Below is a comment from a beloved reader:
Hello Pearl !
I appreciate the wisdom God gave to you.
But the time is here when you have to pay attention to God's word. At Jeremiah 4 verses:
1 If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith Jehovah, if thou wilt return unto me, and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight; then shalt thou not be removed;
2 and thou shalt swear, As Jehovah liveth, in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
3 For thus saith Jehovah to the men of Judah and to Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
You are living now "among thorns" and God says: "Break up your fallow ground".
I hope you understand.
With Christian Love,
Rus V.
March 8, 2011
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I wanted to post my reply to him:
Pearl said:
Hello Rus!
It is always very good to hear from you. Please consider my understanding of these verses at Jer.4:3-4:
"This is what the LORD says to the men of Judah and to Jerusalem:
"Break up your unplowed ground
and do not sow among thorns.
Circumcise yourselves to the LORD,
circumcise your hearts,
you men of Judah and people of Jerusalem,
or my wrath will break out and burn like fire
because of the evil you have done—
burn with no one to quench it."
First, "Break up your unplowed ground--"
Here we see that God is exhorting members of Jerusalem to come out of a state of fallow and be activated in sowing seed (Luke 8:11). This is in harmony with many other scriptures that speak about the need for the "virgins" to awaken and get their lamps in order (Matt.25:5-7). It is also referred to when the "four angels" become "untied" from their paralyzed state (Rev.9:14, Rev.9:5,10).
I believe this is referring to an awakening of anointed to become productive with what Holy Spirit has given them, no longer allowing men to stop God's message from coming out through them.
Jesus said,
"What I tell you in the darkness, say in the light; and what you hear whispered, preach from the housetops" (Matt.10:27). We can no longer allow ourselves to be hindered by men.
Then Jeremiah continues:
"and do not sow among thorns".
This is in harmony with Matthew 7:6:
"Do not give what is holy to dogs, neither throw your pearls before swine, that they may never trample them under their feet and turn around and rip you open".
So according to Jeremiah, those who repent of their paralyzed subjection to men need to be activated to do God's will and rise to declare his messages (Rev.11:3). They also need to realize that they are excused from providing these things to those "thorns" who are not worthy of the message (Matt. 10:14,16).
YHVH has thus far provided me the strength to sow my seed...not only writing online to the world, but also I enjoy a very blessed local ministry to those who do not know God at all. I have an additional ministry within the midst of these thorns. The lives saved there are too few. But each one who listens, changes their thinking and repents, matters.
So when Jeremiah speaks of arising to sow seed and not to give such pearls of truth to those who would "rip you open", does this mean that it is necessary to skulk away? Should we not even attempt to find sheep amid these thorns?
We need to follow Jesus own example in this. He continued subject to the Law and a member of God's "house" in Covenant, even knowing that it was coming to an end and about to lose God's favor. He prioritized preaching to God's covenanted people first, out of regard for their faithful forefathers (Matt.15:24).
From Jesus' Revelation, we receive confirmation that physically leaving of our own accord is not what Jeremiah means...
The mark of the wild beast (designating a worshiper/slave of it) is not one's location. It is having one's thinking and actions directed by the lies of the Beast (Rev.13:16; Rev.13:8).
Beast-mark
Conversely, those who prove faithful, allow the Father and Jesus to mark their thinking (foreheads) (Deut.6:6,8; Rev.14:1). They are also the ones who are "sighing and groaning" within their minds (Eze.9:4), grieving over the condition of "Jerusalem".
This is neither a physical location nor an association. This fact is confirmed in Jesus warning to the seven congregations. He recognizes and acknowledges the location of some proving faithful:
Rev.2:13 reads:
"I know where you are dwelling, that is, where the throne of Satan is; and yet you keep on holding fast my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas, my witness, the faithful one, who was killed by your side, where Satan is dwelling." These ones are faithful even while in the midst of the unfaithful treacherous ones.
These faithful anointed ones are not prevented from becoming "a pillar in the temple of my God" (Rev. 3:12) because they are amid these wolves (or thorns) Matt.10:16.
I believe this is referring to an awakening of anointed to become productive with what Holy Spirit has given them, no longer allowing men to stop God's message from coming out through them.
Jesus said,
"What I tell you in the darkness, say in the light; and what you hear whispered, preach from the housetops" (Matt.10:27). We can no longer allow ourselves to be hindered by men.
Then Jeremiah continues:
"and do not sow among thorns".
This is in harmony with Matthew 7:6:
"Do not give what is holy to dogs, neither throw your pearls before swine, that they may never trample them under their feet and turn around and rip you open".
So according to Jeremiah, those who repent of their paralyzed subjection to men need to be activated to do God's will and rise to declare his messages (Rev.11:3). They also need to realize that they are excused from providing these things to those "thorns" who are not worthy of the message (Matt. 10:14,16).
YHVH has thus far provided me the strength to sow my seed...not only writing online to the world, but also I enjoy a very blessed local ministry to those who do not know God at all. I have an additional ministry within the midst of these thorns. The lives saved there are too few. But each one who listens, changes their thinking and repents, matters.
So when Jeremiah speaks of arising to sow seed and not to give such pearls of truth to those who would "rip you open", does this mean that it is necessary to skulk away? Should we not even attempt to find sheep amid these thorns?
We need to follow Jesus own example in this. He continued subject to the Law and a member of God's "house" in Covenant, even knowing that it was coming to an end and about to lose God's favor. He prioritized preaching to God's covenanted people first, out of regard for their faithful forefathers (Matt.15:24).
From Jesus' Revelation, we receive confirmation that physically leaving of our own accord is not what Jeremiah means...
The mark of the wild beast (designating a worshiper/slave of it) is not one's location. It is having one's thinking and actions directed by the lies of the Beast (Rev.13:16; Rev.13:8).
Beast-mark
Conversely, those who prove faithful, allow the Father and Jesus to mark their thinking (foreheads) (Deut.6:6,8; Rev.14:1). They are also the ones who are "sighing and groaning" within their minds (Eze.9:4), grieving over the condition of "Jerusalem".
This is neither a physical location nor an association. This fact is confirmed in Jesus warning to the seven congregations. He recognizes and acknowledges the location of some proving faithful:
Rev.2:13 reads:
"I know where you are dwelling, that is, where the throne of Satan is; and yet you keep on holding fast my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas, my witness, the faithful one, who was killed by your side, where Satan is dwelling." These ones are faithful even while in the midst of the unfaithful treacherous ones.
These faithful anointed ones are not prevented from becoming "a pillar in the temple of my God" (Rev. 3:12) because they are amid these wolves (or thorns) Matt.10:16.
Yet, I fully expect that the day will arrive when I will be expelled for my adherence to the course of Christ. This is a requirement for becoming sealed (Rev.6:9,10,11; 19:8; 12:11; 11:7; 20:4; Mark 8:35). I am sure that many already have been, and yet will be. As the climate inside becomes more stringent against those not worshiping the Organization, The elders themselves will expel the faithful. Then we will be physically removed from the midst of "Babylon". We should not resist taking our stand for truth, while knowing what will result (Jer.51:6; Rev.18:4; 2Cor.6:16,17,18; John16:2; Matt.24:9; Dan.11:33; Rev.13:10)
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/05/warning-letter.html
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/08/here-is-answer-to-comment-that-was-left.html
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/02/thought-from-friend-read-rev-184-again_9845.html
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/10/of-letter-at-last-i-belong-thank-you.html
Any who remain faithful to the declaration of Truth within the Organization, are being identified as not worshiping the image of the Organization as spirit-directed. Expulsion and disfellowshipping result (John16:2; Isa.66:5). This stance is against all those around you (Rev.13:8). If you are a loyal preacher of Truth (Rev.12:11; 6:9), this consequence is unavoidable (Rev.6:11; 13:15).
It should also be noted, that the day came when Jesus Christ did leave membership within the Temple (Matt.23:38,39), but this was after it was clear that the unrepentant leaders sought to kill him (Mark12:12; John10:39; Matt.12:14).
So you are correct, Rus. Although we do all we can to wake up those around us (Eze.33:8); in doing so, we will be identified and expelled...not voluntarily, but as a consequence.
(Rev.6:9,10,11; Rev.12:10,11; 20:4; Luke17:33; 12:51)
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/05/warning-letter.html
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/08/here-is-answer-to-comment-that-was-left.html
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/02/thought-from-friend-read-rev-184-again_9845.html
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/10/of-letter-at-last-i-belong-thank-you.html
Any who remain faithful to the declaration of Truth within the Organization, are being identified as not worshiping the image of the Organization as spirit-directed. Expulsion and disfellowshipping result (John16:2; Isa.66:5). This stance is against all those around you (Rev.13:8). If you are a loyal preacher of Truth (Rev.12:11; 6:9), this consequence is unavoidable (Rev.6:11; 13:15).
It should also be noted, that the day came when Jesus Christ did leave membership within the Temple (Matt.23:38,39), but this was after it was clear that the unrepentant leaders sought to kill him (Mark12:12; John10:39; Matt.12:14).
So you are correct, Rus. Although we do all we can to wake up those around us (Eze.33:8); in doing so, we will be identified and expelled...not voluntarily, but as a consequence.
(Rev.6:9,10,11; Rev.12:10,11; 20:4; Luke17:33; 12:51)
In fact, if we are not disfellowshipped for speaking truth with our associates within the kingdom hall (Eph.4:25); we are not proving faithful. If we silently sit by as lies are being taught, we are judged (Psalm26:4; 1:1; Eze.33:6).
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--------------------------------------------------------------UPDATE:
Take comfort in what I clearly see ahead of us now.
"When to get out" of the Organization has come into focus. *(See addition below, dated 9/17/15)
We and all those still in association with God's wayward people,
will be given a clear choice as to who we belong to...
who it is who directs our mind and actions/deeds... ("forehead" and "right hand" -Rev.13:16) ...the truth, or the lie (Isa.44:20; 2Thess.2:9,11).
The Great Test will come upon all God's people (Luke21:35,36) after the last of the 144,000 are sealed (Rev.7:1,3; 9:4; 8:7).
Do you remember the test that came upon Daniel's three companions? They would not bow down to the golden image. We too, must resist the clever test of idolatry that will come upon us. (Ex.20:3; Dan.3:1-30)
When we openly speak truth, the elders take note. Then we will most certainly be identified as those who are slaves of YHWH, and not slaves of men. This will initiate our disfellowshipping. But we will soon be pointedly asked to be in complete harmony with, and in subjection to, "those taking the lead"/"The FDS"/"God's channel"/"The 'Spirit-directed' Organization". We will pointedly be demanded to be in full unconditional subjection to the Organization in both our thinking and our actions. Such enslaved subjection must be reserved for our Heavenly Father, His Holy Word (Ex.34:12,13,14; Isa.42:8; 43:11; Rev.4:11; 22:9; Deut.30:20,19; Ps.18:25; 119:105,104,102,106; 2Tim.3:16,17; Deut.28:58,59; Rev.16:1,2; 2:22; Jer.5:21,22,23; Acts20:32)
and Christ (2Cor.11:2,3; James1:1; Gal.1:10; Rom.6:16; 1Cor.7:23; Col.3:23,24).
This Organizational demand, is in reality and defined by scripture, a demand for worship. To comply, constitutes idolatry (Rev.13:15,8). This Great Segregating Test, is the very essence of the Great Tribulation.
Christ knew the climate that this choice would be made under (Luke12:51,52,53; John12:25; Matt.10:37).
Despite the shame and pain taking our exclusive stand for God and His Word will entail, it will also bring me (and I'm sure many who are anxious about their possible association with BTG) comfort and relief, when we consider our standing before God... to finally have this corruption amputated from us. (Matt.10:37,38,39; Luke12:8; Rev.18:4) Our singular focus through this Great Tribulation must be exclusive devotion to Our Father in Heaven (Luke9:62; 17:32)
I believe that this "killing" of us has come. The numbers of those being expelled for loyalty to God rather than men, grows each day. We must speak the Truth (Eph.4:25; John4:24). This includes warning all we can to have exclusive devotion to YHWH and Scripture. We will then be pointedly asked about the object of our loyalty, devotion, and dedication....and must make our stand manifest as being devoted and dedicated to God alone; and not to the men who have been unjustly appointed above us (Rev.13:15; 2Thess.2:4; Isa.23:8; Rev.9:7). The day will come when this choice will be thrust upon God's people, when there is no longer any room for neutrality. When we are forced to choose between slavery to God or slavery to Men, we will each be sealed as slaves of those who brand our forehead, depending on how we respond to this future test, and which master we choose. (Rev.13:16; 14:1; 17:5; 20:4 B; Rev.3:12)
Please take note of Rev.14:9,10; 13:8.
Refusing to submit to the Organization when this test surfaces, means the difference between our eternal life or death.
The present flavor and content of the WT study articles, clearly shows that the Organization is moving in this direction. They are pressing loyalty to the Leaders, and a despising of all those not in complete subjection to, and harmony with them. Loyalty to God is not relevant to these men.
This climate, is a backdrop for the expulsion/spiritual "death" which I point to, as expressed above.
ALL active anointed ones, including the governing body of "Yhvh's Witnesses" must keep a scriptural principle in mind. This principle must guide not only all anointed who proselytize, but also all those who seek spiritual guidance and understanding from such ones.
That principle is found at 1Cor.3:4,5 and 1Cor.1:12,13.
Today there are many professed Chosen Ones who are actively preaching. There is the small committee of men on the "governing body", Robert King, "Perimeno", "AblebodiedMan", Sas Gavril, myself, and others.
Should any among those who learn from these; surrender their loyalty, faith, or power of scrutiny over to any of these?
Should these prophets or teachers expect such from recipients of their spiritual provisions?
What did the scriptures above assert?
Within those contexts, both 1Cor.1:11 and 3:3 point to the result of such baseless loyalty.
All chosen slaves of God have no reason to boast (1Cor.4:7,6; Luke17:10),
...much less to covet the trust and loyalty, which belong exclusively to God and Christ.
As 1Cor.3:7,11,21,23 and 1Cor.1:13,25,27,28,29,30,31 express, only the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ deserve the loyalty, faith, praise, and thanks of all. Those faithfully feeding Christ's sheep, do so by provisions from the Master. He deserves the credit.
The most any Chosen worker of God should hope for, is that those who receive what is offered, will realize the true source of all light, truth and life. The wise anointed servant prays that all possible, will give their loyalty, faith, praise, and thanks
to God and Christ, by a readers respect of the scriptures offered.
Our hope and goal should harmonize with that of God's and Christ's...
(John14:6; 6:44). According to those scriptures, the only spiritual destination is God and Christ, to whom all Chosen slaves should point their students to.
Still within that context, Paul exposes the spiritual condition of any who lack this mature perspective...
1Cor.3:1,2,3
Such ones are exposed as lacking spiritual maturity, and a deviation from the direction of Holy Spirit.
Simply stated, no Chosen One has been granted by God, to assume God's station;
nor to deflect the glory, praise, loyalty, gratitude, credit, obedience, submission, or trust
that are due God and Christ alone.
(Psalm62:2; Prov.3:5,6; Luke4:8; Mark12:30; Psalm118:8,9; Isa.2:22; Psalm146:3; Jer.17:5; 1John4:1; Col.3:23,24)
Woe to the one who expects anything else,
and woe to the one who gives anything else!
(Eze.14:10,8; Rev.13:8)
Yet we know that such jealous conflict between teachers whose doctrines lack harmony, is inevitable.
Matt.18:7; 1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13,14,15; Matt.24:4,5,24,25
Why?
1Cor.11:19; Mal.3:18; Rom.8:19
Does this mean that there is no station due a faithful slave of Christ?
No. God has designated positions within the Body of Christ
(1Cor.12:18,28; Heb.13:17,24; Eze.3:17; Acts20:28; 1Cor.16:16; 1Tim.5:17; Rev.4:10,11).
Those serving God with endurance who provide fine fruit, must be recognized, so that spiritual famine can be alleviated
(1Cor.4:1; Matt.10:40,41,42; 2Cor.5:20; Rev.22:17; Jer.26:5; 29:19).
Christ, through the scriptures, has equipped each one who desires to do God's will,
to be able to recognize those of His servants, who offer fine provisions (John7:17,18).
Those who do, should have what they offer, considered and appreciated for what it is....God's provision, not man's.
(Phil.4:8,9; Rom.14:18; Ps.89:7; Mal.2:7; Matt.10:20; 2Cor.2:17; Rev.1:20)
The relative authority of such a one, is from God (Eph.4:7,8,11,12; 1Cor.12:28).
Therefore,
let us all take note of those who expect the fear, devotion, and glory, which are due God alone (2Cor.11:13; Matt.7:15; Phil.3:18,19; James3:15)
as well as recognizing those who expect their students to learn from God.
(John7:16,17; Matt.7:20; Phil.1:27; 2:29; 1Thess.5:12; 1Cor.16:18; Heb.13:7)
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It is puzzling that those who claim intimacy with God's Word, would in practice be so unfaithful to it.We and all those still in association with God's wayward people,
will be given a clear choice as to who we belong to...
who it is who directs our mind and actions/deeds... ("forehead" and "right hand" -Rev.13:16) ...the truth, or the lie (Isa.44:20; 2Thess.2:9,11).
The Great Test will come upon all God's people (Luke21:35,36) after the last of the 144,000 are sealed (Rev.7:1,3; 9:4; 8:7).
Do you remember the test that came upon Daniel's three companions? They would not bow down to the golden image. We too, must resist the clever test of idolatry that will come upon us. (Ex.20:3; Dan.3:1-30)
When we openly speak truth, the elders take note. Then we will most certainly be identified as those who are slaves of YHWH, and not slaves of men. This will initiate our disfellowshipping. But we will soon be pointedly asked to be in complete harmony with, and in subjection to, "those taking the lead"/"The FDS"/"God's channel"/"The 'Spirit-directed' Organization". We will pointedly be demanded to be in full unconditional subjection to the Organization in both our thinking and our actions. Such enslaved subjection must be reserved for our Heavenly Father, His Holy Word (Ex.34:12,13,14; Isa.42:8; 43:11; Rev.4:11; 22:9; Deut.30:20,19; Ps.18:25; 119:105,104,102,106; 2Tim.3:16,17; Deut.28:58,59; Rev.16:1,2; 2:22; Jer.5:21,22,23; Acts20:32)
and Christ (2Cor.11:2,3; James1:1; Gal.1:10; Rom.6:16; 1Cor.7:23; Col.3:23,24).
This Organizational demand, is in reality and defined by scripture, a demand for worship. To comply, constitutes idolatry (Rev.13:15,8). This Great Segregating Test, is the very essence of the Great Tribulation.
Christ knew the climate that this choice would be made under (Luke12:51,52,53; John12:25; Matt.10:37).
Despite the shame and pain taking our exclusive stand for God and His Word will entail, it will also bring me (and I'm sure many who are anxious about their possible association with BTG) comfort and relief, when we consider our standing before God... to finally have this corruption amputated from us. (Matt.10:37,38,39; Luke12:8; Rev.18:4) Our singular focus through this Great Tribulation must be exclusive devotion to Our Father in Heaven (Luke9:62; 17:32)
I believe that this "killing" of us has come. The numbers of those being expelled for loyalty to God rather than men, grows each day. We must speak the Truth (Eph.4:25; John4:24). This includes warning all we can to have exclusive devotion to YHWH and Scripture. We will then be pointedly asked about the object of our loyalty, devotion, and dedication....and must make our stand manifest as being devoted and dedicated to God alone; and not to the men who have been unjustly appointed above us (Rev.13:15; 2Thess.2:4; Isa.23:8; Rev.9:7). The day will come when this choice will be thrust upon God's people, when there is no longer any room for neutrality. When we are forced to choose between slavery to God or slavery to Men, we will each be sealed as slaves of those who brand our forehead, depending on how we respond to this future test, and which master we choose. (Rev.13:16; 14:1; 17:5; 20:4 B; Rev.3:12)
Please take note of Rev.14:9,10; 13:8.
Refusing to submit to the Organization when this test surfaces, means the difference between our eternal life or death.
The present flavor and content of the WT study articles, clearly shows that the Organization is moving in this direction. They are pressing loyalty to the Leaders, and a despising of all those not in complete subjection to, and harmony with them. Loyalty to God is not relevant to these men.
This climate, is a backdrop for the expulsion/spiritual "death" which I point to, as expressed above.
ALL active anointed ones, including the governing body of "Yhvh's Witnesses" must keep a scriptural principle in mind. This principle must guide not only all anointed who proselytize, but also all those who seek spiritual guidance and understanding from such ones.
That principle is found at 1Cor.3:4,5 and 1Cor.1:12,13.
Today there are many professed Chosen Ones who are actively preaching. There is the small committee of men on the "governing body", Robert King, "Perimeno", "AblebodiedMan", Sas Gavril, myself, and others.
Should any among those who learn from these; surrender their loyalty, faith, or power of scrutiny over to any of these?
Should these prophets or teachers expect such from recipients of their spiritual provisions?
What did the scriptures above assert?
Within those contexts, both 1Cor.1:11 and 3:3 point to the result of such baseless loyalty.
All chosen slaves of God have no reason to boast (1Cor.4:7,6; Luke17:10),
...much less to covet the trust and loyalty, which belong exclusively to God and Christ.
As 1Cor.3:7,11,21,23 and 1Cor.1:13,25,27,28,29,30,31 express, only the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ deserve the loyalty, faith, praise, and thanks of all. Those faithfully feeding Christ's sheep, do so by provisions from the Master. He deserves the credit.
The most any Chosen worker of God should hope for, is that those who receive what is offered, will realize the true source of all light, truth and life. The wise anointed servant prays that all possible, will give their loyalty, faith, praise, and thanks
to God and Christ, by a readers respect of the scriptures offered.
Our hope and goal should harmonize with that of God's and Christ's...
(John14:6; 6:44). According to those scriptures, the only spiritual destination is God and Christ, to whom all Chosen slaves should point their students to.
Still within that context, Paul exposes the spiritual condition of any who lack this mature perspective...
1Cor.3:1,2,3
Such ones are exposed as lacking spiritual maturity, and a deviation from the direction of Holy Spirit.
Simply stated, no Chosen One has been granted by God, to assume God's station;
nor to deflect the glory, praise, loyalty, gratitude, credit, obedience, submission, or trust
that are due God and Christ alone.
(Psalm62:2; Prov.3:5,6; Luke4:8; Mark12:30; Psalm118:8,9; Isa.2:22; Psalm146:3; Jer.17:5; 1John4:1; Col.3:23,24)
Woe to the one who expects anything else,
and woe to the one who gives anything else!
(Eze.14:10,8; Rev.13:8)
Yet we know that such jealous conflict between teachers whose doctrines lack harmony, is inevitable.
Matt.18:7; 1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13,14,15; Matt.24:4,5,24,25
Why?
1Cor.11:19; Mal.3:18; Rom.8:19
Does this mean that there is no station due a faithful slave of Christ?
No. God has designated positions within the Body of Christ
(1Cor.12:18,28; Heb.13:17,24; Eze.3:17; Acts20:28; 1Cor.16:16; 1Tim.5:17; Rev.4:10,11).
Those serving God with endurance who provide fine fruit, must be recognized, so that spiritual famine can be alleviated
(1Cor.4:1; Matt.10:40,41,42; 2Cor.5:20; Rev.22:17; Jer.26:5; 29:19).
Christ, through the scriptures, has equipped each one who desires to do God's will,
to be able to recognize those of His servants, who offer fine provisions (John7:17,18).
Those who do, should have what they offer, considered and appreciated for what it is....God's provision, not man's.
(Phil.4:8,9; Rom.14:18; Ps.89:7; Mal.2:7; Matt.10:20; 2Cor.2:17; Rev.1:20)
The relative authority of such a one, is from God (Eph.4:7,8,11,12; 1Cor.12:28).
Therefore,
let us all take note of those who expect the fear, devotion, and glory, which are due God alone (2Cor.11:13; Matt.7:15; Phil.3:18,19; James3:15)
as well as recognizing those who expect their students to learn from God.
(John7:16,17; Matt.7:20; Phil.1:27; 2:29; 1Thess.5:12; 1Cor.16:18; Heb.13:7)
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Yes, ...honoring God with their lips, but their heart, far removed (Matt.15:8).
The love that the GB should have for their anointed brothers (1John4:20,21;2:9), has been replaced with a love of power over them (Mark9:34; 2Thess.2:4; 1John2:20,26; Isa.29:9,20), and an intolerance of their subjection to Christ alone (2Cor.11:3; 1John2:6,28; Eph.5:23;4:15; Col.2:18,19).
Remember, God allows this "operation of error" "that they might get to believing the lie" (2Thess.2:11).
What lie? The lie that following the "man of lawlessness" who has seated himself in "God's temple" is the same as following God himself (2Thess.2:4). God only opens the eyes of those whom He sees genuinely love truth and want to do His will (John7:17,18; Luke8:10). For the rest who remain in ignorance, there are consequences. (2Thess.2:10,12; Rev.13:8,9)
The scriptures tell us (Eze.44:6,7,8,9; 2Chron.13:9; Rom.2:29; 1Cor.3:16; 1Pet.2:5,9) that the only ones whom God approves to serve as priests in His spiritual Temple, are those whom he has chosen and whose hearts He has circumcised.
This does not include non-anointed elders, who are considered spiritual Gentiles, not anointed "Jews" (Rom.2:29; Eze.44:9).
Yet these ones have taken over the priestly duties, and have "raised themselves up over" the spiritual Temple of anointed priests (2Thess.2:4; Eze.44:8). The un-anointed elders have proceeded to throw out any who do not regard their "authority" as a genuine (and subject themselves to it accordingly) representation of God's spirit directed organization (2Chron.13:9; Rev.11:2; Matt.24:15). These do not recognize the True Temple directed by God's holy spirit (Rom.8:14,16; 1Cor.3:16; Eph.2:20,21,22; 1Pet.2:5).
The "False Prophet" has fashioned an "image" of a counterfeit spirit-directed "Temple", consisting of unanointed elder "priests"/princes (Rev.13:11,15; 9:1,2,3,7).....rather than endorsing those whom God decreed as His chosen witnesses and priests (Isa.43:10,21; 1Pet.2:9). Any who refuse to worship that counterfeit "Temple" and it's "priests", are "killed"/expelled (Rev.13:7,8,15; John16:2).
It is "the vine of the earth" Rev.14:19, God's own people (Jer.2:21) that are thrown into the winepress of His anger.
YHVH is rightly enraged with them for their idolatrous stand, and persecution of the least of Christ's brothers (Matt.25:40; 7:23; 1Cor.3:17; 2Thess.1:6; Rev.19:2).
The intolerance of "scripturally dependent thinking" that many have recently observed among elders, was merely a symptom of the groundwork that has been laid for the disfellowshipping events that we are witnessing.
Thinking or speaking based upon scripture, is not tolerated. All comments must be a repetition of the currently published "interpretation" dictated by the GB.
Having become organizational drones/slaves, the elders have completely surrendered their loyalties up to the GB; and have accepted the corrupting indoctrination provided in the "elder training school". This demonic "bootcamp" has prepared them to "kill" any dissenters to the GB. This is the military mentality we are currently observing.
It enables the emergence of the wild beast from the Abyss...to replace the locust/scorpions which the elders used to be (Rev.9:2,3). They have graduated in their authority and power over the anointed.
Before they were only permitted to sting/harm the unsealed anointed (Rev.9:5)
They will now "kill"/expel all those who refuse to bow down. (Rev.11:7; 13:15)
I know that I made deep references to the interpretations of Rev..
I assume, since you seem familiar with what I have written, you understand these.
If not, the article at
pearl-revelation9.blogspot.com
and all the scriptures therein, should help clarify.
And so Xxxx, when the time comes to declare your loyalty to the self-proclaimed "the faithful and discreet slave" (Luke17:10); remember who you made your dedication to, and take your stand for Him, instead.
Anyone with questions, can write me at pearl144000@hotmail.com
-----------------------addition 10/11/11----------------------
Hello Xxx,
I am refreshed to hear from you. I'll get right into it.
Yes,
I am one who speaks from the experience of grave injustice at the hands of "elders" also. Yet, the pain I feel is not fully the result of personal wounds.
I myself had made the great but common error, of putting faith in men (Jer.17:5; Psalm146:3).
One would think that I would be finished with that mistake. I was no stranger to abuse by powerful religious men. I grew up in the Catholic religion, and left it because of it's defiled doctrines and criminal abuses which touched me personally.
The Bible tells us plainly...
"If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen." 1John4:20 (John13:35; 1John2:4,9,11)
This leaves no excuse for how we anointed are being treated.....cast out for loyalty to and fear of God (Isa.66:5; Luke6:22; Mark13:12)....losing their loved ones as the price for refusing to submit to idolatry (Matt.10:37; Luke14:26; Matt.10:32,33; Rev.13:14,8; Micah7:5,6; Matt.10:34,35,36,21).
Currently, my keenest pain results from perceiving realities that are effecting millions (Joel3:13,14; Rev.14:19,20; Isa.5:7).
We well know the reasons for this renewed gullibility regarding this particular organization....
The whitewashed cover upon which the name of Almighty God is paraded....
Teachings and doctrines promoted as if they were pure and true (Eze.13:10), and
their confident claim of immunity from the bane of other organized religions, which traits include...
solicitation of funds,
intolerance of critical thought,
inequality among it's members (a clergy class),
prioritizing of power over truth,
Hypocritical lifestyles,
association with unsavory political or commercial elements,
cold disregard toward it's members,
shameful financial interests, holdings, and assets,
doctrines that exceed the scriptures,
brutal persecution of any dissenters,
abuse of it's flock.
And then it was claimed that the reason for this contrasting purity was the blessing of Holy Spirit. Certainly if any organization could truly be free of such spiritual defilement, this would be exciting evidence of association with the God we sought to draw closer to. The rewards extended seemed worth the cost...
trust in men.
And then we were insidiously taught that unquestioning trust in this organization was a direct demonstration of trust in God Himself (Isa.40:18,25; 1John4:1; 1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13,15).
That pill was buttered and rolled in sugar by that claim of religious superiority, so it went down easy. We didn't stop to use our discretion, by checking the scriptures (1John4:1; Psalm 119:9,105). Not only is trust in men NOT equal to trust in God (Isa.40:25; Prov.3:5), the former is forbidden by the scriptures (Psalm 146:3; 118:8; Jer.17:5).
Promises of a clean standing with God, and the blessings of Holy Spirit and Pure Truth are the perfect bait for those of loyal heart; those who seek a fuller understanding of God's Word (2Cor.11:3).
What righteous man would resist the lure of such promises?
Yet in our relief and enthusiasm, we, just for the moment...in reality, set God's Word aside...
We forget that in this world, the promise of a new Government under God is not yet fulfilled...any more than the dead can be raised or the sick, cured (Heb.13:14; 1Cor.15:50).
Any dominating power, government, or authority that appears during this system of things; is not from God at all! (1Cor.4:8-13; 1Cor.15:24; 1John5:19). (see article here)
All present power and authority is to be done away with,
to make way for New Jerusalem which comes, not from men, but from heaven (Rev.21:2,3,4).
Jesus has not yet arrived to identify who the faithful slaves will prove to be (1Cor.11:26)
Only after all 144,000 conquering kings are gathered into Christ's storehouse and his enemies removed, will God's government begin (1Cor.4:8; Matt.13:41,42,43; Rev.6:11).
Any current claim made, of being the manifestation of this Kingdom Theocracy, is counterfeit! (2Thess.2:1,2,3; 1Thess.5:2; Dan.7:25; Rev.13:7)
Satan is still ruler of this world, and all powers within it (John 12:31; 8:44; 1John5:19; Rev.9:11).
Only the individual members of the Body of Christ, with Jesus as Head, can hope to be successful in staying separate from Satan's dominion over this current world (John17:14,15,16).
To remain spotless and untouched by the world, we must imitate Jesus.
Jesus set the example, in his absolute rejection of a ruling position during Satan's granted dominion of this world (John6:15; Matt.4:8,9; 1John2:15). Satan's dominion has not yet ended. Satan does not lose his throne, get conquered, and thrown out of the ruling heavens, until all 144,000 are sealed (Rev.11:18; 12:10,11). The anointed must also resist this temptation to rule now. (1Cor.4:8-16; 1John2:16). Although all authority has already been given to Christ (Matt.28:18); that authority is not yet being exercised (1Cor.1:7; Heb.13:14; Phil.3:20). Jesus is awaiting his full administration (Rev.7:4; Eph.1:10).
If Jesus had accepted first century power under Satan's rule (Matt.4:8,9); it would have brought him into subjection to Satan, who is the supreme ruler of this planet, till the end of his world. Accepting any position under Satan, would constitute an act of worship to him. (Matt.4:8,9,10; John 6:15) Surely, if anyone could rule God's people in purity and truth, it would have been God's Son. During Satan's Rule of the earth, Jesus declined any such ruling position. He set the example for his followers (1Pet.2:21). Jesus also forbid the anointed, from ruling over one another (Mark10:42,43,44,45; Matt.23:8,9,10,11,12).
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In contrast to forbidding independent or critical thought, Jesus actually advises us to critique those claiming to be faithful anointed, BEFORE we ingest their teachings (1John4:1; Matt.7:15,20).
(see pearl-finetrees.blogspot.com)
He warns us that "many false anointed (Christs) and prophets will arise" during the last days, and "mislead many" Matt.24:24; 7:15; Rev.13:11. Surely then, God and Christ would not condemn us for "making sure of all things", and "holding fast" only "to what is fine" (1Thess.5:21; 1John4:1).
Just because many anointed in association with this organization have proven faithful in the past, this does not graft in others as tested and approved. Each anointed one is judged individually...not organizationally.(Romans14:12; Matt25:32) This examination, scrutiny, and judgment, includes the individual leaders/stewards/spiritual feeders, of God's people (Matt.24:45,48,49,50,51; James3:1) especially. None are established as "faithful and discreet" until Christ says they are...at his return (Matt.25:23,19; 1Cor.11:26). ALL anointed slaves are judged at this same time. This was not possible when the Organization began 100 years ago...which was before all anointed today were even born. Remember...the wicked steward sees this doctrinal fault, when he complains, "My Master is delaying" (Matt.24:48,48). He has tried to compensate, by patchwork doctrines (generation/identity of "slave"/ etc. -Dan.7:25) and by restraining and expelling those who expose their lies (Matt.24:48-49; Rev.13:15).
Domination of others, a lack of love, Doctrines that go beyond what is scriptural, power, riches, the granting of positions of spiritual authority for the price of loyalty to them
(the principle of "simony"... http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/simony Acts8:18-23),
the shunning/persecution of the faithful....all the traits of the religious Leaders of Christ's day; still identify chosen people who are leaving God's covenant and Unity with the Body of Christ (1John2:19; 1Cor.11:29).
True followers of Christ are no part of such worldly "riches" (1Cor.4:8-13).
The anointed brothers of Christ who are proving faithful, consider themselves equal to one another (Matt.23:8,10-12)...even treating each other as superior (Phil.2:3; Eph.5:21).
They seek only the welfare of the entire body of Christ, through genuine Bible Truth, love, and humility (1Cor.12:25).
In the case of counterfeit manifestations of Christianity,
or genuine efforts that are infiltrated and corrupted...
Sooner or later, the list written above emerges, showing the true colors of such machinations and their designers (Mal.3:18; Rev.13:2,11,15; 9:1,11).
(interesting link: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/scandals/54708/1/The-Watchtower-the-cigarette-company )
That list is already becoming fully manifest, in the case of the WT. Such did not seem to be the case, when I first entered into the Organization.
Yet who of us needs to be told that the weeds always grow alongside the wheat? (Matt.13:30) It takes time for these to be fully mature and manifested. Yet that time of clarity and harvest has arrived (John7:17; Mal.3:18). Remaining faithful, courageous, and chaste among these, is the challenge. (Matt.10:16)
The disillusionment and crushing cruelty I experienced at the hands of "elders" was indeed painful. But I can have gratitude that it also awakened me to a vital realization.
This was the fact that the mark of the true followers of Christ (love), was missing in this breed; despite the barrage of claims to the contrary. (John 13:35; 2Thess2:3; Matt.15:8)
Once I realized it was possible that many claims made may not be true; I was free to examine all things, in comparison to scripture. While the GB condemns such activity as worthy of Gehenna; God and Christ recommend and bless it. (1John 4:1; Matt.7:7; Jer.29:13)
My first realization was that of my own error....that of putting my trust in men and of putting my salvation in their hands (Isa.43:11).
Who knew that doing so was an affront to God himself, who had called me to being fed directly with His spirit (1John2:27; Eph.1:8), and in subjection to the only true Head, Christ (Eph.5:23,30).
All last-day anointed ones who are guilty of this disloyalty, must repent, if they are to be considered by God as part of the "two witnesses". For, these are seen as having repented in sackcloth (Rev.11:3; Joel1:13; Jer4:8,14; 6:26).
If "some misguided individuals who blew their objections of me out of proportion, in one way or the other" subjected you to pain, this is evidence of the very lawlessness that marks the Counterfeit Christian (1John4:20; Rev.9:5,6,10).
The sheep who will be welcomed into God's Kingdom, are those who treat the "least of Christ's brothers" with love, even while not realizing it (Matt.25:45,46).
Of this painful experience we have in common, Jesus said, "It will turn out to you for a witness" (John16:4; Luke 21:13). You see, those experiences are for us as well as those who witness our persecution (Rev.11:7). It shows us that we are faithfully following the path of our Master, sticking with him in his trials (Luke 22:28; Rev.3:12). This is a good thing, despite the pain it brings (1Pet.5:10; Matt.24:13; Rom.8:18).
With this introduction completed, I will now answer your questions...
"How do you manage to stay in the organization under such circumstances of which you are well aware?
And, do you find it in your heart now to forgive those involved in demanding you to deny your hope for so long ?
And, lastly, How ?"
1. I stayed in association with those identified as in Covenant with God (the anointed)... His "vine of the earth", because my exemplar Jesus did so...until his enemies clearly manifested their plans to kill him. (Matt.23:31,32,38,39) Do not confuse this venomous vine (Deut.32:32,33), with the true vine, which is Christ (John15:1,5). We MUST choose between them.
If you are able to scrutinize current releases of the WT, you will recognize the anointed are under the same attack...the final attack and expulsion/death of the last ones to be sealed (Rev.6:9,10,11; 20:4; 13:15).
The anointed kings of the earth/angels of Christ or Satan... are being gathered together for the war...the decisive battle between lies and truth, the faithful and unfaithful anointed (Rev.16:14; 12:7)....those who become slaves to the Beast (Rev.13:16; 17:17) or sealed slaves of God (Rev.14:1; 3:12)
I believe that soon, the "devoting many to destruction" (Dan.11:44) will come to pass...the Organization is already identifying and "killing"/expelling all those who do not worship their authority (Rev.9:3; 13:7,14,15). (This is the true fulfillment of the prophecy about the two witnesses. Rev.11:3,7).
Jesus endured (for a time) in God's corrupt religious system. I believe he is our exemplar. He then left it (Matt.23:37,38,39)
However, when we see the "Holy Place" being trampled by the "disgusting thing" (Matt.24:15,16) it IS time to flee. This signal is NOW (http://users.adam.com.au/bstett/JwEldersNowGlorious60.htm)
(pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com).
2. Do you find it in your heart now to forgive those involved in demanding you to deny your hope for so long ?
Again, I cannot put all blame on others for my disobedience to God. They did sin by hindering, restraining, and forbidding me to partake, yes. But previously believing this organization to be directed by Holy Spirit; I reconciled that it must have been Yhvh's will for me to wait for some signal through his organization. I was spiritually drunk....drugged by the Harlot (Rev.17:2; Jer.51:7).
Our subjection to this Org. and it's representive elders, was prophesied (Rev.9:3,5,6; Eze.44:8). It is part of our test toward being sealed. We must wake up and repent. (If you would like to read an article on this (with hundreds of supporting scriptures), please read pearl-revelation9.blogspot.com).
My concern, I find now, is not my own hurt feelings at being restrained, cruelly abused, and hindered from obeying the Father. My indignation and horror stem from this grand deception/tribulation/sifting that is leading to the unfaithfulness of Millions. My personal brush with this, was only a symptom of a grand spiritual pestilence...
my own trauma, a drop in the bucket in comparison to this world-wide injustice toward the body of Christ and the rest of his sheep (Jer.6:14; Eze.34:4,10).
I understand that your wounds are fresh, and so is your pain.
I was anointed in 1975...prevented from partaking since 1985 (when I finally gained an understanding of what my anointing required)...and since partaking it has been a number of years.
In this way we differ.
So, my focus has moved forward toward finishing Christ's work for me (John4:34). This has become all absorbing.
I seek, not the punishment of sinners, but the salvation of them (Matt.5:44). This is the purpose of our training and persecutions...that we yield peaceable fruit...righteousness (Heb.12:11). We become firm and strong in harmony with God's will, as we learn His righteousness and not our own (Matt.6:33).
I suggest that you read the book of Job again, while keeping your own experience in mind.
The Logos put that book in the Bible specifically for the anointed... for when they are trying to endure many injustices, on the path to becoming sealed.
There are great benefits in making good use of this account, while we too, are being fully tested by Satan (Luke22:31; Rev.9:6; Job 14:13; Eze.2:6; Rev.9:3; Luke10:19; Dan.7:7).
2Chron.10:14 literally reads:
"And answered them after
the advice of the young
men, saying, My father
made your yoke heavy, but I
will add thereto: my father
chastised you with whips,
but I [will chastise you]
with scorpions."
and was a prophecy about the affliction of the anointed priesthood today (Rev.9:3,5,6), before their being sealed.
(Read 2Chron. chapters 10,11,12)
I hope I have addressed some of your questions.
I would greatly appreciate closer association with you.
I also hope you will read my invitation to other anointed, which post you will find on the main blog page, located at
4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com
A list of other articles are available if you click on my profile on that page.
Thank you for your questions,
love,
pearl
-------------------Addition 11/28/11----------------------
(in response to a question from an anointed one)
Hello again Xxxx,
Thank you for writing me about the subject of association with the Organization.
Often I find that through the very questions of other anointed, I am made to consider a subject, find the answer, and then I am prepared for others who ask the same question soon after.
I will pray and do my best to share with you whatever scriptures come to mind.
The first scripture that comes to mind is Matt.23:2,3
: 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses. 3 Therefore all the things they tell YOU, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but do not perform."
Certainly (especially with last Sunday's WT in mind), the GB seats themselves in the seat of Moses also. Here Jesus said to perform what such men ask. Yet in the verses to follow, he makes clear that these ones who exalt themselves, will be humiliated.
We know that Moses and Elijah are indeed symbols of the resurrected, glorified anointed ones. (Matt.17:3; Mark9:1,2,3,4)
The completed class these ones symbolized, does not yet exist. We will not see these ones clearly identified, until Jesus gives his "well done" to the last chosen ones, upon his return (1Cor.11:26; Rom.8:19; Matt.25:6,19).
Interestingly, if we continue reading Matt.chapter 23, we see that Jesus finally exposed the wickedness of these leaders, publicly.
He ends this by declaring,
" 39 For I say to YOU, YOU will by no means see me from henceforth until YOU say, ‘Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord!’”
I find his final statement very significant. He is telling Jerusalem (Religious leaders included), that they will no longer see him in the synagogue, until he enters the City for the last time, for his execution.
At this point, Jesus clearly foresees his end. He also clearly sees the sins of those around him, including their decision to kill him.
Among other things, this tells us that we should not feel shame or distress once we are separated from the "house",
due to the wickedness of those in power (Isa.66:5).
If you have already read the winepress article with it's recent additions, you know that the Org. is moving forward toward their fulfilling these prophecies. It is already becoming clear that their intent is to expel the dissenters. What awaits those of us who write and expose them publicly, remains to be seen.
This developing situation seems to offer us who remain inside, two choices...
ONE:
Leave, as Jesus did....as soon as we see "the disgusting thing standing in a holy place" (Matt.24:15,16),
as well as seeing the GB and it's ORG. now guilty of the same accusations/hypocrisies that Jesus voiced in Matt. 23.
I believe the "disgusting thing standing in a holy place" is the replacement of spirit anointed and Chosen priests by the Uncircumcised Gentile Elders. They are now serving as priests of God's Temple, having thrown out those whom God Himself has chosen (2Chron.13:9).
That disgusting thing is now posed to "kill"/expel those very Chosen Ones.
This development is clearly seen now, by many.
Interestingly, Jesus said, "When YOU catch sight of..."
To me, this indicates that when each of us grasps this interpretation,
and perceives it's fulfillment before our eyes,
that is when each one should "flee".
Perhaps this "disgusting thing" will fully crystallize when they do expel the Chosen (John16:2; Rev.13:7; 11:7).
Although the removal of faithful anointed will already be underway, this will also mark when all the other sheep should flee.
(Note: Where to flee is not a physical location, but rather, it is the proper place to feed.-- Luke 17:37)
Such action against the anointed by the "beast", will invoke the surrounding of unfaithful "Jerusalem" by encamped armies. Those armies will be under divine direction. The very Beast they have used to slaughter their brothers, will turn on them.
Rev.17:16,17
TWO:
According to my best insight and faith, quite soon, prophecies across the board....
from Daniel, Isaiah, Ezekiel, the gospels, and Revelation (and yet more)
are about to be fulfilled with developments within the Org..
Since the faithful anointed are prophesied to be the target of these things,
I conclude that we should offer ourselves for what these things foretell.
If the "copper claws" of cleansing are about to rip through the organization to remove any who refuse to worship the "Beast" (Dan.7:19,20,21,22);
should we run and avoid this persecution and public humiliation (Rev.11:7,10)?
It is foretold that the faithful "two witnesses" are subjected to this "killing" and shameful humiliation as apostates.
My conclusion is that if we wish to be identified as among this faithful group,
we should await this baptism into Jesus' death (Rom.6:3). I believe we do not have long to wait for these developments.
When these things occur, it will be glaringly clear to those who are awake and enlightened... what we should do.
I believe that the test/tribulation is about to come in upon all God's people Luke21:35; Rev.12:16; 3:10; 13:8.
We will be pointedly asked if we subject ourselves to men.
This will distinguish those who have accepted the mark of the Beast, and those who have not (Rev.13:15).
Those loyal and exclusively devoted to our Heavenly Father, will refuse to bow down to this "image" of the Beast (Rev.20:4).
At that point, we will not have to remove ourselves.....we will be forcefully removed by the "cleansing" "copper claws" of the "Beast".
I believe this will fulfill the death of the "two witnesses" (Rev.11:7)
While leaving a defiled house of worship is commendable and understandable, I see clearly that we are on the eve/cusp of one of the most significant moments of all history. We can be a part of the fulfillment of God's own Word concerning us. I for one, do not want to beg off.
That said, I have dropped down in my meeting attendance. I think it is the combination of poor health and the grief that being there causes. When I see all those around me, clearly marked by the "Beast"....on the line of the winepress.....unable to say a word publicly....and I listen to the "wormwood"...the poisoned waters that they are all drinking down....I am overcome with grief.(Rev.13:10)
This results in a loss of power, which I can not afford. I find that I can not accomplish God's work, when I am being torn down in this way.
Interestingly....the month I started partaking, my Congregation started to flourish as never before. Our success in the ministry...attendance...placements, all shot up dramatically.
Yet since the elders have been intensifying their efforts to persecute me...and I have withdrawn more from the Congregation......
things there are reversing....their attendance is dropping, etc.
I think perhaps God's spirit is providing some sort of witness. Yet, they are too proud to yield to it.
I am still in good standing....even as a pioneer with many Bible Studies. Though I now prioritize the work that God directs me to do, (which time spent of course I do not report).
I am still officially a part of the Congregation. I believe that this is good, since it will provide a witness if I am cast out as a result of the test to come.
You see, if we leave before that test, we can not provide a visible example to the other sheep.....
one of standing for exclusive devotion to YHVH.
If we are cast out or leave before that....we will simply be viewed as one who.......
19 They went out from us, but they were not of our sort; for if they had been of our sort, they would have remained with us. But [they went out] that it might be shown up that not all are of our sort." 1John2:19
Such a witness would not be beneficial to anyone.
WE know that this speaks of the AntiChrists, who left the body of Christ.....not those who leave the Congregation. But such truth is not perceived by the sheep. They have not been fed "the proper food at the proper time". They have come to believe that Christ's body is not the Chosen Ones....but rather all the congregations.
So, in my current mind, we are striving for the greatest benefit--- if we await the test to come, and make full use of it for the witness we are meant to give.
I didn't know why my prayers for clarity (about when to leave) were left unanswered until now. But now I see that patience regarding Christ's direction enables us to be guided by our Head at the right time for it.
Had we left at our own initiative, how would we later be "killed" under the very circumstances foretold?
I hope my thoughts here directly address your question. Please let me know if that is the case, or if there is any other thing you would like to discuss. I am very grateful for association with you. These days are painfully lonely and heavy. We have need of one another.
That reminds me that soon I will be making arrangements for the next Memorial. I hope to set up a video conference so that the anointed who wish, can partake together by means of SKYPE. Many will partake in the Halls as well, but only if we also meet with our anointed brothers, can we obey the command to "wait for one another" 1Cor.11:33.
I hope if that all works out, you will join us.
How much joy I feel, anticipating partaking with other members of the Body of Christ who are in the light, and striving to prove faithful!
Love in Christ,
pearl
For those of you who desire an update as to warnings regarding the Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, please see the blog located at
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Addition 9/17/15
WHEN TO FLEE
Rev.18:4
"4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say:
“‘Come out of her, my people,’
so that you will not share in her sins,
so that you will not receive any of her plagues"
Luke21:20,21
"20 “When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city."
Jerusalem will be split open in the time of the end (Luke21:11; Jer.6:1; Amos1:1; Zech.14:1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9; Rev.6:12; 8:5; 11:13,19; 16:18).
At that time, the "earth" and the works in it, will be discovered/revealed/exposed (2Pet.3:10; Isa.33:14).
The "heavens" who rule over God's people, will be removed (2Pet.3:11,12,13,14; Matt.23:12; Job22:29; Dan.4:17; Rev.11:12; 1Pet.5:6; Mal.3:18).
BOTH aspects/"sides" of Jerusalem will be "surrounded by armies".
The "armies" that surround "Jerusalem" in the time of the end, are the locust scorpions of Rev.9:7,3
(Isa.33:4; 2Chron.7:13,14,19,20,21,22; Dan.11:38; Rev.2:20; Jer.46:22,23,24; Rev.11:8; Jer.51:14; Joel2:1; 1:4; Nahum3:15,16,17).
They are spiritual Gentiles...meaning that they are not spiritual Jews (the anointed).
(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-is-jew-what-is-gentile-answers-to.html)
(Note: In comparing 2Chron.7:22 and Dan.11:38 above, can you see that those who forsake the God of their ancestors, are NOT worldly political governments? The "disgusting thing" is a sin of God's own people.)
These "Gentiles" first trample the HOLY City (directed to do so by the unfaithful Harlot)...
(Rev.11:2; 17:6; Dan.8:24; 2Thess.2:4; 1Cor.3:16)
(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/09/trample-how-does-it-happen.html)
...And then the UNFAITHFUL City/Harlot gets trampled by those whom she used to direct and endorse.
[Eze.16:2,15,24,26,28,29,30,32,35,36,37,38,39; Rev.17:1,6,16,17,18; (Rev.5:10); Rev.18:8,18,20,24; Matt.23:35,37,38]
The very Gentile Beast who served the Harlot and gave her the power to judge and destroy Christ's brothers (by means of her Gentile Beast -Rev.11:7), will then turn on "her".
So then, what about Luke21:20?
When we see the chosen ones "surrounded" by Gentiles, due to the Gentile's desire to conquer the Holy Ones (Rev.13:7);
then it is time to flee.
They will not stop with the least of Christ's brothers.
God will also put it into their heart to turn on the "greatest" of his brothers also...
those who have taken power in this world to dominate and oppress their fellow slaves (Matt.24:49; 1Cor.4:8,10,12,13,18,19; Luke16:2; Rev.18:7,8,14,18,20; 1John2:15; Dan.11:37,38).
To clarify this, Matt.24:15,16 supplements Luke21:20,21.
Note what Jesus said, at Matt.24:15,16...
“So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains."
If you examine the context to Matt.24:15,16 and Luke21:20,21; You will see that they are identical.
It is no mistake to combine these two scriptures.
So then,
to see "Jerusalem" surrounded by Gentiles (Luke19:43), is associated with a "disgusting thing, standing in a Holy Place". We are directed by Jesus to examine Daniel for understanding this disgusting thing (Matt.24:15).
(Dan.9:27; 11:31; 2Thess.2:4; Rev.11:2)
The "abomination"/"disgusting thing", conquers the Remnant of Holy Ones,
just as the "Wild Beast" does (Rev.13:7,18). These are two of many scriptural
manifestations of the same identity.
WHEN YOU SEE/perceive THIS REALITY,
IT IS TIME TO FLEE, according to Jesus (Matt.24:15,16; Luke21:20,21).
The attack and expulsion of the faithful and them fleeing to the Judean Mountains in the wilderness, is then followed by the collapse of the entire unfaithful "City"/"Temple", just as occurred in first century Jerusalem.
(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/05/first-wallthen-entire-temple.html)
Jesus tells us, in reference to this fleeing,
"On that day, let no one who is on the housetop, with possessions inside, go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the field should go back for anything. 32 Remember Lot’s wife! 33 Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it." (Luke17:31-33)
If you, or anyone, perceives the anointed being surrounded, trampled, dominated, and enslaved to those not anointed (Gentiles)...
or if you perceive that God's Temple priesthood has been given over to those not chosen by God for that position
(Eze.44:6,7,8,9; 2 Chronicles 23:6,7; Numbers 18:7; Mal.2:7),
[such as non-anointed elders who disfellowship anointed who remain faithful to Christ and scriptural truth (Rom.8:33; John16:2; Matt.25:40)],
then you see the disgusting thing, "where it does not belong" (Mark.13:14).
The Wild Beast/locust-scorpions/man of lawlessness/disgusting thing...
is willing to take over God's Temple priesthood, and "kill" them for the ruling Harlot, because she is the "bestower of crowns"/(power/authority) (Isa.23:8; Rev.9:3,7).
Apparently, the cowardice of the Harlot prevents her from directly confronting her brothers in Christ. She refuses to meet with them personally over these differences of opinion. (Matt.18:25; Isa.50:8; 54:17; Luke10:19). The scriptures must prevail in all matters of judgment. Yet the elders and GB do not want to hear the scriptures. They are only interested in whether or not you are in subjection to them and that you worship the Organization. The Harlot sends her henchmen to enforce the idolatry.
If you do not submit,
you will be "killed" (Rev.13:15; 11:7; John16:2; Rev.6:9,10,11; 12:10,11; 20:4).
This splitting and division between the remnant of the Chosen Ones (Matt.13:30), is the whole essence of Armageddon [1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13,14,15,16; 17:14; 19:11,14,8 -(Rev.6:11; 3:5) Rev.19:19,20]. This warfare is "necessary", to complete the harvest of the "earth" (Rev.14:15,16; Matt.24:6; Dan.9:26; Gen.3:15) and the impeachment of Satan (Rev.12:10,11; 6:9).
(http://pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com/)
(http://armageddon-obadiah.blogspot.com/2013_01_01_archive.html)
If you would like more understanding about when to flee,
I suggest a study of the scriptures cited in many posts at http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/
Go to the searchbox to the right, and enter "flee".
You will find a few pages of results.
This one in particular, may prove helpful:
http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/07/hide-or-herald.html
Thank you for your vital and good question.
I apologize for the delay in replying.
Please pray for me and my divine assignment.
It grows increasingly difficult to accomplish. Yet God's spirit is the source of His will being accomplished, not our own strength
(2Cor.12:9,10; 2Chron.32:7,8; Zech.4:6; Dan.2:34; Isa.51:1; Hosea1:7; Isa.2:11; 30:1; Jer.17:5)
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