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Does the Governing Body Really Trust In Jehovah?

In their meetings Jehovah’s Witnesses are regularly taught to give consideration to pre-Christian servants of God, viewing them as examples of faith to imitate. However, as in many areas, the ones responsible for teaching these very lessons, the governing body, do not apply them to themselves. This video highlights an ongoing opportunity for the leadership […]

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Ephesians 4:8 Gifts In Men?

by Bobcat For it says: “When he ascended on high he carried away captives; he gave gifts in men.” (Ephesians 4:8 New World Translation) New International Version This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.” New Living Translation That is why the Scriptures […]

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Matthew 11:11

Truly I say to you, among those born of women, there has not been raised up anyone greater than John the Baptist, but a lesser person in the Kingdom of the heavens is greater than he is. (Matthew 11:11) How is it that a lesser person in the Kingdom is greater than John? Jehovah’s Witnesses […]

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Claim They Have Softened Exclusion Practices

RELIGION SOCIETY ACT: Jehovah’s Witnesses have made changes to their exclusion practices, and believe they may be entitled to state subsidies again. But neither the state nor ex-members are convinced. Rakel Lima Fjelltvedt is a former Jehovah’s Witness. She was excluded from the religious community after she chose to withdraw from it. Today she has […]