I prayed and prayed and cried and cried give me truth . I will not go back to this organization 34 years of it. i never right. But I will only give my full devotion to our father through Jesus Christ
Active JW here until now. Last month the GB had a direction to distribute a magazine entitled What is God's Kingdom?" that was a special campaign though. But when I read the contents of that magazine, seems it was a provoking one. I didn't do it .Many in my congregation did sending the mag.through mail. And wrote in there their home address and tel #. .I was afraid bcos the elders said " Put your complete address and tel# . That would cause an early persecution for me. I said "no" I don't join with them. To me it was to make them [Officials of the governments] realize that their governance is a failure. It can create a negative impact to them. Jesus said " Be cautious enough like a serpent and be innocent like a dove. In due time these impostors in GB will put our lives into danger.
God have mercy upon all who have fallen away from sound mind in obeying man instead of God! How stupid can one be to actually bow to man instead of God?
Thank you for posting this. I left as soon as I realized the gov body set themselves as a mediator between Christ and man. I saw that the elders and CO's were in fear of them and bowing to them.
The Single most Dangerous😨 thing one can do , in Searching for Scriptural Truth . . . is placing an organization of mere Earth 🌎 walking Oxygen breathing creatures , 🤦 in between yourself and Your Creator , Yahweh Elohim . That Position . . Is Taken! by Yeshua/Jesus 🙌 h'Messiah/Christ 🤗 May His Spirit 🕊️ be with you! 😊
Very true! When I questioned an elder that I was very close with or so I thought , he said how are you supposed to be loyal to the GB WHEN THEY GIVE US IMPORTANT DIRECTION IN THE FUTURE! Because they are expecting to give direction that’s going to sound stupid to every witness ears!
This direction from the governing body that will not sound practical or wise by human standards is why I am so terrified for the rank and file Jehovah’s Witness.
Hi Mark. Thank you for another enlightening presentation. It reminded me of another point we found earlier this year about bowing down to them: In a 2007 Watchtower (w07 4/1 pp. 24-25 par. 14), it stated “The humble submission of the other sheep to the anointed members of spiritual Israel was foretold in the prophecy of Isaiah: “This is what Jehovah has said: ‘The unpaid laborers of Egypt and the merchants of Ethiopia and the Sabeans, tall men, will themselves come over even to you, and yours they will become. Behind you they will walk; in fetters they will come over, and to you they will bow down. To you they will pray, saying, “Indeed God is in union with you, and there is no one else; there is no other God.”’” (Isaiah 45:14) Now that we are awake, we find this quite disgusting, that they think this scripture was a prophecy about them, and then they include their version of Is 45:14 “To you they will pray” ?????????? The arrogance of Watchtower and the Governing Body continues to amaze me, and to think we used to just accept whatever was printed. Thanks again for your videos Your sister in Christ Jen
Thankyou brother Martin, I have been a baptized witness for 26 years and appreciate the truths that you are helping all to see, I totally agree with the comparisons that you give between our master teacher Jesus and the ' governing bodys' claim of being someone they are not!
I have been noticing for some years now too much attention is given to the Governing body. Many of the brothers would pray for the faithful and discreet slave and frequently mention what a good Job they are doing . But never would they say thankyou to Jesus as head of the Congregation. If Jesus is the Congregation head as the bible says should we at least in pray at meetings says things like'' Thank you Jesus, we love you, we are grateful for the spiritual food and direction you have been given us.. You will never here this !! Rather, ( Thank You to the faithful and Discreet slave) I get so angry!!Theses false men of God. But of lately I have come to know the true Jesus. Thank you Jesus my Lord and Savior . And thank you to the loving and hard working people making informative youtube videos like this...
Well done. I opened my big mouth very often and voiced scripture based criticism....and never became an elder or MS.For 35 years. I guess you would say I Was marked.They claimed I wasnt mature in the truth . My family naturally felt ashamed.I atleast enjoyed the freedom of a rebel.
The organization say you're not to bow to Christ, but bow to them. Sad. It's bad they have the JW's singing a song: A Special Procession to the praise of the governing body.
@Martha Batson go to their website and check. Do not take my word at all. Here are the lyrics: 1.God has a new creation, His spirit-anointed sons. He has bought them from mankind; His approval they’ve won. (CHORUS) A special possession, They’re a people for your name. They love you. They praise you. As one they declare abroad your fame. 2.They are a holy nation, Who handle the truth aright. God has called them from darkness To his wonderful light. (CHORUS) A special possession, They’re a people for your name. They love you. They praise you. As one they declare abroad your fame. 3.Faithful to their commission, They gather the other sheep. To the Lamb they are loyal. His commandments they keep. (CHORUS) A special possession, They’re a people for your name. They love you. They praise you. As one they declare abroad your fame.
Excellent video. Interesting how the organization has already said that if directions sounds strange or weird that they should put their trust in the organization. Yet, They have already admitted they are not the only channel so I trust men especially when you have a gut feeling something is wrong? Losing the fear makes you so powerful. Thinking for yourself it’s amazing.
And I think this will be an "order" for seclusion. They will ask them to cut off ANYONE, including spouses, children, family, friends, outside news, anything or anyone that is not a regular publisher and to follow only what they see or read on JW.org or hear from GB members. Literally putting the last nail in the cult coffin for them. They will literally hold them hostage -- and of course this will seem extreme to others but don't listen to the outsiders because Satan is doing his best to attack God's people night and day by ANY means so we have to cut ties with the world once and for all... Watch -- it's going to happen. Thats why I'm so concerned for them. The door is shutting on them and they can't see it happening.
Justa Hunch I agree. The governing body is exerting more and more pressure with these zoom meetings. They are pushing separation from all non Jehovah’s witnesses. The watchtower/governing body are becoming more dangerous to the lives of their members.
Justa Hunch You are right! I wonder how the watchtower/governing body’s November campaign is going to play into this, they certainly can’t say they are politically neutral after this.
.(Mark Martin ., Nice video, thanks.) I was once a regular pioneer with Jehovah's Witnesses, and I left that toxic organization (Watchtower, the so-called Jehovah's Witnesses).I left that organization but I have not stopped believing in the Bible. Welcome to the Bible study. and to the daily verse of the Bible But if that evil servant says in his heart: My lord is slow to come; And he will begin to beat his fellow servants, and even to eat and drink with the drunkards, the master of that servant will come on a day that he does not expect, and at an hour that he does not know, and will punish him severely, and will put his share with the hypocrites ; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matthew chapter twenty-four, verse, forty-eight to fifty-one. This is what that governing body and its lackeys do .
"They minister to these anointed ones"?? Mark 10:45 King James Bible For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. New International Version For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." So "these anointed ones" want you to bow down "spiritually" and serve them?? Disgusting!
Beautiful... This is the best guidance I have heard in some time. Educating JW with their own literature is the best way to reach them learn about the true God and Jesus. Their is one true God and is not any organization.
Anthony Morris a governing body member said that Corona virus doesn't bother him this is what we been waiting for. This surely is not a person being lead by holy spirit of or Lord Jesus Chris
Thank you, Mark. Right on the nail. Many witnesses are starting to wake up and flee. Their membership is being depleted. Where is Jehovah's blessing. He has abandoned them. I'm out 40 years and do not regretted it one bit. Excellent video. Continue on with the nourishing spiritual food. God bless. Amador from Puerto Rico, Kingdom Christian.
When I "walked in" during 1992 they were "studying" that "Revelation: Grand Climax" book. I bought into this so quickly they invited me to the private home "book study" for this. And yes, we went through it at least twice more including the "revised" version in the 2000's. Well done Mark in showing from WT's own literature how our relationship with God and Christ is certainly not about an "organization" or "governing body" or the self-proclaimed exclusionary "anointed" and their man-made demands and commands within or from Watchtower. They want adulation and control and the number one underlying tool that watchtower elders and the GB used was fear! That Revelation book was "fear-inspiring" the way they interpreted it. And then at convention talks "brothers" would state claims of how it was a "wholesome fear" instead of a "morbid" fear, when in reality it very much was and is about morbid fear as a Jehovah's Witness in Watchtower, even more so if we had "reached out" to be an elder like you were or even twice being a "Ministerial Servant" with lots of responsibilities like I was. Glad and happy to have shed that Pharasaic man-made burden of an "organization".
I been worshipping my father in the heavens through our lord Jesus Christ since I was 7 years old. When my older sister witnessed to me when I was 11 she never told me I had to bow down to the Governing Body
Mark. Thanks for these videos. Been learning a lot. I came across a scripture this morning that reminded me of the WT article passage 4 minutes in. “Praise ye his all his angels, praise he him all his hosts.” - Psalm 148. I’m confident the spirit was leading you to circle that here because there is no “them” ...to the contrary the “them” will be in worship as well! ...All the angels. All his hosts, the sun, the moon, heavens of heavens...great find brother!
How blessed is the man who has made the Lord his trust, And has not turned to the PROUD, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. Psalms 40:4 NASB Witnesses, throw away the magazines and read the Bible!
I feel bad for all of this poor soul with no eyes and no ears, im talking about everyone who talks bad against the truth, how can you guys live with all this Hate?
Great speech as usual brother Mark. You know, the power of the GB is also in all that reading material they give so the witnesses keep on studying their words what they see as regular light from Jehovah. That is what they need, their drugs every day. Easy to have someone in your power. Question: can I still use their Bible or what Bible I need. We don’t have the King James in the Dutch language. Anyone who can help me with that? Thank you 🙏🏻
Hello Roy, I contacted a brother I know in Belgium and asked him his thoughts, as I do not speak Dutch. He recommends the Statenvertaling. I hope this helps. I know nothing about this translation but it seems likely that it would be better than the NWT. Perhaps someone else will comment and give their input on this topic. Blessings to you. Your brother, Mark.
Unfortunately no matter how nicely you indicate your disagreement with the GB you will be shunned but I agree I'm not fearing man over God. I had to tell my sisters several times the GB is not God. I don't hear from them much now but I'm fine with them because I worship God not man. I am preparing my disassociation letter
I cannot believe this!! I too, studied the Revelation book. at that time I didn't know who the governing body was I hadn't seen them we didn't know who they were. But clearly today they are reverenced.
@@cbgg777 They didn't talk about the Governing Body with the same degree of self-adulation back in the 1980's and 1990's as they've done recently. I started "walking in" to the cult in 1992 just before Freddy Franz died. The GB had brief mentions during the "studies" and in the "Live Forever" book, but nothing like what it's become over the last 15-20 years. They practically demand worship and obedience now as Tony Morris alluded to in one of his talks.
They created fear of the GB underlyingly through all those meetings, assemblies and convention talks. Bullying, threats and intimidation made us comply when we were still "mentally" "in" especially.
I was already aware that the governing body puts himself as Jesus *substitutes* (2 Cor 5:20 NWT), but that open statement that JWs have to bow down do them is new to me. What a satanic teaching, brother. That's the spirit of anti-Christ right there!
Mark have you ever thought about making tracts similar to the ones jws have except proving their false doctrine? You seem like the person with the knowledge and ability to make it happen. Maybe put them in a link on your website so they could be printed off and distributed by us.
Brother Jeff, I'm happy to try to write or put together something but the problem would be getting the JW to read it. It's nearly impossible to get them to take anything from anyone who is not a JW in good standing. They consider ALL outside literature as apostate. We do need to reach them somehow. Thanks for the suggestion! Your brother, Mark.
Then Jesus went on to say to the Jews who had believed him: if you remain in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John chapter 8: verse 31-32 . God bless you . And have a nice day, thank you very much. Dear brothers and sisters.
Hello Mulume Thierry, I do believe we are living in the last days. However, we do not know the day or the hour of Jesus' coming. I believe we should live our lives with a sense of urgency and preach to others about the Gospel of Jesus at every opportunity, yet we should plan our lives as if we will live out our days in this world. In other words, live as if Jesus is coming today but plan as if we will die old and in this world. Thank you for the question. Blessings to you. Your brother, Mark.
What is not covered - the Anointed are imputed with perfection in advance - BEFORE ARMAGEDDON not after; while the Great Crowd gets perfection only AFTER the 1000 year reign. This was a big issue with my mother back in the mid 1980's claiming the Society was setting up a clergy-laity distinction between the Great Crowd of Witnesses and the Anointed remnant taking on Infallibility - like the Pope. Now as I understood, the Governing Body as of the early 1990's are no longer of the Anointed, but of the Nethinim class ( the Given ones ), due to lack of eligible Anointed being alive. These Given Ones being the helpers to the spiritual Levites ( Anointed ). I can only assume all this light I've mentioned, has now changed - AGAIN ! On this point of being "imputed with perfection in advance" the 1996 July 1st Watchtower states > 12 - In the case of Jesus Christ, the inner priestly courtyard pictured his sinless condition as a perfect human Son of God. Through exercising faith in Jesus’ sacrifice, anointed followers of Christ are credited with righteousness. Thus, God can justly deal with them as if they were sinless. (Romans 5:1; 8:1, 33) Hence, this courtyard also pictures the imputed righteous human condition that individual members of the holy priesthood enjoy before God. At the same time, anointed Christians are still imperfect and subject to committing sin. The water basin in the courtyard pictures God’s Word, which the High Priest uses to cleanse the holy priesthood progressively. By submitting to this cleansing process, they have attained a splendid appearance that honors God and draws outsiders to his pure worship.-Ephesians 5:25, 26; compare Malachi 3:1-3. ( w96 7/1 pp. 14-19 - Jehovah’s Great Spiritual Temple )
I hope I'm wrong but, I hope this dedication to the g.b. does not result in a "Jones Town" like incident. Another failed Armageddon prediction is all it will take for the gb to take things into their own hands.
Is the relationship with jesus that saves not an organization. But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. John 6:68
Jesus said :Call nobody rabbi or leader , because one is your rabbi and leader . How can jw's say that the governing body is not their rabbi , when they only look up to them for explanation of the Bible? How can jw's say that the governing body is not their leader ,when they follow their instructions in every aspect of their life. Even in the time of great tribulation and deception!!!, they will follow their instructions even if it doesn't makes sense from human standpoint? Governing body( a word that doesn't appear in the Bible ) what governs your body ? The head right ? Think about that .
They already have been in "a sense". Anyone that allows these people to take away their relationships with family and friends has more than complied but has given them validity and honor. Anyone that cuts their ties with loved ones based on their relationship with this organization truly worships this organization.
Sister Janet, The Revelation Climax book, although it was online the last time I checked, seems to be an archived book which is very rarely even referenced by the organization these days. One reason for this is the number of doctrinal changes which have occurred since it was published in 1988. They tried to update it through the pages of the September 2006 Our Kingdom Ministry insert. Also, they made a revised paperback not long after the Kingdom Ministry insert was released. I feel pretty confident that they will phase it out. I can't imagine the organization trying to write a new version, as they seem to be getting farther away from any attempts at prophetic understandings. This should not surprise us because their other attempts at prophecy have not had much success, to put it kindly. Thank you for the question and thank you for watching! Your brother, Mark.
So in short JW organization teachs to worship or bowing down to GB or Watchtower organization just like Catholics do worship or bowing down to Pope..quite intriguing.
Watchtower 07 4/1 "14 The humble submission of the other sheep to the anointed members of spiritual Israel was foretold in the prophecy of Isaiah: “This is what Jehovah has said: ‘The unpaid laborers of Egypt and the merchants of Ethiopia and the Sabeans, tall men, will themselves come over even to you, and yours they will become. Behind you they will walk; in fetters they will come over, and to you they will bow down. To you they will pray, saying, “Indeed God is in union with you, and there is no one else; there is no other God.”’” (Isaiah 45:14) Symbolically, the other sheep today walk behind the anointed slave class and its Governing Body, following their leadership. As “unpaid laborers,” the other sheep willingly expend their physical strength and their resources in support of the worldwide preaching work that Christ assigned to his anointed followers on earth.-Acts 1:8; Revelation 12:17." Here again they are referring the unpaid laborers as being the other sheep and they walk behind the anointed and by quoting that scripture, they are also saying that they will be bowed down to and also prayed to.It doesn't matter what reasoning any JW comes along and tries to explain, it is clear that by quoting that scripture and identifying the two groups there, the rest of the scripture must also apply.
It is believed that those who have little chance at better education will obediently listen to GB. Others will reason that, yes, things are not perfect and by divine direction the GB will adjust accordingly. And yet, there are still others who due to stigma issues cling to JW's "spiritual ark". I'm not judging, just stating facts but like everyone else needs the redeeming value of Christ sacrifice, without which we are hopeless, alienated dead
mark iam still trying to get email geek squad very busy and my computer knowledge is weak,little more of my background was studying with pioneer in hawaii but when i started asking questions which wasnt noted in their study material .another elder came more or less verifying what the other gentleman said,(will discuss topics later via email or phone)my wife of 46 years at the time was studying with a group of asian pioneers who spoke same language,needless to say she asked me about her becoming one,my reply was this is america and we have freedom of relegion , needless to say didnt realize the limitations of speech,of what she ask for fear of being criticize,admittengly her sisters(conditional friends) comes with indoctrination.her friends are overall nice people,will end with this ive ask her can i ask the senior lady in her circle this questions(acts17;11) ?????
As a young child I wasn’t allowed to do ‘an act of allegiance’ for my country by saluting the flag. What insanity when they are promoting worshipping human beings. At least my country represents something that tries to nurture and protect me and an allegiance is much less than an act of worship.
Are you sure GB is God's representative??? If you bow down to GB, then you are a idol worship. Bible states very clearly, that we only worship God and not human. Look at GB teachings, it is not from God because JW organization has many errors.
Hi, as I am new to this channel maybe what I have to say is old hat, but I will say it anyway. Page 52 of the Revelation book, look at angel with the big demon hand, also get a magnifying glass and count the fingers on the hand of Jesus.
What is their definition of bowing down spiritually? Just as they have redefined what the Word generation evidently means... Or how about the definition of how long a creative day is??? The Governing Body will be GOD's government over mankind in the new order! They seem to be setting that up well!
Brother you did a nice job, first thank you for not bashing the organization it would be wrong to be doing so. Next I was thrown out for being an apostate back in 2016. I’ve been partaking of the emblems publicly for or since 1995. I am anointed Christian and do not agree with what the GB is doing they take it upon themselves to be the faithful and discreet slave which they are not. Next I would like to say or bring out a scripture that I think you should read. Revelation 2:9 The obeisance that they do is not to an individual but it’s actually a form of kissing the son of God who spirit resides in those who he has chosen.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES IS THE FAITHFUL AND DESCREAT SALVE THAT ARE APPOINTED OVER CHRIST'S DOMESTICS. WORSHIP IS TO GIVEN TO JEHOVAH GOD ONLY. YES THE FAITHFUL AND DESCREAT SALVE WAS APPOINTED BY CHRIST JESUS HIMSELF. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY DOESN'T WANT TO BE WORSHIPPED. SO STOP LIEIN MARVIN FROM UTAH
I prayed and prayed and cried and cried give me truth . I will not go back to this organization 34 years of it. i never right. But I will only give my full devotion to our father through Jesus Christ
Active JW here until now. Last month the GB had a direction to distribute a magazine entitled What is God's Kingdom?" that was a special campaign though. But when I read the contents of that magazine, seems it was a provoking one. I didn't do it .Many in my congregation did sending the mag.through mail. And wrote in there their home address and tel #. .I was afraid bcos the elders said " Put your complete address and tel# . That would cause an early persecution for me. I said "no" I don't join with them. To me it was to make them [Officials of the governments] realize that their governance is a failure. It can create a negative impact to them. Jesus said " Be cautious enough like a serpent and be innocent like a dove. In due time these impostors in GB will put our lives into danger.
Thank you Mark. I love Jehovah, I follow Jesus Christ. I reject the JW organization after 52 years.
Thank you Mark. I love you and your fine reasoning ability. Refreshing and encouraging. 🤗
God have mercy upon all who have fallen away from sound mind in obeying man instead of God! How stupid can one be to actually bow to man instead of God?
And satan said to Jesus, bow down to me and I will give you all these kingdoms !
Thank you for posting this. I left as soon as I realized the gov body set themselves as a mediator between Christ and man. I saw that the elders and CO's were in fear of them and bowing to them.
Yep
The Single most Dangerous😨 thing one can do ,
in Searching for Scriptural Truth . . . is placing an organization of mere
Earth 🌎 walking Oxygen
breathing creatures , 🤦 in between yourself and Your Creator ,
Yahweh Elohim .
That Position . . Is Taken!
by Yeshua/Jesus 🙌
h'Messiah/Christ 🤗
May His Spirit 🕊️ be with you! 😊
Very true! When I questioned an elder that I was very close with or so I thought , he said how are you supposed to be loyal to the GB WHEN THEY GIVE US IMPORTANT DIRECTION IN THE FUTURE! Because they are expecting to give direction that’s going to sound stupid to every witness ears!
This direction from the governing body that will not sound practical or wise by human standards is why I am so terrified for the rank and file Jehovah’s Witness.
Hi Mark. Thank you for another enlightening presentation. It reminded me of another point we found earlier this year about bowing down to them:
In a 2007 Watchtower (w07 4/1 pp. 24-25 par. 14), it stated
“The humble submission of the other sheep to the anointed members of spiritual Israel was foretold in the prophecy of Isaiah: “This is what Jehovah has said: ‘The unpaid laborers of Egypt and the merchants of Ethiopia and the Sabeans, tall men, will themselves come over even to you, and yours they will become. Behind you they will walk; in fetters they will come over, and to you they will bow down. To you they will pray, saying, “Indeed God is in union with you, and there is no one else; there is no other God.”’” (Isaiah 45:14)
Now that we are awake, we find this quite disgusting, that they think this scripture was a prophecy about them, and then they include their version of Is 45:14 “To you they will pray” ??????????
The arrogance of Watchtower and the Governing Body continues to amaze me, and to think we used to just accept whatever was printed.
Thanks again for your videos
Your sister in Christ
Jen
You are on point bro. I enjoy your commentaries and look forward to your videos. Keep up your work bro.
Thankfully I walked out and never looked back off came the blinders more shows like this sure wakes you up thank you
Thankyou brother Martin, I have been a baptized witness for 26 years and appreciate the truths that you are helping all to see, I totally agree with the comparisons that you give between our master teacher Jesus and the ' governing bodys' claim of being someone they are not!
Thanks for this great video (as usual).
I have been noticing for some years now too much attention is given to the Governing body. Many of the brothers would pray for the faithful and discreet slave and frequently mention what a good Job they are doing . But never would they say thankyou to Jesus as head of the Congregation. If Jesus is the Congregation head as the bible says should we at least in pray at meetings says things like'' Thank you Jesus, we love you, we are grateful for the spiritual food and direction you have been given us.. You will never here this !! Rather, ( Thank You to the faithful and Discreet slave) I get so angry!!Theses false men of God. But of lately I have come to know the true Jesus. Thank you Jesus my Lord and Savior . And thank you to the loving and hard working people making informative youtube videos like this...
Well done.
I opened my big mouth very often and voiced scripture based criticism....and never became an elder or MS.For 35 years. I guess you would say I Was marked.They claimed I wasnt mature in the truth .
My family naturally felt ashamed.I atleast enjoyed the freedom of a rebel.
Oh! Again my dear brother, thanks!
Thank you again brother Mark well done
The organization say you're not to bow to Christ, but bow to them. Sad. It's bad they have the JW's singing a song: A Special Procession to the praise of the governing body.
@Martha Batson go to their website and check. Do not take my word at all. Here are the lyrics:
1.God has a new creation,
His spirit-anointed sons.
He has bought them from mankind;
His approval they’ve won.
(CHORUS)
A special possession,
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.
2.They are a holy nation,
Who handle the truth aright.
God has called them from darkness
To his wonderful light.
(CHORUS)
A special possession,
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.
3.Faithful to their commission,
They gather the other sheep.
To the Lamb they are loyal.
His commandments they keep.
(CHORUS)
A special possession,
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.
Bro. You are truly doing your home work on JW organization. We all appreciate you. Keep up the great work.
Thank you brother 🌹❤️
Excellent video. Interesting how the organization has already said that if directions sounds strange or weird that they should put their trust in the organization. Yet, They have already admitted they are not the only channel so I trust men especially when you have a gut feeling something is wrong? Losing the fear makes you so powerful. Thinking for yourself it’s amazing.
And I think this will be an "order" for seclusion. They will ask them to cut off ANYONE, including spouses, children, family, friends, outside news, anything or anyone that is not a regular publisher and to follow only what they see or read on JW.org or hear from GB members. Literally putting the last nail in the cult coffin for them. They will literally hold them hostage -- and of course this will seem extreme to others but don't listen to the outsiders because Satan is doing his best to attack God's people night and day by ANY means so we have to cut ties with the world once and for all... Watch -- it's going to happen. Thats why I'm so concerned for them. The door is shutting on them and they can't see it happening.
Justa Hunch I agree. The governing body is exerting more and more pressure with these zoom meetings. They are pushing separation from all non Jehovah’s witnesses. The watchtower/governing body are becoming more dangerous to the lives of their members.
Justa Hunch You are right! I wonder how the watchtower/governing body’s November campaign is going to play into this, they certainly can’t say they are politically neutral after this.
TRUTH, To Whome Ever You BOW THAT ONE IS YOUR MASTER! .. GVB IS DENOTING MAN WORSHIP..
.(Mark Martin ., Nice video, thanks.) I was once a regular pioneer with Jehovah's Witnesses, and I left that toxic organization (Watchtower, the so-called Jehovah's Witnesses).I left that organization but I have not stopped believing in the Bible.
Welcome to the Bible study. and to the daily verse of the Bible
But if that evil servant says in his heart: My lord is slow to come; And he will begin to beat his fellow servants, and even to eat and drink with the drunkards, the master of that servant will come on a day that he does not expect, and at an hour that he does not know, and will punish him severely, and will put his share with the hypocrites ; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matthew chapter twenty-four, verse, forty-eight to fifty-one. This is what that governing body and its lackeys do .
Thank you brother Mark for the great video and the good advice to bow down to Jesus an Jehovah
You are a good man Mark.
"They minister to these anointed ones"??
Mark 10:45
King James Bible
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
New International Version
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
So "these anointed ones" want you to bow down "spiritually" and serve them??
Disgusting!
Beautiful... This is the best guidance I have heard in some time. Educating JW with their own literature is the best way to reach them learn about the true God and Jesus. Their is one true God and is not any organization.
Absolutely loved this video, going to share it with my mum. Lol
Anthony Morris a governing body member said that Corona virus doesn't bother him this is what we been waiting for. This surely is not a person being lead by holy spirit of or Lord Jesus Chris
Well spoken Bro!!!
Bingo! No wonder they 'the GB' discontinued the red book.
Gracias muchacho siempre haces Buenos videos.! Que Jehova te bendiga 😂😂😂😂
Thank you, Mark. Right on the nail. Many witnesses are starting to wake up and flee. Their membership is being depleted. Where is Jehovah's blessing. He has abandoned them. I'm out 40 years and do not regretted it one bit. Excellent video. Continue on with the nourishing spiritual food. God bless. Amador from Puerto Rico, Kingdom Christian.
even the angles did not want people to bow to them
Dianna Odman , Exactly ! Good observation!!!
I will read my Bible and I know now Jehovah is speaking truth to me and this through his son not the governing body
Good to have you back brother!
What a great video, thank you for exposing this article Revelation Climax page 61
Yes Our Father Jehovah thruvChrist Jesus amen. Thankyou Brothsr
When I "walked in" during 1992 they were "studying" that "Revelation: Grand Climax" book. I bought into this so quickly they invited me to the private home "book study" for this. And yes, we went through it at least twice more including the "revised" version in the 2000's. Well done Mark in showing from WT's own literature how our relationship with God and Christ is certainly not about an "organization" or "governing body" or the self-proclaimed exclusionary "anointed" and their man-made demands and commands within or from Watchtower. They want adulation and control and the number one underlying tool that watchtower elders and the GB used was fear! That Revelation book was "fear-inspiring" the way they interpreted it. And then at convention talks "brothers" would state claims of how it was a "wholesome fear" instead of a "morbid" fear, when in reality it very much was and is about morbid fear as a Jehovah's Witness in Watchtower, even more so if we had "reached out" to be an elder like you were or even twice being a "Ministerial Servant" with lots of responsibilities like I was. Glad and happy to have shed that Pharasaic man-made burden of an "organization".
I been worshipping my father in the heavens through our lord Jesus Christ since I was 7 years old. When my older sister witnessed to me when I was 11 she never told me I had to bow down to the Governing Body
Mark. Thanks for these videos. Been learning a lot. I came across a scripture this morning that reminded me of the WT article passage 4 minutes in.
“Praise ye his all his angels, praise he him all his hosts.” - Psalm 148. I’m confident the spirit was leading you to circle that here because there is no “them” ...to the contrary the “them” will be in worship as well! ...All the angels. All his hosts, the sun, the moon, heavens of heavens...great find brother!
I could never figure brother why the Governing Body was whom we were to worship it clicked than I clocked out!!!!!
Thanks Mark for bearing witness to our lord and Savior Christ Jesus may his Spirit be with us
You are absolutely right thank you for finding that maybe I can help my sister I was a JW but not anymore thank goodness
I always enjoy watching your videos the really makes sense to me and I see things more clearly, Thank you so much Mark.
How blessed is the man who has made the Lord his trust, And has not turned to the PROUD, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.
Psalms 40:4 NASB
Witnesses, throw away the magazines and read the Bible!
I feel bad for all of this poor soul with no eyes and no ears, im talking about everyone who talks bad against the truth, how can you guys live with all this Hate?
Good one Martin. I love your soft tone voice and the way you present your message.
Great speech as usual brother Mark. You know, the power of the GB is also in all that reading material they give so the witnesses keep on studying their words what they see as regular light from Jehovah. That is what they need, their drugs every day. Easy to have someone in your power.
Question: can I still use their Bible or what Bible I need. We don’t have the King James in the Dutch language. Anyone who can help me with that? Thank you 🙏🏻
Hello Roy,
I contacted a brother I know in Belgium and asked him his thoughts, as I do not speak Dutch. He recommends the Statenvertaling. I hope this helps. I know nothing about this translation but it seems likely that it would be better than the NWT. Perhaps someone else will comment and give their input on this topic. Blessings to you.
Your brother,
Mark.
Amen
Just because someone says they are one of the anointed don’t mean they are. We had a couple in our congregation who said they were the anointed ones.
Spirit and truth not temples and priests.
It really is a dangerous organisation.
Unfortunately no matter how nicely you indicate your disagreement with the GB you will be shunned but I agree I'm not fearing man over God. I had to tell my sisters several times the GB is not God. I don't hear from them much now but I'm fine with them because I worship God not man. I am preparing my disassociation letter
Amen brother Jesus is our only salvation not an organization!
Wow. We all saw that. We registered it as truth. We lived it. Most will bow to the almighty GB.
Jesus had 12 Apostles. Gov body only 8? But they dont follow Christ. Only talk Jehova. Are they replacing Christ on earth AND. HEAVEN?
I cannot believe this!! I too, studied the Revelation book. at that time I didn't know who the governing body was I hadn't seen them we didn't know who they were. But clearly today they are reverenced.
@@cbgg777 They didn't talk about the Governing Body with the same degree of self-adulation back in the 1980's and 1990's as they've done recently. I started "walking in" to the cult in 1992 just before Freddy Franz died. The GB had brief mentions during the "studies" and in the "Live Forever" book, but nothing like what it's become over the last 15-20 years. They practically demand worship and obedience now as Tony Morris alluded to in one of his talks.
They created fear of the GB underlyingly through all those meetings, assemblies and convention talks. Bullying, threats and intimidation made us comply when we were still "mentally" "in" especially.
I was already aware that the governing body puts himself as Jesus *substitutes* (2 Cor 5:20 NWT), but that open statement that JWs have to bow down do them is new to me.
What a satanic teaching, brother.
That's the spirit of anti-Christ right there!
I feel bad for you because of your wife......i hope she wakes up!! Good luck and thank you for ur teaching!!
Mark have you ever thought about making tracts similar to the ones jws have except proving their false doctrine? You seem like the person with the knowledge and ability to make it happen. Maybe put them in a link on your website so they could be printed off and distributed by us.
Brother Jeff,
I'm happy to try to write or put together something but the problem would be getting the JW to read it. It's nearly impossible to get them to take anything from anyone who is not a JW in good standing. They consider ALL outside literature as apostate. We do need to reach them somehow. Thanks for the suggestion!
Your brother,
Mark.
Thank you my prayer was answered
Then Jesus went on to say to the Jews who had believed him: if you remain in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John chapter 8: verse 31-32 . God bless you . And have a nice day, thank you very much. Dear brothers and sisters.
Hi brocher Mark,
I just wanted to ask you what's your thought of us living in the last days. What's your intake in that ?
Hello Mulume Thierry,
I do believe we are living in the last days. However, we do not know the day or the hour of Jesus' coming. I believe we should live our lives with a sense of urgency and preach to others about the Gospel of Jesus at every opportunity, yet we should plan our lives as if we will live out our days in this world. In other words, live as if Jesus is coming today but plan as if we will die old and in this world. Thank you for the question.
Blessings to you.
Your brother,
Mark.
What is not covered - the Anointed are imputed with perfection in advance - BEFORE ARMAGEDDON not after; while the Great Crowd gets perfection only AFTER the 1000 year reign. This was a big issue with my mother back in the mid 1980's claiming the Society was setting up a clergy-laity distinction between the Great Crowd of Witnesses and the Anointed remnant taking on Infallibility - like the Pope.
Now as I understood, the Governing Body as of the early 1990's are no longer of the Anointed, but of the Nethinim class ( the Given ones ), due to lack of eligible Anointed being alive. These Given Ones being the helpers to the spiritual Levites ( Anointed ). I can only assume all this light I've mentioned, has now changed - AGAIN !
On this point of being "imputed with perfection in advance" the 1996 July 1st Watchtower states >
12 - In the case of Jesus Christ, the inner priestly courtyard pictured his sinless condition as a perfect human Son of God. Through exercising faith in Jesus’ sacrifice, anointed followers of Christ are credited with righteousness. Thus, God can justly deal with them as if they were sinless. (Romans 5:1; 8:1, 33) Hence, this courtyard also pictures the imputed righteous human condition that individual members of the holy priesthood enjoy before God. At the same time, anointed Christians are still imperfect and subject to committing sin. The water basin in the courtyard pictures God’s Word, which the High Priest uses to cleanse the holy priesthood progressively. By submitting to this cleansing process, they have attained a splendid appearance that honors God and draws outsiders to his pure worship.-Ephesians 5:25, 26; compare Malachi 3:1-3. ( w96 7/1 pp. 14-19 - Jehovah’s Great Spiritual Temple )
I hope I'm wrong but, I hope this dedication to the g.b. does not result in a "Jones Town" like incident. Another failed Armageddon prediction is all it will take for the gb to take things into their own hands.
Is the relationship with jesus that saves not an organization.
But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
John 6:68
I do believe that is called idolatry!!!!😳🙄
Jesus said :Call nobody rabbi or leader , because one is your rabbi and leader .
How can jw's say that the governing body is not their rabbi , when they only look up to them for explanation of the Bible?
How can jw's say that the governing body is not their leader ,when they follow their instructions in every aspect of their life.
Even in the time of great tribulation and deception!!!, they will follow their instructions even if it doesn't makes sense from human standpoint?
Governing body( a word that doesn't appear in the Bible ) what governs your body ? The head right ?
Think about that .
Love that a great scripture- / just love god (jehovah) through his son Jesus
Also say stand up and you have your own mind and heart
They already have been in "a sense". Anyone that allows these people to take away their relationships with family and friends has more than complied but has given them validity and honor. Anyone that cuts their ties with loved ones based on their relationship with this organization truly worships this organization.
Bro Mark, is it true that the Revelation book isn't used anymore? interesting.
Sister Janet,
The Revelation Climax book, although it was online the last time I checked, seems to be an archived book which is very rarely even referenced by the organization these days. One reason for this is the number of doctrinal changes which have occurred since it was published in 1988. They tried to update it through the pages of the September 2006 Our Kingdom Ministry insert. Also, they made a revised paperback not long after the Kingdom Ministry insert was released. I feel pretty confident that they will phase it out. I can't imagine the organization trying to write a new version, as they seem to be getting farther away from any attempts at prophetic understandings. This should not surprise us because their other attempts at prophecy have not had much success, to put it kindly. Thank you for the question and thank you for watching!
Your brother,
Mark.
bow down to (someone or something)
idiom
: to show weakness by agreeing to the demands or following the orders of (someone)
Great video 👍🏻
Masz racje, niech nie daja im wladzy nad nami. 😊
So in short JW organization teachs to worship or bowing down to GB or Watchtower organization just like Catholics do worship or bowing down to Pope..quite intriguing.
Even the Catholics arent as bad
Watchtower 07 4/1 "14 The humble submission of the other sheep to the anointed members of spiritual Israel was foretold in the prophecy of Isaiah: “This is what Jehovah has said: ‘The unpaid laborers of Egypt and the merchants of Ethiopia and the Sabeans, tall men, will themselves come over even to you, and yours they will become. Behind you they will walk; in fetters they will come over, and to you they will bow down. To you they will pray, saying, “Indeed God is in union with you, and there is no one else; there is no other God.”’” (Isaiah 45:14) Symbolically, the other sheep today walk behind the anointed slave class and its Governing Body, following their leadership. As “unpaid laborers,” the other sheep willingly expend their physical strength and their resources in support of the worldwide preaching work that Christ assigned to his anointed followers on earth.-Acts 1:8; Revelation 12:17."
Here again they are referring the unpaid laborers as being the other sheep and they walk behind the anointed and by quoting that scripture, they are also saying that they will be bowed down to and also prayed to.It doesn't matter what reasoning any JW comes along and tries to explain, it is clear that by quoting that scripture and identifying the two groups there, the rest of the scripture must also apply.
It is believed that those who have little chance at better education will obediently listen to GB. Others will reason that, yes, things are not perfect and by divine direction the GB will adjust accordingly. And yet, there are still others who due to stigma issues cling to JW's "spiritual ark". I'm not judging, just stating facts but like everyone else needs the redeeming value of Christ sacrifice, without which we are hopeless, alienated dead
mark iam still trying to get email geek squad very busy and my computer knowledge is weak,little more of my background was studying with pioneer in hawaii but when i started asking questions which wasnt noted in their study material .another elder came more or less
verifying what the other gentleman said,(will discuss topics later via email or phone)my wife
of 46 years at the time was studying with a group of asian pioneers who spoke same language,needless to say she asked me about her becoming one,my reply was this is america
and we have freedom of relegion , needless to say didnt realize the limitations of speech,of
what she ask for fear of being criticize,admittengly her sisters(conditional friends) comes with
indoctrination.her friends are overall nice people,will end with this ive ask her can i ask the senior lady in her circle this questions(acts17;11) ?????
There are no true religions only true worshipers.
As a young child I wasn’t allowed to do ‘an act of allegiance’ for my country by saluting the flag. What insanity when they are promoting worshipping human beings. At least my country represents something that tries to nurture and protect me and an allegiance is much less than an act of worship.
Are you sure GB is God's representative???
If you bow down to GB, then you are a idol worship.
Bible states very clearly, that we only worship God and not human.
Look at GB teachings, it is not from God because JW organization has many errors.
Hi, as I am new to this channel maybe what I have to say is old hat, but I will say it anyway. Page 52 of the Revelation book, look at angel with the big demon hand, also get a magnifying glass and count the fingers on the hand of Jesus.
What is their definition of bowing down spiritually? Just as they have redefined what the Word generation evidently means... Or how about the definition of how long a creative day is??? The Governing Body will be GOD's government over mankind in the new order! They seem to be setting that up well!
I Do Not Bow Down two men I only bow down to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ
O remember when we got that book
Is that bow down or pay obesence to them?
LOL.
Dont they get it Brother; since when and common since tells you you don't bow down to Men!!! But our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ I will!!!!!!
I guess they'll want you to start kissing their pinky rings pretty soon
Will they ?? Absoutely !
Acts 4:10-12 is the answer to GB.
Soon I think the GB will ask all JW to bow down and worship them. It’s getting worse now then when you made this.
NO Way will I bow down to the Governing Body ..I do not Ever see this in any Bible to do so!!!
NO WAY EVEr
He that has no sin cast the first stone..
good job dude
you are a great bibbel student-lol asking and finding ancers is the witnees job-? you are a witnes of the words you speek-lol
Brother you did a nice job, first thank you for not bashing the organization it would be wrong to be doing so. Next I was thrown out for being an apostate back in 2016. I’ve been partaking of the emblems publicly for or since 1995. I am anointed Christian and do not agree with what the GB is doing they take it upon themselves to be the faithful and discreet slave which they are not. Next I would like to say or bring out a scripture that I think you should read. Revelation 2:9
The obeisance that they do is not to an individual but it’s actually a form of kissing the son of God who spirit resides in those who he has chosen.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES IS THE FAITHFUL AND DESCREAT SALVE THAT ARE APPOINTED OVER CHRIST'S DOMESTICS. WORSHIP IS TO GIVEN TO JEHOVAH GOD ONLY. YES THE FAITHFUL AND DESCREAT SALVE WAS APPOINTED BY CHRIST JESUS HIMSELF. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY DOESN'T WANT TO BE WORSHIPPED. SO STOP LIEIN MARVIN FROM UTAH
Thank you Mark !
Amen