Robert Gwin
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I am one of Jehovah's witnesses 3, do you have any questions about my faith, I will be glad to address your concerns. Were you aware that all religious organizations are cults?
Bible not coming "alive" to me anymore
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I am one of Jehovah's witnesses 3, do you have any questions about my faith, I will be glad to address your concerns. Were you aware that all religious organizations are cults?
Jim B
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What is your definition of a cult? It is not a synonym for a religious organization.
IMO....MY definition of cult is any person or persons that indroctrinates another through deception and false ideations and that lifts up man made creeds and doctrines in opposition of God's word. Those that coerce, manipulate and control others by violence,lies,and deceptions.
Any person or organization can be a cult,JW,Mormons,Moon sun yung, Jim Jones,Charles Manson,ect ect.
Sometimes the behaviour of a cult may seem more passive, but if the basic doctrine about the Lord Jesus is unsound, then it is a misleading, cultist group.
I agree.
The enemy is subtle and doesn't always act like a maniac.....lol
Ppl are seeking and are easy prey for smooth talkers, sometimes it is too late when they really see.
Scientology is really being exposed recently after years of being shrouded.
Jesus said the hidden would be brought to light and the shadows and darkness would be exposed!
@L3astAm0ngManyB13ss3d You are right about smooth talkers. We are looking at James's Epistle and there is a lot of warning about unsound words there.
Robert Gwin
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No sir it is the definition actually. What is a cult?:
1. Compton’s dictionary defines cult as: 1 :formal religious veneration 2 :a religious system 3 :a faddish devotion; also :a group of persons showing such devotion.
2. Funk & Wagnalls dictionary: 1. A system of religious rites and observances.
2. Zealous devotion to a person, ideal, or thing. 3. The object of this devotion.
4. The followers of a cult. [< colere to cultivate, worship]
3. Webster’s dictionary: A system of belief and worship; a subject of devoted study.
4. Readers Digest Great Encyclopedic Dictionary: A system of religious rites and observances: the cult of Aphrodite. 2. Zealous devotion to a person, ideal or thing.
3. The object of this devotion. 4. The followers of a cult; a sect. Syn. See Religion.
5. American college dictionary: 1. A particular system of religious worship esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies. 2. An instance of almost religious veneration for a person or thing esp. as manifested by a body of admirers: a cult of napoleon.
3. The object of such devotion 4. Sociol. A group having an exclusive sacred ideology and a series of rites centered around their sacred symbols; worship.
6. World book dictionary: 1. A particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies. 2. Great admiration for a person, thing, idea: worship. 3. A group showing such admiration; worshipers.
Are Jehovah’s witnesses a cult?
1. What do you say when someone asks you what your religion is?
Jehovah’s witnesses. (Which dictionaries does this fit? 1 2 3 4 5 6)
2. So then we are an organized system of religion? Yes, see tape: organization behind the name (1 2 3 4 5 6)
3. Would you say we have a zealous devotion to Jehovah? Yes, Ex. 20:5 (1 2 3 4 5)
4. Do we have rites and observances? Yes, the annual memorial of Jesus’ death, 5 weekly meetings that are consistent. (1 2 4 5 6)
5. Do we have a group of followers? Yes over 8,000,000 active. (1 2 4 6)
6. Do we worship? Of course we worship Jehovah exclusively (2 5 6)
So as you can see Jim, by definition we are a cult. A very dedicated one in truth. We live our lives by the faith sir. The poster through his bigotry and ignorance tried to hurt me and those of my faith, but in reality he helped to make known how dedicated we are to our God Jehovah. It is best however when someone disagrees in religious topics to reason with the Bible as to why one is on the wrong road, not by making slanderous, biased and ignorant accusations. Thank you sir, for approaching it logically and asking for evidence, that is appreciated not only by me, but no doubt God as well.
And do you suppose that the logic of men alone will enable us to correctly separate the tares from the wheat? They look so much alike. Jesus says:
"He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn." Matt 13:28-30
And then again are we sheep always recognizing his voice or are we paying attention to strangers from whom we should be hearing... nothing at all?
"To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers." John 10:3-5
GRACE ambassador
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Precious friend, sad to hear this, as The Word, as I see IT, Is An
Inexhaustible Mine Of Precious Gems. I will pray for you, and
hope this little study will be helpful, as we learn more of the
Wonderful Eternally Indwelling Holy Spirit. Amen?:
GRACE Word For our infirmities!
@Rudometkin Reminds me of Proverbs 3.5-6:
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Bob Estey
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Remember the purpose of the Bible is to connect you to God, so maybe you need to do a better job of connecting with God. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray constantly. Maybe start there.
I'm not good at praying anymore. I try but I keep repeating myself and lack words
Bob Estey
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I think you are looking at prayer the wrong way. Paul tells us to pray constantly, so we should always be talking with the Lord. Treat him like a friend, but remember he's boss (because he knows what's best for us and loves us).
Prayer and the Scriptures should go hand in hand...Romans 8 speaks of the believer crying Abba, Father...
Lambano
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Some days I have to trust this one:
In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26)
The spirit you have only after became New Being. Which also means you are born Again.
This have nothing to do with sinning or not sinning. Salvation can't be lost either. But if you repent you will be forgiven.
Right now I'm just lying in my room, waiting on God. Being still. Knowing He is God. Trying to hear from Him. Waiting. I guess that's a type of prayer?
Thanks man. It's been my duty to uproot and defeat sin in my life. I am still striving to overcome
