Excellent video! When I was around 13 years old (I’m now 65) I began searching thru my mom’s bound volumes of watchtowers and awakes just curious or just want to run references to then current articles and found a lot of teachings were changed through out history. From then on I was totally turned off not wanting anything to do with WT.
@vintage63463 жыл бұрын
I saw similar things. But I was so brainwashed that I thought, "Oh, isn't that quaint."
@nishanthakumara38853 жыл бұрын
Congradulation... Welcome to your freedom 👍🙏❤️🌹
@carolwrinkles62043 жыл бұрын
@@vintage6346 yes, I know what you mean
@GorgeousRoddyChrome3 жыл бұрын
Being a new publisher in a congregation that had a large library of original WT publications was exciting! My zealous desire was to read as many of them as I could to learn about the rich spiritual heritage of "Jehovah's Organization"! Imagine my surprise when I asked our PO if I could borrow one of them and was told "No. There is no benefit to reading any of those. Just focus on the current publications and your bible." 😯 I eventually learned the reason for that admonition.
@zdravkomomci75703 жыл бұрын
thats amazing
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
@GorgeousRoddyChrome-Thank you for sharing that.
@GorgeousRoddyChrome3 жыл бұрын
@@BeroeanPickets you're welcome. my pleasure
@Banknotejay3 жыл бұрын
The same happened to me except I had the old books from 1930s -1979 after reading them thoroughly.. I knew.
@jimmynolet37523 жыл бұрын
How does a JW even get past the reasoning of everything is changed in the past, and not think wait what if the future from today is all changed lololol
@henrycrankypants93363 жыл бұрын
If I was thinking about going into business with someone whose last endeavour ended in bankruptcy and her explanation was, "Mistakes were made" I'd know she hadn't learned a thing because she wasn't taking responsibility. The use of the passive voice is a clear sign the GB will never take responsibility. Great point. Thanks Eric.
@jaguillermol3 жыл бұрын
Elders always speak with that passive voice
@henrycrankypants93363 жыл бұрын
@@jaguillermol They've learned from the best!
@vintage63463 жыл бұрын
@@henrycrankypants9336, But elders leave no doubt when they blame a sheep.
@henrycrankypants93363 жыл бұрын
@@vintage6346 They were crystal clear when they blamed me for everything.
@vintage63463 жыл бұрын
@@henrycrankypants9336, Me, too. Even an elder on the phone in NY, who, to my knowledge, had never met me.
@regbatger78523 жыл бұрын
Good one Eric. Just sent it to a special pioneer I met in Thailand in 2010 who recently contacted me.. Nice man, let's hope it will help wake him up.
@rueben27203 жыл бұрын
Excellent points! Narcissists don't apologize, instead, they go to great lengths to cover up! Yes, even to the point of rewriting history! Their inflated sense of self importance has blinded them to their very own falsehoods. Their consciences are seared. 1st Tim. 4:1,2
@Jake-US3 жыл бұрын
Thank you again Eric! You are the best by far exposing these men. It's hard to believe I used to be a follower of this crazy teachings.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@LittleRadicalThinker3 жыл бұрын
The cult is to strip away your own critical thinking abilities so you will be the slaves. It’s just natural that you believe them if you followed already.And it’s true Eric is the best KZbinr exposing the 8 clowns.
@JOHNNYGIX3 жыл бұрын
@@LittleRadicalThinker he just might be the new Raymond Franz 👍🏼
@LittleRadicalThinker3 жыл бұрын
@@JOHNNYGIX He can't already. He can achieve more, but not another Raymond Franz.
@JOHNNYGIX3 жыл бұрын
@@LittleRadicalThinker ya, not too often a governing body member gets their eyes opened lol
@JOHNNYGIX3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Eric. I remember about 15 years ago I saw in the watchtower when it was depicting the 1919 Rutherford proclamation of advertise, advertise advertise, and then the infamous “millions now living MAY never die. I was like huh? I know it said WILL never die. That’s what they had on their huge banners. Why are they changing this? It was the beginning of questioning for me and there’s so many other things like this when you dig even just on the surface
@pillowgatesurvivor82763 жыл бұрын
It was originally "may" in 1918. It was changed to "will" around 1921.
@AzatothAUS3 жыл бұрын
8:16 This is my exact thought when I started doubting having doubts. I was being told believe certain things, but I knew some were false, and other things made no sense. It made no sense to me to 100% follow people who claim to speak for God, yet get it wrong and then hide the truth or blame others. The first big example for me was Charles Russels convincing many to look to the pyramids as the "Bible on stone", then Ruthford later harshly criticizing those who believed it.
@mosehaydid47363 жыл бұрын
It amazes me how the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization brings out the shortcomings of other religions and covers up its own shortcomings.
@mihalyszabo61649 ай бұрын
Ugyanaz mint a politikai pártok kampánya.
@janellegonzalez98633 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you brother Eric. God bless your ministry.
@clintfitzpatrick2663 жыл бұрын
Luke 21; 8 He said: “Look out that you are not misled,+ for many will come on the basis of my name saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The due time is near.’ Do not go after them. You pointed out this scripture some time ago in an earlier video. It hit me like a ton of bricks. The main theme of the JW`s is exactly that. " The due time is near." According to Steven Lett we are in the final part, of the final part of the last days. Jesus said not to fallow anyone making this claim. We live by faith, not by fear.
@IanSRutter3 жыл бұрын
I left 20ish years ago. I still defend publishers as there are some wonderfully kind hearted individuals who really love GOD, but I don't defend the organisation. I enjoyed the older generation more. They lived through WW2 and understood more about life than anyone. It's sad it's got to this. I think about two years ago the organisation deleted about 50 publications from their library. I was searching for the Revelation book but I found out it has gone. Thanks for this. Good video and respectful.
@ticktock35263 жыл бұрын
Jesus assures us at Mark 4:22 “ For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and everything secret will be brought to light.” It seems the time has come when watchtower can no longer fool people with their half truths and bold lies! Thank you for helping to expose these sons of the original liar Satan the devil.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Very well said!
@jamievarner39673 жыл бұрын
It's about time the government's body met someone that was more versatile than them and knew more about their organization than they do they do way to go very well spoken
@debraalexander95353 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work. Your hard work is much appreciated!!⚡🌟
@mrgordy19803 жыл бұрын
This video makes perfect sense to me. But I’m not certain the governing body or witnesses in general feel they are lying. Every witness I knew/know, feels that the GB attempt to provide the “spiritual food” under prayerful direction, so if due to imperfection this doesn’t quite work out long term, they are given an automatic pass, it’s not a lie, at the time it’s what they “honestly” believed and the fact it became a “lie” or manifested not as described was not intentional. I’ve been told things like “why do you expect perfection from the body?” “They are doing the best they can” or “yes they are only imperfect humans doing their best and the light gets brighter” - always an avalanche of excuses are made. It’s very hard to find a witness that would say they are liars. I agree human element is present but I agree with Brother Eric their inability to humble themselves on past issues that can effect peoples faith is very troubling.
@Godly-Beard3 жыл бұрын
Wow everything you have said with the JWs making excuses for the governing body sounds exactly like what ppl in my family have said or previous JW friends. My family said time and time again "but the governing body are imperfect men" I just gave up and realized that they will live with their heads buried deep in the sand smdh
@firstname83483 жыл бұрын
So true. But they can never answer why we're not allowed to disagree with them since they're imperfect and the magazines are not inspired by God.
@mrgordy19803 жыл бұрын
@@firstname8348 I think you can disagree with them. You just can’t spread your thoughts to others or else that causes divisions in the congregation. Before baptism you answer questions and two are about the governing body and faithful and discrete slave, so if later you take issue with them, you are going against your baptismal promise and hence disfellowshipping can occur. They have all bases covered and you are cornered. As for their magazines, I think they have gone so far “beyond what is written” as per scripture. When you think about the 12 commandments, look how far they’ve drifted from just that. For me to be a witness, I had to become someone I didn’t like. I progressed far in the organization and at a point I asked myself as an honest man becoming more aware that I’m being lied to, involved in lies, and invariably expected to lie, do I keep going and become like them, or remain honest. I didn’t throw Jehovah away, I just threw JW away and I paid for it and I’m still paying. Isn’t it funny, the bible says “vengeance is mine says Jehovah” but no, vengeance can be dished out daily from JW. Cross them and you’ll see.
@mitchmiller23823 жыл бұрын
@Mr Gordy. It all depends on what Freemasons think about deception. I think they use the word 'craft' to talk about deception they foist on others to keep their secrets and their power over others. The majority, if not all of the GB are Freemasons. I've seen the pinky rings on a few of them. One ex-witness video recently said this, referring to a picture of the GB all singing together. I couldn't see their hands and the picture was too small, but she may have had other information I didn't. I think the GB DOES deliberately deceive. They allow subliminal stuff into their publications and have for years (and they disfellowship those who bring it to their attention). It took them over a decade to remove a penis (trying to pass it off as a forearm and wrist) off of their paperback edition of their songbook. The apostle Paul talked about the hypocrisy of liars having a seared conscience, and the GB lies, and their hypocritical lifestyles (driving luxury automobiles, wearing Rolex watches, fancy suits, buying 100s of dollars of expensive liquor, etc.) belie their beliefs.
@jaguillermol3 жыл бұрын
They are not doing their best. It's funny how they can say that. Living a paid for live and being so close to god as they supposedly are, their best would be much better than the best of anyone else
@jc10907Sealy3 жыл бұрын
It’s a Narcissistic high-control, low empathy, my way or the highway, what’s right today is wrong tomorrow organization. I’m out.
@ashookchandra81913 жыл бұрын
Agree 😊👍💯
@mikespilligan14903 жыл бұрын
Its easier to fool people than convince them they've been fooled.... Mark Twain. This should be on the warning message on the inside cover of all Watchtower publocations.
@MarilynNemeth3 жыл бұрын
Love the information. Thanks for informing us.
@nicosyiallouris11033 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information is definitely an eye opening. Please keep up the good work your SAVING Lifes and young children's minds
@michaelthemind3 жыл бұрын
An Alternate Prophesy. February 24,1918. Millions (now) living in the year 2021 will wake up to our false prophesy's and false teachings !!!
@r1madbrit3 жыл бұрын
Very informative and your calm, clear presentation is very truthful. As an 8 year-old returning from the great 1958 Yankee-Stadium convention I was fascinated with reading the 1920's and 30's booklets by Rutherford. I liked the style of oil-painting illustrations. Yet in the era of Nathan Knorr, I was unsettled by Rutherfords aggressive and arrogant attacks in his literature. It only took me 40 years to walk out.
@mitchmiller23823 жыл бұрын
@James Kingstone. I'm surprised that your parents let you look at the "Creation" book. If they had bothered to read it, they should have seen the naked homosexual men in a compromising position (to say the least) in the crucifixion scene. I'm surprised there was no public outcry.
@Pam1_23 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for another video. Speaking of some of the old books as well as harp of god. They had another one still out there called . The way to paradise 1924. By w W E Van Amburgh. I was curious so i ordered a copy. In this book they at the time believed 2 classes were going to heaven. It’s amazing to see how they kept changing.
@exjw.believer.philippines3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. So the writers ,helpers of the GB are serving not of Jesus but to the GB. Thank you bro Eric. "No one can slave for two masters at thesame time. For either he will hate the one and embrace the other . Mat 6:24
@sylviapinet98873 жыл бұрын
The truth is that all those reading this book in 1921 did die and the end didn't come. These false teachings affected so many lives. What a sin !
@muzikman743 жыл бұрын
Erics videos are so awesome! Very factual and to the point.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@melodygreen10533 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information! Always appreciate your fine videos.
@UKS123453 жыл бұрын
I’m a jw and I’m going through crises of conscience myself. I just down loaded the studies in the scriptures by Russell and I sent it to my jw sister. I asked her “did Jesus, upon his inspection, find the faithful and discreet slave class worthy of all of his belongings? Even though they got the events right but timings wrong. No answer. Do you think it is a fair question?
@LeskeRealty3 жыл бұрын
I have those original books. Ask yourself “why is there a pagan Egyptian sundial and wings on the front of that book?” And “why is there a detailed schematic of the great pyramid in a trifold at the front of the book?” Pyramidology
@LeskeRealty3 жыл бұрын
Studies in the scriptures Series 3 “Thy Kingdom Come” Chapter title: The time of the end. Page 44 “…Napoleon, Who is deeds mark the beginning of the time of the end” and on pages 48 and 63 says the “time of the end” is not 1914 but a time long before that which is “1799”, the time of Napoleon. Keep digging, The truth will set you free.
@julieellis20763 жыл бұрын
@@LeskeRealty this remark can also be found in the book the 2 babylons by ian hislop - it was a thought among millenniumists at the time.
@snowwhite27093 жыл бұрын
Keep digging, keep researching, you'll eventually find total clarity.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
SapphirePlays, it is indeed a fair question. The fact that there is no answer indicates that to answer it would require this JW sister to go places she does not want to go. It is very difficult to have one's world view challenged credibly. It takes time for people to deal with change. It is the emotional equivalent to an earthquake. You are rocking the solid ground upon which her whole life is based. If she loves truth, she will have the courage to find it.
@jerrylahjalahtiex-jw55873 жыл бұрын
You have high quality videos! Thanks for this!!
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@freethinker29643 жыл бұрын
Just look at the child sexual abuse. The shepherding book, and the fact that they are comparing someone that had committed a serious sin as a person with an infectious disease. Disregarding totally an completely the way our Master Jesus treated a sinful individual They are showing with their actions who they are serving, Jesus said from their fruits you are going to recognize who my followers are Case closed
@jimmchemings61403 жыл бұрын
During the purge at headquarters bethelites were asked if they were in full harmony with watchtower doctrine. Not the Bible but Watchtower doctrine Apparently they were saying they have a doctrine outside of the Bible and the doctrine supersedes the Bible
@antoinettevorhees29972 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I woke up from all these lies. Getting stronger everyday. Still love GOD AN JESUS. THANK YOU . GLAD TO BE OUT.
@robinbean40233 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how the old publications are hidden or destroyed. They go beyond the scriptures,,,, and EVERY time they do they get it WRONG.
@whats_the_truth3 жыл бұрын
Poor poor jdumbs. How will the mind controlled zombies keep up with the GB lies?
@kaitlynrae47283 жыл бұрын
Thank you! took a picture of your book and went to the website and I posted that to my FB along with the real one and said Don't know why the one that they showed didn't have that on it. Millions now living will NEVER die?
@FEMA_10_Camper3 жыл бұрын
Some brimstone baritone anticyclone rolling stone preacher from the east says, "Dethrone the dictaphone, hit it in its funny bone. That's where they expect it least." Manfred Mann's Earth Band had it right, "Blinded By the Light"! Thanks again Eric & company!
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rmayerCPA3 жыл бұрын
Great observation. Thank you for sharing.
@zdravkomomci75703 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric their hearts are hardened by the dark spirits, transforming into angels of light with new light, it's no wonder its all woe unto them, stone upon stone is thrown down Jesus said. Thw spirit of the truth reveals.
@Caracaraorangeberry3 жыл бұрын
the governing body is corrupted and turned apostate- it is the man of lawlessness and the son of destruction. It cannot be salvaged- the GB is fully and irreversibly in the grip of Satan the Devil. Jehovah reveals all things- JWs have no excuse left for remaining under the GB’s spiritual delusion.
@dawill2doit3 жыл бұрын
Always clear and concise Eric! Blessings!
@exposingwatchtowerphil.-pi77143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric. Im a PIMO elder from the Fhillippines.
@JOHNNYGIX3 жыл бұрын
Have you studied the worldwide Church of God Eric? They had very similar teachings to the Jehovah’s Witnesses. In the 1980s they drastically changed a lot of their teachings and admitted that they were overzealous and made mistakes. The original leader had passed away and the new church leader admitted all of this. It was a similar change to when Rutherford took over Russell and eliminated a lot of Russells teachings. The JW’s will not do that, they are too proud. They will keep using the ‘light gets brighter’ as an excuse and they will avoid reading scriptures that exposes their MO
@Letts_prey3 жыл бұрын
“Who controls the past controls the future” - Orwell. Hide it, cover it up, change it, keep the veil in place.
@UKS12345 Жыл бұрын
Well done for your research Eric
@sramdeojohn44283 жыл бұрын
❤️Your videos... Very informative. ✌️ Excellent camera work.
@jasonbash9 ай бұрын
This is a superb video. Every JW on the planet should be made to watch it!
@w.derooij4753 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric. 👍 Love Henri and Maria 🙂
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@yurizhivago45913 жыл бұрын
As soon as Winston had dealt with each of the messages, he clipped his speakwritten corrections to the appropriate copy of the Times and pushed them into the pneumatic tube. Then, with a movement which was as nearly as possible unconscious, he crumpled up the original message and any notes that he himself had made, and dropped them into the memory hole to be devoured by the flames.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
"1984" Excellent reference, Yuri. Thanks!
@taaadaaa52563 жыл бұрын
Keep Exposing Watchtower LIES and Overwhelming Hypocrisy
@kimberleylmiller92273 жыл бұрын
As ever not an ounce of accountability from these men who claim to be God’s sole mouthpiece on earth, men who have deceived millions of people for decades. The ‘facts’ superbly and succinctly put together, Eric. Thank you.
@nationaldrone.services8673 жыл бұрын
Hello Eric, I have found as I've watched your videos more and more that you exude truth, the true that I have always searched for. I was a JW and left after the generation of 1914 will by no means pass away was changed. I later sought to return ( for what reason eludes me) however, on discussing my return with the elders, when they placed me in another room to talk about me among themselves I coul hear one elder putting me down, it was at that point when I was thinking of the prodigal son returning as told by Jesus that the penny dropped completely. I new that there was no Christian love being shown, no forgiveness. I left never to return. In my heart and mind Jehovah never left my belief in him but back to the world I went, still believing but no direction. I watched Lloyd Evans, who has become an atheist but that was never me. After myself and my brother saw spirits manifest themselves to us when we were young we both know that realm exists. I have listened carefully and inclined my ear to your discussions and know truth when I hear it.
@toddhayes35062 жыл бұрын
Great Job Eric
@neutralobservation94183 жыл бұрын
A few years back Heard held this book up in a broadcast and had his fingers covering the bottom of the cover.
@Lolo-qw9vy3 жыл бұрын
You're So Right and Exact, I remember back in 1974 JW'S Strongly encouraged us to work part-time and Preach full-time because 1975 was the end of 6,000 Years and the End of This System of Things was bound to Come. Thank Goodness I didn't do so because I wouldn't be retired today with an Income. Follow Your Instincts and not the Will of man.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, and we should follow the direction of the holy spirit not men.
@annapaulal.h.1393 Жыл бұрын
@@BeroeanPickets 💎
@markd51332 жыл бұрын
Anyway, keep up the good work! I am enjoying your show a lot.
@victorlegret90363 жыл бұрын
hi Eric, a deep research as always. Thank you! Would you you consider a video covering "why the NWtranslation cannot be trusted"? Some history behind the translation commetee 1969 etc. Their Hebrew & Greek education level. What was the real base for their "translation" as majority of JWs believe the JWorg actually ttanated from the original languages etc.. the major changes in later updated NWT including the kingdom interlinear Bible move from violet to blue issue and instructions to destroy the violet one etc.. you have just a great talent-gift to make a 15-30min video covering a topic with a academic precision and still understandable to all. Thank you.
@ashookchandra81913 жыл бұрын
Did not know members were instructed to destroy the original 1969 KIT this is new info for me thanks 😊👍💯👋🙏
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
I am planning such a video, but there are others ahead of it. 😃
@kodekubenini61632 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always. But I am curious as to who actually wrote down the words of the bible, historically.
@connormusic92746 ай бұрын
Good point at 9: 30 minutes in, on how Bible writers confessed and wrote about their own mistakes; often in a third person point of view. How different from the arrogance of the modern day pharisees; the governing body; who say "we don't have to apologize for past misunderstandings,"....!!!! That's my biggest beef with the org. today.
@UKS123453 жыл бұрын
I am sincerely wanting to have the real answers and I’m struggling, but I won’t attack the brothers because the advice and moral high standard and love shown are something to be appreciated.
@groundedcrownsrising3 жыл бұрын
You claim these brothers, are showing high moral standard and love... Yet, you can't get Truth from those who claim to have the "truth"... Much to be appreciated, indeed🙃 If the desire for understanding and clarity..."testing a Spirit by the spirit to know if it is of God" ...is an attack... That puts you right where they want you (and others alike)... Obliging & Compliant Wholeness and Balance ⚖️
@bradwhelan44663 жыл бұрын
Try pointing out some of the obvious and blatant lies that are contained within their own literature. Then see how much love you are the recipient thereof! I predict that you stating what is verifiably true will not be well received and will inevitably result in you being ostracised , which would be a staggering act of hypocrisy, when you consider how this organisation openly boasts it is the " truth."
@snowwhite27093 жыл бұрын
Their advice is only based on what they teach , and their love is not a true love, it is only conditional on being in their organization. There would be no need to attack the brothers, they are indoctrinated by the religion. If you have issues, it should be with the organization as a whole and their teachings. Keep researching, keep looking, once you uncover everything they don't want you to know, you won't struggle anymore, because you will have all your answers and full total clarity.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
An excellent suggestion, Brad!
@1menwolfpack5503 жыл бұрын
They are brother and friends as long as you are in the organization. Ones you question a single thing does "brothers" treat you as a leper even your really close friends. I'm proof of that
@ckelly51413 жыл бұрын
New JW cookbook: Millions now Living Will Never Fry!(they will make healthier choices instead).
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
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@markd51332 жыл бұрын
You know that's an interesting thing you mention: How the organization never apologizes. I've oftentimes thought that myself, and I don't hear many people--even people critical of the Witnesses--broaching the subject. From the outside the organization does appear humble, but their actions say otherwise. Like last year at one of the assembles someone was delivering a talk--I think David Splane or Samuel Herd, now I forget whom--and he mentioned the child abuse that was being reported in the media. He said we could all rest assured that the organization has handled all child abuse allegations appropriately, and then he went to cast aspersions on the media and critics of the organization. That was not a Christ-like attitude to have. To emphatically state that the organization has never mishandled anything was a sign of hubris and not humility. It's also an insult to the children and parents of those abused. It's an insult to the journalists who are just doing their jobs and reporting it. They're worried about stumbling people with beards, but what about stumbling the victims of child abuse and reporters? Also, Morris' behavior at the liquor store quickly comes to mind. The organization doesn't issue a statement and clarify why Morris was there. Say hypothetically a Witness struggles with alcoholism, is bored one night and he Googles Tony Morris' name, and sees the liquor store video. That could justify drinking in that reformed alcoholic's eyes and get him/her started again. And of course the 1975 stuff you mentioned. They never apologize.
@mamajan99 Жыл бұрын
"Gaslighting" : psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem, uncertainty of one's emotional or mental stability, and a dependency on the perpetrator Gaslighting can be a very effective tool for the abuser to control an individual. It's done slowly so the victim writes off the event as a one off or oddity and doesn't realize they are being controlled and manipulated.
@gregelliott35563 жыл бұрын
Excellent review ... Thanks 👍👍👍
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@john690311 ай бұрын
JW's have been rewriting history in their publications since the late 1800's. When i began to suspect that they were teaching untruths, i wanted to go back in history and read the publication that they were using for teaching back in 1914, to see if their teachings differed from today's teachings in any way. Twenty years ago when i left the organization, they were using the 'from paradise lost to paradise regained' book. In the late 1800's to the 1930's they were using a series of books called 'studies in the scriptures'. I found that every year that passed, and their predictions did not come true, they would revise the books for the following years. They have failed predictions for the years 1881, 1910, 1914, 1915, 1920, and 1925. For their 1975 prediction, they were careful because of their many wrong past predictions, and were careful what they put into print. But i do personally remember their bold 1975 predictions preached from the governing body at assembly's, from kingdom hall platforms, and from door to door preaching. Would a loving God really lie to us like that? Absolutely not! He never lied to us before! It's only men that lie.
@MorenaNative3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Could you please post a video about Judas. Will he be redeemed? He was remorseful. Did he realize he was wrong and repented?
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. 14We used to take sweet counsel together; within God’s house we walked in the throng. 15Let death steal over them; let them go down to Sheol alive; for evil is in their dwelling place and in their heart. Ps 55:13-15 This seems to be talking about Judas, and in verse 15 it says he goes down to Sheol. It is our understanding that all those in Sheol will be resurrected according to John 5:28,29. All I can say for certain is that I cannot say for certain what is Judas future.
@butziporsche86462 жыл бұрын
The Harp of God was the book my grandmother studied when converting from Baptist to JW. Her uncle was the first family member to convert years earlier. I read it when I was a kid.
@vintage63462 жыл бұрын
My great-grandmother read the Harp of God. She had many children, most of whom became Bible Students, and from there, Jehovah's Witnesses. My grandparents on my "other side" were also Bible Students, and later Jehovah's Witnesses. I was "born in".
@butziporsche86462 жыл бұрын
@@vintage6346 My mother was "born in" as was I and my children. However, after many years of brushing off inconsistencies as "New Light" I doubts about the GB and then the "Overlapping Generations" was the last straw. All of my relatives on both sides of my family are, with a few exceptions, zealous and obedient JWs. Many knee deep in the hierarchy the Bethel and Gilead live action role play.
@vintage63462 жыл бұрын
@@butziporsche8646, We've been on a parallel course. Strangely, the JW false doctrines never bothered me. But I was massively mistreated due to a nepotism factor. I couldn't make sense of it. Every effort I made for getting justice just compounded my status as a leper. I faded, except for Memorials. I got a college degree and continued into a Masters. I read Crisis of Conscience. Lol! Oh, wow!
@vintage63462 жыл бұрын
@@butziporsche8646, I see from another of your posts that you spent time in East Texas. We probably "share relatives" somewhere along the way.
@butziporsche86462 жыл бұрын
@@vintage6346 Very possibly.
@thumbstruck3 жыл бұрын
Millions then living died....BTW, the St Louis, MO, assembly in 1941, was a "readjustment" of expectations for 1874 onto 1914, thus buying 40 more years for the "time of the end".
@Musicnest.3 жыл бұрын
I seen on the news where a woman who was disfellowshiped killed her husband and thier children because she felt that she would see them all again in the new world by the resurrection of the unjust broke my heart if she would have only known the real truth it's so sad resurrection with the unjust believing she would and her family
@Musicnest.3 жыл бұрын
Be reunited
@jeffreyturner26533 жыл бұрын
If you lie about one thing you will lie about other things. Eric I appreciate your work you have open my eyes on many things ,if the rank and file witness just would take the time and read the Bible for their self’s the curtains will be opened. One witness told me stop showing them things about the organization. I said why he stated I would commit suicide if I came to a realization that he was lied to and made a fool all those years. I told him knowing the truth would set him free. He ran away crying. So sad
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Your friend's reaction is sadly not unique. There are many who have committed suicide upon learning the truth and either being unable to face it, or being confronted with the harshness of the organization (shunning).
@taaadaaa52563 жыл бұрын
Great Job 👍
@HBK9702 жыл бұрын
*Also brother Boroean my last question is that do you think Moses is 144,000 and have all of the 144,000 already been picked or are there still slots available? So if Moses was a human, does that mean he is still dead as of right now, or is he already up in Heaven ruling? Just trying to figure that kind of stuff out! Currently, as far as I know, the only ones alive and in Heaven are Jehovah and Jesus Christ? Or am I wrong? Just trying to get to the bottom of this, thanks man!*
@BeroeanPickets2 жыл бұрын
All your questions will be answered eventually. I'd prefer to answer with scriptures to back up the explanation, but it will take time to develop the theme. Here's a link to the playlist of videos currently under development: kzbin.info/aero/PLyyw76AUJTT1ea0tRq5VzJrCaft1xReH7
@HBK9702 жыл бұрын
@@BeroeanPickets Thanks buddy! I think it is a high likelihood that you could be 144,000 and although the Bible says not to trust in man, I feel like Jehovah sent me to your videos to get some good information! I appreciate it and thanks for the links!
@user-jy6yk9wy4d9 ай бұрын
세상나라가 우리 주 와 그 그리스도의 나라가 되어 그가세세 토록 왕노릇 하리로다 ㅡ계11:15 , Jesus C is the lord
@akatheheretic30143 жыл бұрын
But the "ancient worthies" Have Been With Us . . since 1925 !! 👉 DIDN'T YOU GET THE MEMO ?? 🤷📝
@vickymartin93613 жыл бұрын
I always like using the "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree" when referring to these 1800's cults. It's Amazing how they never figured out why Jehovah waited 2000+ yrs to inform humanity that what he Inspired the previous Prophets to write was not what he really meant. Hmmm. I guess he just let millions, who were supposed to "Not Die" just die.
@naturalstate85393 жыл бұрын
@@vickymartin9361 no one is dead to God yet. God is Waiting for something and I highly doubt we been waiting 2000 + yrs for KZbin to appear so men can give us the real real truth🤣 the Bible says pray for your enemies not make videos about them. It's all hypocrisy and a mess.
@vickymartin93613 жыл бұрын
@@naturalstate8539 My point was rhetorical. As for KZbin, it's a venue to spread Truthful Information. Just imagine, go back about 20 yrs before the internet, JWs, or any cult may never be exposed as they are today. I think Praying for the enemy is proper. I also believe that we, as Christians, are obligated to expose the enemy for what they are. There have been many people who have left these cults due to the Information Age. We should keep up the pressure on these groups. Light is the best Disinfectant. Evil Loves the darkness.
@naturalstate85393 жыл бұрын
@@vickymartin9361 I understand the internet is a massive informational center for all things. I don't believe the organization is a cult but has corruption and a lot of massive mistakes in the pass and definitely bad men. But the Bible speaks about the slave beating his servants which to me would be the corruption and man made traditions along with ect' it takes faith to hear videos like this. See so many hurt from people inside the org. It's sad because people like Eric do make sense but it's just too easy to attack JW and blast them for doctrines and what they believe is Truth. I Do not agree with everything they think and do but I see thier persecution in Russia and I'm very interested if the world's system concludes on attacking them national. To speak put may be one thing but to make a whole career on any religions mistakes is not something I think Jesus would approve off. I'm sorry but calling them a cult when people like family members are being beaten and thrown in jail for years really makes me angry.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
@aka the Heretic- :)
@robertmardis21103 жыл бұрын
Bro Eric...do you have an email address...I would love to ask you a few questions...I know your a busy man...I am I guess what they say pimo...I just need a little guidance on a few things...thanks brother!
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, Please feel free to email me at meleti.vivlon@gmail.com.
@robertmardis21103 жыл бұрын
@@BeroeanPickets thank you...much appreciated
@taaadaaa52563 жыл бұрын
Great Job 👍Eric
@richardburgers89652 жыл бұрын
absolutely spot-on
@Michael-en3yl3 жыл бұрын
Didnt they say that for the year 1975. Or am i wrong
@zdravkomomci75703 жыл бұрын
I believe it was "stay alive till 75" meaning the end will come in 75 WT propaganda as usual
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
@Michael It seems there is a 50-year cycle to their predictions (more or less). Could that mean we are in position for something in 2025? 🤣
@lazerbrain87843 жыл бұрын
'No one can slave for two masters'
@annapaulal.h.1393 Жыл бұрын
❣️
@fitcwebb3 жыл бұрын
stay alive until '25....'75
@Digidab3 жыл бұрын
Interesting Stuff .. Thank You !
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@atserehenry2813 Жыл бұрын
It's only prudent to admit all is not write instead of trying to rewrite history .
@masheTyMasha2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@BeroeanPickets2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome
@ckelly51413 жыл бұрын
Such a great application of Matt.6:24 Eric.
@user-jy6yk9wy4d9 ай бұрын
사람이 회개하지 아니하면 저가 그칼을 갈으심이여 그활을 이미 당기어 예비 하셨도다 ㅡ시편7:12에서 예수천당 불신지옥 이단지옥 마귀지옥 Jesus C is the lord ㅡ기독교인
@SAOProductions19553 жыл бұрын
The overwhelming majority of JW's I've talked to over the years are very ignorant of the the Watchtowers history and their founder, Charles Taze Russell. And those who have some knowledge of their history, disavow that they still follow his teachings and those of his successor, J.F. Rutherford - who BTW actually was the one who rebranded the organization known at the time first as "Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society" and then in 1896 as the "Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society" that came to be referred to as the "Jehovah's Witnesses" in 1931.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Oh the deception of following men!
@eragonzaroc3 жыл бұрын
I love you man!
@masheTyMasha2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@BeroeanPickets2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@Mabeylater2933 жыл бұрын
Reading their literature is nothing more than reading humans trying to make cases for their own beliefs and lies to us “children”. We just need to nod in agreement and obey.
@rubicktdo893 жыл бұрын
That whole book is filled with types and antitypes
@spartan_warrior59273 жыл бұрын
Please brother if you haven't look up Jason Zelda (history of the watchtower) I promise you may not agree with everything you will be amazed at the TIME AND EFFORT AND GEMS HE DROPS.
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reference.
@milkymilky72473 жыл бұрын
I want to join jhova witness family.... please guide me
@HBK9702 жыл бұрын
*Hey brother Beroean, I had a quick question for you. Do you think Adam & Eve will be resurrected or is there any chance that they could be 144,000? Sorry if I ask you a lot of questions but I figure you know all this stuff since you have been a witness for over 40 years! Thanks buddy!*
@BeroeanPickets2 жыл бұрын
Whether they will be resurrected or not is something we'll have to wait to see.
@HBK9702 жыл бұрын
@@BeroeanPickets Thanks, in your heart, do you feel our prayers may effect whether or not that can contribute to their resurrection? About 3 years ago when I started getting into religion and I went to the hospital, I actually prayed for Satan/the devil/Lucifer (whatever names he went by) and I prayed for Jehovah to forgive him. I must have prayed the entire 40 days I was in the hospital. I did not pray for Satan because I am his friend or want to be his friend, I did because Jehovah teaches us to pray for our enemies. However, my mom ended up correcting me when I told her about what I had did by praying for him and that he would repent, etc. and she told me that God never changes his mind and so that what he has planned for the Devil is set in stone, etc., do you think Jehovah will be upset with me for praying for the devil? I no longer do pray for the devil because my mom says not to and I understand that it can possibly lead to inviting him back around? I despise the devils actions and should have never prayed for him to begin with but I thought that maybe, just maybe he can repent too. If you managed to read down this far, I'm sorry for the long response and I don't expect you to reply... I know I may be just another crazy guy in the comments, but I prefer asking questions to REAL Jehovah's Witnesses and even though you no longer go to the Kingdom Hall, etc., I still consider you to be a REAL Jehovah's Witness, because that is what you are and what you are doing, you're just doing it in your own way and outside of an organization! My mom says that a lot of people at the Kingdom Hall hang out in cliques or groups (like the rich with the rich and the poor with the poor) and although that kind of stuff doesn't bother me, I do miss going to the Kingdom Hall and I really did feel love there, corruption, etc. aside! I was disturbed when I found out that they allegedly used a song by a band at one of their conventions and the band was called "Audiomachine" or something like that and on the album cover there was this demonic like creature portrayed on it. Whether it was intentional or not, I do not know. But it is still a bummer to know that there can be evil men or men with evil intentions at the forefront of all religions and even though most religions do have good intentions, unfortunately a lot of times there is wicked people running them (from all aspects and not just religion). Anyway, I just woke up a few minutes ago and I haven't even had my coffee yet but I am getting ready to do some Bible study and so I am excited! Sorry for the long reply, take care my friend (I know I always call you brother but since you are my elder I don't want to be rude), thanks again!
@BeroeanPickets2 жыл бұрын
@@HBK970 Hi HBK970, Yes, Jehovah will forgive you, because he forgives all sins when we pray with genuine repentance in our heart. As for your other question, all I can say is that he listens to prayers and any prayer from a faithful child of God will be answered if it does not conflict with God's will.
@HBK9702 жыл бұрын
@@BeroeanPickets Thanks, I appreciate your response!!
@1menwolfpack5503 жыл бұрын
Brother Eric in the watchtower study article of last Sunday they are now blaming others for their mistakes stating that because of mis understanding of some brothers and the whay THEY interpret things. The GB has to "clarify" new light ( to me this is referring to the 1975 generation)This gets me so angry as to you know wanting to say a few words and the worst is that you just can't reason with this men or any of our fellow JWs. It's like throwing your pearls to the pigs
@stoobpendous3 жыл бұрын
They have Harp of God at the hall where I live.
@mrgordy19803 жыл бұрын
Whoops destroy !
@jsarassa70523 жыл бұрын
Eric, could you do a video about the four horsemen and how the first is said to be Jesus by the JW organization when in fact it represents false messiahs.
@tracycaillet29353 жыл бұрын
Today's WT lesson talks about the world having clergy members in par.7 ..yet they fail to admit that the governing body are a clergy
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
So true, paragraphs 12 and 15 are pretty outrageous as well. All I can say is "hypocrites!"
@Hearwithyourears3 жыл бұрын
They can’t hide 😏
@richardcopperfield89783 ай бұрын
To rewrite history is straight out of the novel 1984, like so many more things are in the way the governing body is keeping the flock in check.
@bornagain841 Жыл бұрын
Hebrews 9:27
@compositioncompilation3 жыл бұрын
Isa 30:8 guy discusses why the talk 'millions now living will never die'..fulfilled prophecy.. As it was a covenant of death.. May be worth checking out..MOL is also discussed by him. Though it's years ago..insightful
@boblakatos78943 жыл бұрын
Funny when I was in Gilead they spent a day going over the ‘mistakes’ and explained that those with weaker faith couldn’t handle the changes….lol
@vintage63463 жыл бұрын
Did anyone ever ask the instructor the difference between a "mistake" and a "change"? I'm thinking, "Of course not.". It was the student's job to smile and nod knowingly. I tried to make it to Gilead around the time (or just after) that Glass was an instructor. They wouldn't take me. When were you there? I went to S.A. as a need-greater and heard missionaries re-live their glory days.
@boblakatos78943 жыл бұрын
@@vintage6346 I graduated in 1994 class of 97, Glass and Redford were our instructors one of the last classes with those two
@vintage63463 жыл бұрын
@@boblakatos7894, Wow! Glass lasted that long?! The missionaries I referred to had him before 1978. I won't try to pin you down on location, but in what continent/language was your assignment?
@boblakatos78943 жыл бұрын
@@vintage6346 we were assigned to Honduras. That’s where I lost any faith or trust in the organization. We left after 2 1/2 years. I was dffed in 2005
@BeroeanPickets3 жыл бұрын
Bob, I imagine you have some interesting stories to tell.