. One of my beefs when I was in there was every time they changed something they would say”brothers,we have new light”…..to which my question always was “well WHO gave you the old light”..?????????

[@DennyMorris]

Thankyou for your clarity. My own path so closely matches your own. Now so completely at ease with life. Your section is just so informative and encouraging and, most important, so true to life.

[@teyyet2004]

Thank you for the video. I left the jw organization a year ago which according to the Bible all religions are part of Babylon the great. Jesus said to get out of her if we don't want to share in the plagues. For me to join another religion seems contrary to that. The 1 john 2:26 scripture you used was very encouraging. Thank you.

[@daisydoo1177]

Yes. I agree. I would not visit another place of worship. I feel that visiting these types of sites and sharing our thoughts and scripture points with each other is probably more of an example of not forsaking the gathering together…ESPECIALLY as you watch the day drawing near. ❤

[@wideawake333]

I literally here this over and over in my head. "Come out of her if you do not want to share in her sins" they did dub it Organization.

[@teyyet2004]

Regardless, Jesus still meant for to follow him, not other beliefs. We weren't supposed to follow any other except him.

[@mikeheath8318]

This is very good to see. I have never been a JW, I have been Christian for more than 40 years. Whilst it is not true that there is nowhere to go, for ex-JWs, Mormons etc, it is increasingly true that it is getting harder for Bible believing Christians to find a home. You are wise to be cautious, I recommend it, and wish you every blessing!

[@Lrasm13]

I was in there for decades.. Jesus set me free... The Way , The Truth and The Life

[@freemanparasiempre136]

The other day l went to the hardware store and see one of my old neighbors . She was making the pop corn for the costumers , she was very kind talking to me. We spoke about the family and that. Después le dije a la señora: hey, escuche que . Miguel su esposo se hizo Cristiano. Y me contestó diciéndome: Si , nosotros vamos a una iglesia. Venga con nosotros… lo invitamos!. Fue un gran placer poder conversar con otro cristiano creyente. Aunque confieso que cuando éramos vecinos no hablamos mucho…y después que yo fui tú no sabía apreciar y valorar a otras personas que se presentaban como cristianos en la fe. It is much better now. We have something in común… for the love of the Christ control us. Un gusto escacharte de nuevo

[@cassandrajackson1729]

Gorgeous thank you Many JW’s might feel so encouraged by this vid - will look at your other vids moving forward ❤

[@kerstinklenovsky239]

Wise solid advice. May the Living God continue to bless you and keep you.

[@distancelearningwithlee]

Listening to you got me crying I feel so lost but what I will continue to do is read my Bible and keep an open mind thank you so much.❤😢

[@juteandolive]

❤

[@Arthur-g3s1m]

No need to feel lost. It is those inside this religion that have a false hope. Salvation is only found by faith alone in the person of Jesus. Remember what the Philippian jailer asked Paul: “What must I do to be saved?” Paul answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.” This means to trust in, to have faith in the person of Jesus and you will be saved. Yes it’s that simple for us. It is Jesus who did the hard part.

[@alcedo_kf]

​@@Arthur-g3s1mAmen.

[@alcedo_kf]

@distancelearningwithlee - Christ is 'the way, the TRUTH and the life...' not any man or organisation. Remember, he knows his sheep and they know his voice. Keep reading the Scriptures and let the Spirit teach. Jesus addressed individuals in those difficult congregations in Revelation 2 and 3. I am sure many felt alone. But we can be victorious. Keep strong and be patient. Take care.

[@JohnSpruce-u2h]

You are a breath of fresh air like a beautiful spring day.

[@Barry563]

I thought that was a very spiritual and balanced video, I have not been a witness for a long time. I would agree with everything you said well done sister. I still value my time as a witness I was a witness for about 35 years from being 16 years old I'm now 62 in that time I got to read the Bible many times and that is a good foundation, also god got to know me. and now I've moved on and become spiritually mature as an individual serving god, I feel I'm in the best place spiritually speaking that I have been in. Not many that leave are as balanced as you are, it is lovely to see and God must be proud of you. Remember one thing you said there in every denomination and that includes the jw's. Thanks again I'll be looking at your channel . I've got a channel but I'm not very good at i.t but I believe that god is teaching me.

[@revivalmelbourne513]

Thank you for your input and effort to help the Jw's !

[@francesfree]

Thank you - I have some ex JW friends for whom having a faith is still important, I'm sure they would find your comments and insights very helpful. I'll forward this on ... good work. I left the organisation 35 years ago, I luckily discovered it was all lies whilst I was young (in my late 20s).

[@k.mcguillicutty5368]

I relate to what you’ve said. It’s refreshing to know others are on the path of the way with Jesus Christ. Trust The Father, Trust the Son, AND ask for the Holy Spirit and he will guide you to heal from your past, and grow in direct relationship to God through Christ. Know the Bible and reject the doctrine of men.

[@anthonyD4834]

Thank you. I perceive Holy Spirit made you beautiful in heart and spirit 💕. Thank you, I needed this.

[@davidheckman5796]

i love your calm and kind demeanor. I also appreciate your explanation. Thank you for making these videos. You have a true love of neighbor!!

[@nancyduhalde4679]

Thank you so much and God bless you for sharing the TRUE Gospel message of the Bible and being so very encouraging to those involved in JWs, other cults and false belief systems. It is possible to be FREED because GOD created and loves every one of us and emancipates all who truly seek Him and His saving grace!

[@misagarcia5710]

Thank you so much for your content, I can relate so much and this is so helpful to me at this point in my life.

[@mamajan99]

Those of us who were "born in" have learned some lessons that most have never experienced. Cults have amazing control schemes! Mt 23:8: you must not be called 'Teacher,' because you have only one Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters together" "The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and make you remember all that I have told you".“I will send you the Helper from the Father. The Helper is the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father. When he comes, he will tell about me." John 14-&15 "For us there is but ONE GOD, THE FATHER, from whom ALL THINGS came and for whom we exist. And there is but ONE LORD (owner), Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist." Cor 8:5 Jesus said, "I am going to MY GOD and YOUR GOD." John 20:17 We pray to our Father. The Son is not the Father but prays to "Our Father in heaven."

[@Lrasm13]

@@mamajan99 when He was here in human flesh.. He prayed like that...but He called Himself " I AM " and Emmanuel was His name...God with us = Emmanuel

[@keithhedges5793]

Wonderful to hear a ex JW or ex LDS or ex etc etc that actually has come to THE REAL JESUS .So many videos about folks leaving their cults but they now don't believe anything .Thank the LORD for you Samantha

[@mjsblessings7498]

Your point at 2:40 is a great one! Also, recall in Mark 9:38-40 when the disciples wanted to toast those who were doing ministry in Jesus' name but didn't travel with the 12. Jesus told his disciples to leave them alone because they are for Him, not against Him. I love the fact that there are denominations that are very different from my own. We learn from our differences. The very spirit of Jesus is against the kind of self exclusive jargon of the JWs and points to them being a major cult and NOT A DENOMINATION OF CHRISTIANITY.

[@dondamore4435]

All churches except for theirs is fallen they say. I suppose they believe everybody is fallen except for them. Very disappointing if they do, because so much of what they believe has come from Satan.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

That's their beliefs That's why a JW may not marry someone else who is also not s JW If they do they are banished from the following

[@chuck-y8p]

love your talks. from Texas

[@shamrox12]

They say when you leave the JW'S, there is no where else to go. Well, it's not "where" to go but to whom you will seek....Jesus.

[@chrissyb.4490]

Thank you. God used you to answer my prayer 🙏🏽

[@8michal5]

Well said so true. Jesus and Holy Spirit are there for us always. It's hard to live with individualistic approach as my truth maybe different as your. Growing up in JW, I feel so lonely for the past 15 years, sometimes I wish I could go back to those naive good old days with lots of friends and family. Only ex JW will understand as other religions are not as close.

[@rogerjohnson-w4i]

well done agree . with most of what you said, first time someone speak the truth and not just , focus on knocking jw. keep up the good work, look forward to your next post.

[@thetruthaboutthetruth75]

"there is no where else to go" a paraphrase of Apostle Peters words to Jesus at John 6:68. JW's use this verse to make followers stay in, as outside is terrible. But, if we leave Watch Tower, why do we need to 'go anywhere'. We can choose to live the life we want to live and fill that life with people and activities that fulfill us.

[@faithhopefuture]

Yes Peter meant that Jesus is the only way which is true! But JW org hate Jesus and undermine him at every opportunity so its important to get away from them so we can repent and seek Jesus fully

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Exactly. Just live your life with or without religion

[@Xoxo-mh9zr]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Confirmation that Holy Spirit is the ACTIVE FORCE to lead us NOT the GB!!! Thank you JESUS ❤

[@cherylhennessy57]

Thank you for your talks I really enjoy them. 😊

[@latishabennett702]

Thank You so much I enjoyed your video very helpful and encouraging 🙂❤️🙏🏾🤝🏾

[@Ramon.Rios28]

Thank you for your video. I witness to Jehovah witness as they’re out doing there pioneer work I’ve become friends with a lot of them and it breaks my heart so blind too the truth of the Bible and they’re organization history but they’re wonderful people. I love them very dearly and I pray that God will bring down this organization that has manipulates members. God bless you my sister may the grace of God be always upon amen

[@alcedo_kf]

Many are nice, but many carry out the orders of their governing body doing great damage to people.

[@hansjuergenkohlhaas871]

Please correct, at 5:28, your reference to this remarkable scripture you read from First John. Its chapter 2 verses 26ff, not chapter one! Thanks.

[@WilsonJackie-qc9ql]

Whoever left that organizational or planing to leave remember this THERE'S GOD THE ALMIGHTY WHO UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN AND WE HAVE A BRIDGE TO GOD THAT'S JESUS CHRIST, after leaving that organization don't be deceived by science and human philosophy instead pick up your Bible and pray hard to God in the name of our savior Jesus christ then keep doing that everyday and YOU WILL BE RESTORED

[@alcedo_kf]

Amen to that.

[@wideawake333]

Do you have a copy of the baptisim questions from back in the day. I have the OD book from 2005 and compared them todays entailed questions. Curious if there was any other versions before that when preparing for Baptism.

[@audreypistor4610]

How long were you in and why did you leave? It is very hard thank you for your input.

[@OlgaTorres-q3d]

Good morning dear sister in Christ. Excellent message. Very encouraging. My sentiments exactly. Keep up the fine work. Many blessings to you and family from The Father Jehovah and Son Jesus Christ. Ismael, Kingdom Christian Witness of Jah from sunny 🌞 Puerto Rico.

[@NabeelDebbas]

Thank you , The voice I think, was not loud enough. I would like to know about what had happened in Australia, concerning child abuse, Thank you.

[@BarryMaskell]

God speaks through His word and spirit to spirit when you get filled with the Holy Spirit

[@davidheckman5796]

How do I send you my prayer please?

[@faithhopefuture]

Please email [e-mail]

[@leeBoB4257]

According to Geoffrey Jackson they aren't the only channel that God is using he say this under oath at the Australian Royal Commission, but this is not what they tell there followers he and the rest of the so-called Governing Body tell there followers that they are the only ones that are being used by Jehovah 😂

[@howssitgoing9538]

Thanks for the video! What version of the Bible are you using?

[@kathywimer8597]

I am still seeking a group, church? Who teach truth. It's difficult.

[@alcedo_kf]

@kathywimer8597 - Remember, Kathy, how Jesus addressed the individual faithful ones in those 7 congregations in Revelation 2 and 3? Watchtower paints a whiter than white image of their congregations, as if that would be some recommendation/proof that they are the 'truth'; but thats not what Jesus described in Revelation 2 and 3. It is the individual faithful ones that Jesus has his eyes on, wherever they stand in this apostate world. Those individuals allow themselves to be taught by the Holy Spirit, and this realisation is what moves them to be faithful, wherever, in this 'field' of the world they stand. They even shudder at the thought of bending a knee to any other but Christ. So, they fight the fine fight to be victorious in faith, whether alone or functioning with others. Its worth giving the Revelation account above some prayerful consideration in light of your question. It is Christ who is 'the way, the TRUTH and the life...', not men, not an organisation, not watchtower. I wish you the best.

[@yvonnebuckland4856]

What do you think of the Trinity leaving the watchtower has confused me alot

[@faithhopefuture]

I will do a video on this soon. Pray about it. After a while I kept noticing scriptures that mention Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit in same context, it got me at least understanding where the concept comes from. ❤

[@markcondliffe7936]

@@faithhopefuture Sister if you do a video please do some good research. I know you have come out the JW's but they still hold more truth in thier teachings than most of christendom. please don't get sucked into the christian trinity. The trinity is one on the biggest deceptions of christianity. All denominations that except the trinity teach the same thing, that the Father,Son and Holy Spirit are co-equal and co-eternal. If this is the case then how is Jesus the Son of God? they will tell you he is a metaphorical Son and a metaphorical Father, denying the Sonship of Christ making this teaching anti-Christ. Undserstand the bible teaches Christ is the literal Son of God. He is beggotton, first born as well as brought forth, meaning He as a begining. Jesus Divinty comes from His Birthright as the literal Son of God. The Holy Spirit is the omnipresence of the Father(Psalms 139:7) God is both Spirit and He as physical form as Daniel tells us.

[@thumbstruck]

Where 2 or more are gathered, Jesus said that he'd be there. I've found that when dealing with individuals (any denomination, even Jewish people, because of the promises made to Abraham) I can have good discussions and encouragement. No buildings or social structure needed.

[@daisydoo1177]

I love this video. Very encouraging. Thank you!

[@hereticjonathan3067]

Revelation 18:1-8 tells us that in this time of the end ALL organised religions now stands condemned by Almighty God Yahweh.1 John 5:19 tells us the reason why.."the WHOLE 🌎 is lying in Satan's power." In this time of the end true worshippers will be scattered.

[@tyronek.1870]

I agree with you. We must know our Bible!

[@JTdayoneBev]

I love your videos thank you. Do you believe that Armageddon will happen or is it something else made up?

[@faithhopefuture]

It will happen but after the rapture so believers don’t need to concern themselves at all. They will be safely in heaven long before. Don’t let it lose you one wink of sleep ❤

[@daisydoo1177]

@@faithhopefutureso you believe in the rapture and that the earth will be destroyed? This is where I am not so sure. I know that Jesus said he would separate one from another beforehand but I honestly would prefer living on a paradise earth as opposed to being a spirit. Now I do not know what happens after death since deciding to leave the organization. And it scares me.

[@JTdayoneBev]

@@faithhopefuture thank you for your reply I think you are a blessing to us all 💕

[@MARKBINGHAM-m5k]

Don't worry about something that won't happen. Just live a good honest loving life and expect to go to Heaven when you leave this garbage Earth.

[@edwardjjanzen23]

there are several reasons why members decide to remain in the WT religion. having no place to go, is like admitting, that if there was a place to go, the ship would empty. probably true. i can think of two passages in scripture that suggest alternative paths to acceptable spirituality. one where j e s u s said of those who were preaching him, but not following with his disciples. m a r k 9:38 and the apostle p a u l's words at 1 c o r i n t h i a n s 11:19 . yes, there must be one faith, one hope, one baptism ... but this could be understood generally. evidence for this is in the second century, where often the congregations disagreed with one another, and yet they remained unified and friendly, even dying in the arena together. these congregations had as their presbyters, those who were guided by the apostles themselves. the WT religion has long stated that these congregations were in the beginning of the great apostasy, but i am not so sure. the WT religion also praises certain groups over time like the l o l l a r d s, john w y c l i f f e, henry gross ... groups and persons who would not fit the WT understanding today, a constantly changing understanding by the way. i doubt that there is any exclusive group before God. and this is why. religion today is cultural and geographical. if you are born into a faith category, you will leave this life the same way, with very few exceptions. this is true of every major faith group. WT increases have always been at the expense of other denominations in the same faith category, again, with few exceptions. this was not true of early c h r i s t i a n i t y, which broke down all cultural and geographical barriers. also, to suggest that everyone born to a different major faith group is automatically an enemy of God is non sensical. did not not God say of c y r u s 'you are my son'? is it not written that God is searching the planet to help those whose heart is complete towards him? being born into a major faith category different from c h r i s t i a n i t y does not automatically make you a servant of s a t a n, just as being born into c h r i s t i a n i t y does not automatically make you a servant of God. i would argue that God's people are in every major faith category, and even among those who do not acknowledge him at all. the great tribulation, when it gets here, will sort it all out. going to be a lot of surprises as j e s u s begins the selection process. one in the field taken, and the other left behind. until then there is one place to go, for c h r i s t i a n s. 'i am the way, the truth, and the life. no one comes to the father except through me.'

[@achildofthelight4725]

We are mindless in all we do, when we follow what we think is right. Thinking is our adversary, its undermining the beauty of the soul. The Bible is non-duality, we are the man in the mirror, and everything is an image of yourself. Mind of man has controlled the woman aspect of your soul, now its time to wake up from the garden of Eden, to enjoy the tree of life.

[@colinriches1519]

If there's a god and that god knows absolutely everything we will do, that leaves no room for free will and no reason whatsoever to "test" us. The whole idea is ridiculous.

[@HeyPoeHauser]

Looking forward to the one on the scroll of life. 🙏🏻

[@vbasoski9298]

Thank you so much for another great video! As an ex JW and now a new born christian i'm so grateful for the True gospel! I tried to share this with my sister who is still a JW and also tried to outreach to her ( for example the video's of Mike Winger and theology with Seth were very helpfull ) She doesn't want to listen to anything i'm saving, although i only use their material to show her that so many of the JW teachings are false etc. I know only the holy spirit will be able to open up her mind and heart.. Do you maybe have more suggestions in how to maybe reach her? Thank you in advance! Valerie from Holland

[@faithhopefuture]

Keep praying for her because its a spiritual blindness only God can remove 🙏

[@vbasoski9298]

@faithhopefuture thank you so much!

[@Newgrist]

People who know church history will realize that the JW have brought back the ancient Arian heresy, which was decisively refuted in the fourth century.

[@fredrussell3527]

Let me ask you this what is the goal of being a worshipper? Is there life after death? If I did accept Jesus as my savior would I be able to see people I really loved in life? Where would I see them again? Do they know that I still love and care for them? Is there really a place to find answers to those questions? I’ve been lied to about all those questions so now I’m content to accept death as the end of me and be grateful for the life I enjoyed. I think you are beautiful!

[@faithhopefuture]

The answers are in Gods word the Bible. I will do a video on this also. Thank you for watching. Why not pray to God and ask? You may be surprised by an answer. 😊

[@brendangoodbrand2597]

You don't accept Jesus it has to be granted to you first Philippians 1:29

[@luwanatoler7191]

Thank You

[@DavidAnderson-ev1be]

I also went lot different churches just to see , there are a few churches just like the JW saying they are the only ones , that’s y you should check out everything.

[@davidmiller5028]

Follow Christ and believe in him

[@rolandlindskog3945]

A great video,very helpfull !!

[@humblybrash7642]

You're right. There is nothing else out there for you but hardcore bondage. Take heart in the fact that the Bible never said what you all believes it says, because JW's don't HAVE the Bible, for one. And for two, the Bible is an ethno-religious book for the Israelites, by the Israelites.

[@daisydoo1177]

Oh my gosh, I was just talking to my husband last night about this topic and I remembered that scripture about Jesus saying you can identify them by their fruits. What a coincidence. Yes, their “fruits” are rotten. My husband and I are both retired from the public school system. One thing we noticed was that when ANY incident occurred that either threatened or harmed the welfare of a child, immediately we were notified and very shortly afterward, we had not just written memos but had meetings that instructed all of us how a new policy was being implemented because of the incident. We were clearly instructed how to implement these new protective policies in order to prevent another occurrence in order to help us be aware and protect the students. The school was constantly watching out for prevention of harm and subsequent litigation. I told my husband that this analogy shows how deficient and negligent this organization is concerning CSA. No new policies or procedures after decades of reported abuse and lawsuits? I picture the account of Jesus overturning the money changers tables. How much angrier would Jesus be at watching child sex abuse being covered up? At the GB refusing to release their secret database to authorities? (Romans 13?) How can they claim that Jehovah is directing them based on this alone? Rotten fruits!

[@bunchlead]

Jehovah and Christ are there for you when you leave Watchtower. JWs do not have a monopoly on God. Jesus said he was the way to the God not men.

[@achildofthelight4725]

Jesus is a reflection of your trueself (man is made in his image) The dominate side of man is the ego mind, whereas the feminine side is the soul, the heart being the center. No one comes to the father except through the soul, the heart of who I am, crying out to be heard.

[@alcedo_kf]

​@@achildofthelight4725 This isnt what the Bible teaches.

[@seekhyde499]

Thank you. You are saying how I feel.❤️

[@dunk_law]

Watch - Hermes and John - by Kegan Chandler

[@MarcArias-p3b]

It's 1john 2 26.... sister that is an operation in a different heaven... we sit in heavenly places... in the heaven we stand in today we must be taught by a 5fold ministry that is rightly dividing the truth of the Word of God...

[@krokato5821]

I left JWs 8 years ago. I want to believe in God, I really do but I remember that god from The old testaments is cruel, revengeful, blood thirsty, unreasonable. I remember that he was fine with slavery, wars, polygamy. Women had to marry their r*pists. And so on. I live without religion and without hope. I can’t even watch news anymore because I feel so depressed. I can’t pray as I did before for those who suffer, I no longer believe that evil people will be punished and good people will be rewarded. I wish I believed in god and had a relationship with him but being JW, studying Bible made me an atheist

[@faithhopefuture]

Thank you for watching my video. I recommend you read the gospels again prayerfully. Put aside everything JWs ever taught you. Take a fresh look. Might surprise you. As for Old Testament, it’s meant to be crazy to show we needed Jesus. However I will address in future videos some of those concerns.

[@alcedo_kf]

@krokato5821 - I walked away from watchtower about 20 years ago. I struggled for a good while, alone. I decided no more faith. In time, the dust settled and I decided to look again; and without the filters of watchtower. Do you know something that I became aware of that helped? I realised, as God is Spirit, I had to change how I viewed Him; I came to understand that to the person walking by the flesh, the things of God are missed, not seen or understood. In fact, to the physical person, the things of God appear foolish. No wonder the Scriptures urge the walking by the spirit. This is when things change; begin to fall in to place. Think of the subject of mathematics and physics; for the full nature of these subjects to be grasped, it takes the mind of a mathematician or physicist to harness the principles and laws and to 'see' them, despite them being invisible. Similarly, the things of God need to be discerned with the mind of one prepared to look deeper, beyond the seeming obvious, in to the things of the spirit. I then decided, that humans are fickle; and that fickle nature does not and cannot stop the guaranteed Will of God from being carried out. Paul said that Jesus is the YES to all of Gods Promises. Jesus, not some charlatan organisation, is 'the way, the TRUTH and the life....'. Jesus is the promised seed of Genesis 3:15; and by his victory over this world and death, he will, at the right time crush the head of the evil one, when he returns. And he promised to return. Jesus also came to lift those who were so mistreated, it was as though they were a smoldering wick. And for such ones, he cares dearly. He knows our pains and that is why he invites us to 'Come to me all you who are toiling and loaded down.....'. I hope one day, you may feel moved to let the Holy Spirit begin its work on your heart; that is when the real teaching begins. Its beautiful, its calming and so very reassuring. I wish you the best. You are not alone. And remember, He's actually not that far away from any one of us, if we truly wish to find him. Take care.

[@yvonnebuckland4856]

Lots of churches help the poor help in bad times too like Jesus did he helped everyone and told to love everyone witnesses don’t just sometimes they own people but not often

[@faithhopefuture]

Its true, some incredible charities are linked to churches or started by Christians

[@alcedo_kf]

When one makes room to hear what the Spirit is saying and NOT what watchtower is pushing, that is when we start to really learn God's Truth. There isnt much room for Christian growth within watchtower because of the 'force feeding' of wt doctrine and trickery.

[@dunk_law]

Watch - The unbiblical doctrines of inerrancy, univocality & inspiration

[@achildofthelight4725]

Adam (man) is both male and female. The God of this world (ego mind) controls the temple, the heart and soul of who I am... the heart is the one crying out in the wilderness to be heard.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

Adam both male and female ????

[@achildofthelight4725]

@Palmstreet-u7x Biblically, GOD masculine, Earth feminine. Adam is made in the image of the two, spiritual mind and carnal mind. Genesis one, man is fruitful and multiplying. Genesis two, no man to till the land, to bring order to the land, to seperate, to be a mediator. When Adam is seen (God knows the heart and thoughts) not to have a help meat, he is then put into sleep mode, where his shown how man's own desires leads to man's falling from the glory of GOD. Eve is the feminine image of Adam, who breathes life into the world, she is the heart and soul of the man, yet never gets to be heard, crying from within the wild beast.

[@achildofthelight4725]

A man can be deceived into doing something good... by telling them not to do it. 😉 By eating from the tree they saw that they, not themselves, were naked... meaning, they see only the outer flesh which is unfruitful, but not whats on the inside, the fruits of a heart of gold, naked (blind) to the eye of the beholder.

[@TheresaStiffler]

Thank you❤❤

[@Baronvanhausen88]

Great video

[@HeyPoeHauser]

Thank you.

[@Sonia-dg7ux]

What about paradise and the dead resurrected , im confused too 😢

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

Read the Bible It explains what is the difference

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

Paradise is for those who are borne again Christian and die before Jesus return they go to paradise, it's a place of rest until Jesus Christ comes back to take those who believe in God Almighty and Jesus Christ, Resurrection is those who died in Jesus Christ, when the trumpet 🎺🎺 of the Lord shall sound those who died in Jesus Christ, they will be resurrected first to meet Jesus Christ in the clouds,

[@faithhopefuture]

I’m working on a video to explain this clearly

[@Sonia-dg7ux]

@@Palmstreet-u7x oh great thank you 😊

[@Sonia-dg7ux]

@faithhopefuture oh great thank you 🙏

[@Cros.crypt25]

Its hard to leave because they put on a facade to cover what's true

[@devinmedeiros9466]

Very very good job my sister

[@MarcArias-p3b]

Jw's have to ask the Lord to... take us to your people dear Lord... there are meeting by folks who study the Word the way the jw study and pray also.. that are pretty close to jw teaching... God has got to lead you there... don't look for a big institution like the jw's...

[@OrthodogAllen]

My Sister in Christ, please look into the Holy Catholic & Apostolic Orthodox Church.

[@mamajan99]

Do they believe Jesus when he said: "For us there is but ONE GOD, THE FATHER, from whom ALL THINGS came and for whom we exist. And there is but ONE LORD (owner), Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist."? John 14-&15Cor 8:5 Was Jesus God when he said, "I am going to MY GOD and YOUR GOD." John 20:17 Just like our brother Jesus, we pray to our God, our Father. The Son is not the Father. He also prays with us to "Our Father in heaven."

[@davidmcbrine4527]

@@mamajan99 I see you won't accept the Deity of Christ Jesus. If your still stuck in the belief that Jesus is simply a created angel, then you are lost. No created angel can have and offer everlasting life, but only God. Jesus continually claimed to be God which is why the Jews accused Him of blasphemy. He's even called God in John 1:1. (not in the NWT which is an abomination of a translation) He claimed the same authorities as God. You need to read a normal Bible translation and take off those WT glasses.

[@Arthur-g3s1m]

⁠@@mamajan99Are not JWs forbidden to watch these “apostate” videos? My guess is you didn’t watch the video, but only went to the comment section.

[@b4ph0m3tdk9]

AND The Holy Spirit is not just "gods force on earth" as JW say, the spirite is an entity by it self, it can even talk to people (Acts 13:2).

[@VENAQUAHOLDINGS]

I always watch your videos. You are doing a great job. However, the Trinity doctrine is not biblical. I understand your point of view. I remain convinced that the Bible teaches that God is one God, and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, as He was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:20-23). Jesus is a man, Christ the rock is the Spirit, and God is spirit who dwelled fully in Jesus. Verses - Luke 1:35: "And the angel answered her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.'" - Matthew 1:20-23: "But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit... Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which translated means, 'God with us.'" - Deuteronomy 6:4: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." - Isaiah 44:6: "Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God besides me." - John 4:24: "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." - 1 Corinthians 10:4: "And all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them; and the rock was Christ." - John 1:1-14: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth." Additional Verses - Matthew 3:17: "And behold, a voice out of the heavens said, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.'" - John 14:9-11: "Jesus said to him, 'Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how can you say, 'Show us the Father '? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me?'" - Colossians 2:9: "For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form."

[@yvonnebuckland4856]

Thank u 😊

[@michaelpudney]

well said

[@alans.wendelschafer6588]

I wish my Uber PIMI wife would wake up from her indoctrination. At least watch this video and just think about it a little bit. I also wish I could believe in God again.

[@alcedo_kf]

Remember, He's not that far away, if we truly want to get to know Him. I believe its worth any effort, to seek Him.

[@leeBoB4257]

@fredrussell3527. Jesus spoke of Death as a Sleep because when you are Sleeping in Death like a conscious Sleep you awake. The Resurrection from the Death Sleep is the same you will just wake up and be conscious again. Read Revelation 20:12-15.❤