Dear Mr. Ronald Curzan, Teaching Committee, World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses,
I had the opportunity to listen to your broadcast entitled,
“With
Someone Loyal, You Act in Loyalty”, and I feel it is vital to bring the
truth of God’s word to your attention.
I quote you:
“We can be loyal to Jehovah by being loyal to the elders.”
“Why then is it so
important to strengthen our loyalty to our hard-working loving shepherds? Because these gifts in men are
an expression of Jehovah’s loyal love, as they loyally lead, feed and protect
his precious sheep.”
Firstly, I will cite Ephesians 4:5-7,11-13 in the NKJV for
you, to understand who it is that your phrase, “gifts in men” correctly refers
to:
“ There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one
faith, one baptism; 6 one
God and Father of all, who is above
all, and through all, and in you all.
7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of
Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore
He says:
“When He ascended on
high,
He led captivity captive,
And gave gifts to men.”
11 And He Himself gave some to
be apostles, some prophets, some
evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping
of the saints
for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of
Christ, 13 till
we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of
God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of
Christ.”
Who accurately receives these precious gifts? And who bestows these gifts on those who are called
for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ? Who primarily, are appointed to give testimony
to Christ’s truth?
It is the anointed who receive these gifts when the Holy
Spirit is poured into their heart at the anointing. As a gifted body working together, they
promote fully and defend the gospel of Christ. These are the “saints” of
spiritual “Israel”, the holy ones, the “royal priesthood", the “elect”, God’s
owned land/ “inhabited earth” – hearts inhabited with His Holy Spirit that
comprise the temple of God. (Psalm 68:18; Psalm 110:1-3; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; 1 Peter 2:5; 1 Corinthians 3:9;Luke 8:11,15; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16; John 14:23; 2:21; Ephesians2:20-22; 1 John 2:20-21; Colossians 3:12; Romans 5:5; 2 Peter 1:10-11; Daniel4:17)
It is God's anointed, not spiritual “Gentile” elders who are assumed
to be called and appointed by God, above His chosen priests, who
receive His Spirit within their hearts. (Exodus 28:41; 40:15; Leviticus 8:12; Acts2:33; Romans 5:5;11:29; 2 Corinthians 1:22)
You are regurgitating falsehood, which has been applied to
Ephesians 4:8 many times in the Watchtower magazines. Obviously, you have not
read or do not care to take heed of the surrounding scriptures to understand
its application. The following scriptures also give credence that Ephesians
4:7,12 are speaking about the anointed, beginning with the apostles and the
prophets, the foundation stones of the spiritual temple, built on the body of
Christ. (Ephesians 2:20-22) I would hope you would have enough respect for the word of God, that
you will read of the various gifts given to the anointed, who are to be one
body with Jesus Christ: 1 Corinthians 12:1,4-11,13,18,25-27;Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 5:30-32; 1 Corinthians 6:17; Ephesians 4:11-13; Hebrews13:20-21
While you make the claim that a vast army of elders
worldwide, men not anointed, are those who receive these spiritual gifts from
Jesus Christ, remember that he is the High Priest over his anointed
priesthood. (Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-16;5:1-6; 7:26; 8:3-5) Would he dare neglect his chosen priesthood, and give full
attention to elders appointed by men, expecting them to teach his
people the word of God? (Isaiah 43:10,21;Malachi 2:7; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Hebrews 8:10)
In a spirit of disrespect for God’s decrees concerning His
priesthood and members of Christ’s body, as it is conveyed in your presentation you have also failed to recognize the sovereignty of Jesus Christ. You have failed to realize the lifesaving
need to give him our obedience and loyalty, God’s Son, who has received authority
over all things belonging to God. (Psalm110:1-4; Matthew 28:18; John 17:2; Ephesians 1:20-22; Colossians 2:10;Philippians 2:9-11)
Without heartfelt recognition of the Son, and having faith and obedience to his word, no one can come to the Father. (John 6:37-40; 14:6; 1 John 2:23; 1 John 5:10-12)
You pointed out three ways JWs are to express loyalty
- To “Jehovah”, the Governing Body, and to the “Gentile”/not
anointed “elders”. What does it mean to
be loyal in the scriptures? The Greek word for “loyal” means “hold to him firmly, cleave to, paying
heed to him”.
Are you expecting Jehovah’s Witnesses to pay heed to, and
hold firmly to men and the doctrine of men? (Isaiah 2:22; Luke 20:45-46; 16:14-15;22:24-27) Are you expecting Jehovah’s Witnesses to adhere to these standards outside
of scripture – standards and policies which are set in place to bolster and successfully
operate an earthly organization? This reality has brought full control over its
population, leading them away from the Father and the Son, and into
idolatry. (Deuteronomy 8:19; 13:1-4,6-8; Colossians 2:8; 1 Timothy 4:1; Romans1:25; Revelation 13:11-12,4,13-17)
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses taught to hold firmly to Jesus Christ,
the Word of God who condemns such doctrine of men? (John 1:1,4-5,10-14; Mark 7:6-7)
“The one who does not love me will not keep
my words. The word that you hear is not mine but is from the Father who sent
me.” John 14:24
Loving Jesus Christ, who is Truth, would require cleaving to
him, holding tight to his words, following his example, and testing the words
of men against the scriptures. (1John 2:6; Colossians 3:5-6,23; 1 John 4:1, 1Timothy 4:1)
Clearly though, you are learning from a different father,
one who has rejected Jesus Christ since the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 3:15; John8:44,47; John 10:7-10,27-28; Matthew 13:15) It is very obvious that your leadership, both
the Governing Body and the Elder Body have the arrogant desire to receive more
loyalty, more honor than the Son of God himself. (Psalm 94:4; Isaiah 2:17-18; Luke14:11; Romans 12:16; James 4:16; Philippians 2:3-11; Hebrews 1:3;Revelation5:11-13; Matthew 21:42-44)
“You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you
have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. 40 But
you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life.
41 “I do not receive honor from
men. 42 But I know you, that you do not have the love of
God in you. 43 I have come in My Father’s name, and you do
not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will
receive. 44 How can you believe, who receive honor from
one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only
God?” John 5:39-44
God tells us that each and every one of His anointed priests
is to guard knowledge, His decrees in Christ Jesus, “And people should
seek the law from his mouth;
For he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.” Malachi 2:7
(John 15:16; 1 Corinthians 2:4; Acts 20:24;Hebrews 7:22-24;1 Timothy 6:12,14,20-22)
God’s priests are consecrated/sanctified by Him, at the cost
of great suffering and sacrifice by Jesus Christ. (Matthew 20:28; 26:26-28; John 15:13; 17:17; 1 Cor 7:23; Rom 5:5-9; 1Pet 2:24; Heb 9:14;10:14,19-22; Revelation 5:9-10)
And as stated above with scripture, they are the spiritual members
of his body, God’s holy temple. (1 Peter2:5,9; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; Ephesians 5:25-27,30; 2:20-22)
Your leader Gerrit Losch introduced a “new light” teaching not long ago. (Matthew 7:15-20; John 15:5-6,16; John 6:27; James 1:17) Mr. Losch is determined to teach a doctrine of contradiction, by including all Jehovah’s Witnesses (said to be the great crowd coming out of the Great Tribulation) as forming an “earthly outer court” where “they are rendering sacred service day and night in God’s temple.” Revelation 7:15 The Greek word for “temple” in this scripture is “naos”. It is “the sacred edifice (or sanctuary) itself, consisting of the holy place”. It is not referring to an "earthly outer court”. It is only the anointed priests who form this temple of “living stones”, built on the chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ. (John 2:19-21; 1 Peter 2:4-6) Only the early consecrated priests were allowed in the holy place; and the sacrifices offered morning and evening were performed strictly by the early priesthood. (Exodus 29:38-42) Today, each faithful anointed heart is the “dwelling place”, the sanctuary of God’s Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 3:16) As a result of twisting the meaning of God’s holy word, has the chief cornerstone of God’s spiritual temple, Jesus Christ, become “a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense” for Mr. Losch and all whom he shares his lies with? (Isaiah 65:2; Job 13:7; Isaiah8:11-15; Isaiah 28:14-19; Matthew 10:33; 1 Peter 2:7-8; 1 Timothy 6:4-5; Ephesians5:6-13; Luke 6:45; Titus 1:15-16)
Thus says the Lord God: “Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing! They have envisioned futility and false divination, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord!’ But the Lord has not sent them; yet they hope that the word may be confirmed. 7 Have you not seen a futile vision, and have you not spoken false divination? You say, ‘The Lord says,’ but I have not spoken.” Ezekiel 13:3,6-7
God is forming His own spiritual administration not made
with human hands. This does not include
a “mountainlike organization” that requires one’s dedication, work, and donations,
as well as reaping advantages obtained by any earthly organization in this
world. (Proverbs 19:21; Isaiah 55:8; Jeremiah 22:13-14,17; Haggai 1:9-11; Amos8:11; John 4:21-24; Acts 7:48-51; 1 Cor 1:26-29; 2 Corinthians 10:4; Hosea10:8; Revelation 6:15-17; Zechariah 4:7,6; Revelation 8:8;18:7-8)
Here is a revealing quote from your own archive of spiritual
food regarding this:
Watchtower 1990 11/1 p. 26 Our Relative Subjection to
the Superior Authorities
"As Christians, we face
up to similar challenges today. We cannot take part in any modern
version of idolatry—be it worshipful gestures toward an image or symbol or
the imputing of salvation to a person or an organization."
By this statement, no person should be disfellowshipped for
rejecting your idol; but as is the case, many anointed who expose your idolatry
and give testimony to Christ, are banished as unfit for God’s Kingdom. (Psalm 15:1-3; 109:2; Matthew 24:4, 24-25;Acts 20:29-31; 1 John 1:6; 1 Pet 3:10) (2 Chronicles 13:9; Deuteronomy 16:19;John16:2; Mark 13:13; 8:35; Romans 6:5; Matthew 25:6; 1 Peter 4:16; Hebrews13:12-13; 1 John 3:10-12; Revelation 13:15; 11:1-3,7; 6:9-11)
Anyone who relies on their own tongue to mislead the unsuspecting, may deceitfully present a morsel of truth from God’s word as an enticement (Luke 4:9-12), which is the case with the above quote. However, the true intention approved and endorsed by your adulterous leadership, is to teach with vindication that your organization is the source of salvation. (1 Kings 12:28; Psalm 52:3; 12:2; Proverbs 6:16-19; 2Peter 2:2-3; Revelation 13:4,16-17,8)
You continued in your presentation by speaking about the insurrection of Korah, Dathan and Abiram in Moses’ day, and relating the account to the Elder Body, as supposedly set in position by God. For that assumption, you say the elders not of spiritual “Israel”, deserve loyalty.(Daniel 11:36; 2 Thessalonians 2:4;Matthew 23:12)
There is more to the account that you didn't address.
“Then Moses said to Korah, “Hear now, you sons of Levi: 9 Is it a small thing
to you that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of
Israel, to bring you near to Himself, to do the work of the tabernacle of
the Lord, and to stand before the congregation to serve them; 10 and that He has brought
you near to Himself, you and all your brethren, the sons of Levi,
with you? And are you
seeking the priesthood also? 11 Therefore you and all your company are gathered
together against
the Lord. And what is Aaron that you
complain against him?” Numbers 16:8-11
As a reminder for you, today’s priests are the anointed “living stones”,
Christ’s “kings of the earth”. (1 Peter 2:5,9; Ephesians 2:20-22; Revelation 1:5-6;5:9-10).
Let me refer to you the Watchtower
2002/8/1 pp 9-14 that covers this rebellion. It is entitled “Loyalty Submit to Godly
Authority”. Notice the
subheading, “Must You Men Also Try to Secure the Priesthood?”
It states: “Whatever Korah’s reasoning might have been, it is clear that he began to view the priesthood from a
human standpoint. That led to his rebellion against Moses and Aaron and, ultimately,
against Jehovah.” (paragraph
8)
A “human standpoint” would not be acceptable if it contradicts
the laws of God in Christ. Is this not
true? (Lamentations 3:17; Isaiah 46:9-10; Proverbs 21:30; 1 Timothy 6:3-5; Mark 7:7-9)
Well then, let’s explore further what God’s standpoint is about the
duties of His priesthood, and His view of any transgressions of the early
temple arrangement, which was a permanent covenant. This includes His priests today under their
High Priest, Jesus Christ. (Exodus 28:1;30:30; 40:15; Leviticus 22:9; Numbers 18:7,5; Deuteronomy 33:10; Leviticus10:10-11; 2 Chronicles 13:4-5,8-9; 1Kings 13:33-34;23:6-7; 2 Chronicles 26:16-21; 23:6; Hebrews 5:4; Ezekiel 44:5-9;Lamentations 1:10; Jeremiah 51:51; Malachi 2:1-9; 3:1-4; Joel 3:17; Malachi 3:8)
I would hope you may see now that what occurred in Moses’
day when Korah viewed God’s holy priesthood as merely a means of status and
power over the people, that this violation of God’s laws is exactly what has
happened to the anointed position as priests today.
Ezekiel 44:6-9, NWT: You must say to the rebellious house of
Israel, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: “That is enough of your
detestable practices, O house of Israel. When you bring foreigners
who are uncircumcised in heart and flesh into my sanctuary, they profane
my temple. You present my bread, fat and blood, while my covenant is
being broken because of all your detestable practices. You have not taken
care of my holy things. Instead,
you assign others to take care of the duties in my sanctuary.”’ “‘This is what the
Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: “No foreigner living in Israel who
is uncircumcised in heart and in flesh may enter my sanctuary.”’
Who is it that has been presumptuously assigned to take care of the
duties of God’s priesthood, eliminating the required “daily sacrifices” of
praise as messengers of the word of God? (Malachi 2:7; 1 Peter 2:5; Hebrews10:11-12; 13:15; Daniel 9:27; 8:11-12)
From the article I quoted above:
“Representing the royal
priesthood are appointed elders, who serve in positions of
responsibility in congregations of Jehovah’s people around the earth.” (paragraph
18)
Your position as an elder representing God’s priesthood is
profanity, an act of polluting God’s temple as Ezekiel 44:7 clearly tells us. Every first century “elder”, the “older men”
or deacons mentioned in the Greek scriptures refer to the anointed, who again, were
chosen to teach the people. (Malachi2:7; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:1-8; Titus 1:5-9)
Why do I say this? The
Body of Christ is comprised of those who “walk by the Spirit”. They are spirit
anointed. (Galatians 5:24-25; 6:1; Romans8:14-17; 1 John 4:13; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 2:21)
As I had earlier stated, their hearts as the dwelling of
God’s Holy Spirit, comprise His “house”, temple, sanctuary, His owned “land”,
“inhabited earth”, His “holy place”. (Matthew 13:8, 23, 37-38; Luke 8:15; 1 Corinthians3:9; James 1:21; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Galatians 4:6; John 14:23; Acts 7:49; Psalm132:7; Isaiah 60:14-13; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Eph 2:20-22)
Thus, no person not anointed, no matter what rank he may be
within the Elder Body, can assume to insert himself into the same position and
responsibility as an anointed priest. This
would be an “appointment” by men, and not by God. When this happens, the temple
is defiled, by an "abomination standing in the holy place”, “where it does not belong”.
(Daniel 11:31; Matthew 24:15-16; Mark 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4)
A substitute for an anointed priest would not have been
allowed in the days of the apostles, since they had full knowledge of the scriptures
and God’s decrees concerning those whom He chooses to serve Him. (Deuteronomy17:9-12; 11:16,18-19,32; 1Corinthians 10:6-11) (Matthew 24:24-25; Joel 1:6; Mark 13:14; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4;Revelation 11:2-3)
If an
unfaithful anointed “falls” from the grace of God, and exalts
himself above all other anointed (Luke 4:5-7; John 8:47,42,44; Matthew24:24-25; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4,13-15; 2Peter 3:17; Deuteronomy 29:14-18; Acts 20:29-31; Hebrews 12:14-16; Jeremiah4:18; Revelation 8:10-11; Romans 3:12)…
…and delegates a company of “Gentiles”,
those not anointed, using them to support and push his false teachings, (Ecclesiates10:5-7; Luke 22:24-27; Matt 24:48-51; Revelation 9:1-4; 13:1-2, 5,11-15) …
…his human doctrines stressing your counterfeit authority
over whom God has appointed as teachers of His word (Jeremiah 12:10; Mark13:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4; Revelation 9:3-4,7-10;11:1-2; 13:7-8,4; Romans6:16; 2 Corinthians 11:20)...
…then by enforcing this “human standpoint”, the
heart of each “living stone” is subjected to this travesty, this
counterfeit demonic plan of lawless idolatry toward an organization, which twists
and perverts God’s holy word and teachings in His Son…
…each anointed heart has thus been corrupted and trampled
into silence. This is what your
idolatrous organization under the so-called “faithful slave” has arrogantly,
deceitfully accomplished. (Psalm 36:1-4;Proverbs 30:11-14,32; Psalm 10:2; Matthew 24:4,24-25; 48-51; 1 Tim 4:1; 1 Cor10:20-22; Col 2:8; Rev 13:10; 16:13-16)
All who make idols are nothing, And what they treasure benefits no one. Their witnesses do not see or know anything, So they will be put to shame. Isaiah 44:9
The Governing Body admits it is not inspired by God’s Holy
Spirit, the clear result of each anointed individual’s fallen status before God,
preventing even they to walk by the Spirit of Christ. (John 15:1-7; 1 John 1:6;2 Corinthians 11:2-3; 2 Peter 2:1-4,12; 3:17; Colossians 2:18-19; Romans 8:9; Revelation 8:10-11)
Their deceitful hearts harbor instead, the spirit of harlotry. (Hosea 5:4,11; 6:10) They have exalted their “spirit-directed”, “mountainlike”
idol, while commanding the desolation of God’s spiritual temple. (Ezekiel 16:15-17, Jeremiah3:8-9; Revelation 13:11-12; 2:20-22; 17:1-2,5-6)
“He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His
commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” 1 John 2:4
Do you really believe that they have the divine authority to
implement the adding and taking away from the
word of God, to benefit your organization - an
organization that is rife with adult and child abuse, sexual abuse, political involvement,
material investments, and continual turnover of doctrinal change, which is
spiritual fornication?
Proverbs 30:5-6 – Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
6 Do not add to His words,
Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
God’s temple arrangement for His priesthood under Jesus
Christ was enforced in the first century and faithfully practiced and taught by
the apostles. Nowhere do the scriptures
tell us that this priestly arrangement was to be abolished with the birth
of the Watchtower Organization and the establishment of an elder body having
power and authority over God’s anointed priesthood. (Matthew 24:4, 24-25; Luke21:8; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 2 Corinthians 4:2; Ephesians 5:5-7; Col 2:8; 1 Tim4:1; 2 Peter 2:2)
The apostle Paul mentioned himself serving as a priest in
Romans 15:14-16.
Verse 16: “to be a minister of
Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God,
so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified
by the Holy Spirit.”
What would cause today’s anointed in the organization to
become inactive in their priestly duty before God? Of course, the only answer comes from the induction
of lawlessness, the workings of Satan the devil. (Daniel 7:19-23; 8:9-12; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10;Revelation 13:1-2,4-7,18)
We know what happened during the rebellion of Korah. However, the Watchtower excuses its modern-day
abomination by saying in the same article:
“Rather than challenge their authority, we
truly appreciate our hardworking elders!” (paragraph. 20)
Daniel 11:16 – “The invader will do as he
pleases; no one will be able to stand against him. He will establish
himself in the Beautiful Land (God’s “inhabited earth”) and will have
the power to destroy it.”
Revelation 13:7 - “It was granted to him to make war
with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over
every tribe, tongue, and nation.”
As it is said, “truth doesn’t mind being questioned,
but a lie does not like being challenged”. I no longer tolerate the
lies from the mouths of those you represent, who boldly state their doctrines that
you support, cannot be challenged. (Psalm 50:16-21) Myself
and my companions, both anointed and disciples of Christ together, strive to be
faithful to their Lord, Jesus Christ. We speak on behalf of, and defend only God’s
word. Jesus Christ said, “the
truth will set you free”, and we rejoice that our eyes and ears are
open to the understanding of God’s truth in His Son. We give testimony only to the truth in Jesus
Christ. (Proverbs 6:16-19; Psalm 40:4; John6:35,33; 8:12,31-32; 17:17;1 Corinthians 1:26-28,31; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Ephesians5:8-13; Revelation 5:9-10) (Matthew28:19-20,; Matthew 24:14; 1 John 2:27; 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4; Revelation11:1-3; 13:15; 6:9-11; 12:3-6,11)
“And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that
everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I
will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40
We expose your leaders for who they are according to God’s
word, and what they have done as Satan’s puppets, influenced to carry out his
will against the final remnant of God's holy people. (Luke 4:5-7; Luke 21:24; Matthew7:21; John 10:10; Jeremiah 2:20; John 8:44; Matthew 24:24-25; Acts 20:29-31)
They have misled every anointed man and woman, since the beginning of this lying
organization, as well as all JWs who have fallen into the darkness of lies with
them. (Lamentation 2:13-16; Hosea 4:6; 2Corinthians 11:1-4,13-15;1 Timothy 6:9; Colossians 2:8,18-23; 1 Timothy 4:1;Revelation 13:10; 6:13-16; 20:7-9)
There has not been the restoration of pure worship through
the birth of the Watchtower, as your leaders teach; but instead, it is Satan’s
attempt to destroy the final anointed remnant, to squelch all truth from Jesus
Christ, and to stall the coming of the Kingdom of God. (Amos 8:11; Revelation 13:7; Daniel 9:26;8:11-12; Revelation 12:12,17; Ezekiel 21:21-22; Revelation 13:1,4; 20:7-8;16:13-16)
The 2002 Watchtower article continues to say:
“How happy we are
to have Jehovah as our invisible Ruler, Jesus Christ as our High Priest,
members of the anointed royal priesthood as our teachers, and faithful
Christian older men as our counselors!”
(paragraph 22)
Besides those within the Governing Body, do you recognize any anointed male not an elder, or female worldwide who are your teachers? (Galatians3:26-29) I doubt any JW does, since the attention is stressed many times over, that it is only the Governing Body and the Elder Body that must be listened to and respected as teachers, the “counselors”, the judges and the “hard-working loving shepherds”. (Isaiah 3:12; Jeremiah 50:6-7; Isaiah 56:11; Ezekiel 34:4-10)
Yes, your own magazines contradict what is stated above, frequently
declaring elders as the organization’s teachers, while the silenced anointed scattered
among the congregations, must submit to the doctrine of men. (Daniel 8:9-12; Luke19:43-44) What were the anointed apostles, if they were not teachers, counselors,
judges, and shepherds by the
word of God? This decree of God should never have been eliminated. (Deuteronomy17:12; 21:5; 1 Corinthians 6:1-3; Romans 8:33; Malachi 2:7; John 20:21-23; 1Peter 5:1-4;Psalm 119:24; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
2 Thessalonians chapter 2 tells us that in the last days, men
who claim to be on par with the apostles, announce that the day of the Lord has
come. (2 Thessalonians 2:1-2; Revelation 2:2; 2 Corinthians 11:12-15)
For years, this is
exactly what the Governing Body have prophesied, by falsely declaring that 1914
is the date that Jesus finally began ruling in heaven, and God’s Kingdom
was established in heaven. The scriptures
say otherwise: Luke 22:69; Acts 7:55; Revelation 3:21; Psalm 110:1-2; Hebrews10:12-13; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Mark 16:19
The apostle Paul then continues by saying don't let such an
announcement throw you off guard, “because that day will not
come until the man of lawlessness is revealed”. Quite
clearly the scripture tells us that this man of lawlessness exalts himself as
you have, by declaring that the elder body deserves one’s loyalty. This
“man of sin”, “stands in opposition and exalts himself above every
so-called god or object of worship, so that he sits down in the temple of God,
publicly showing himself to be a god.” 2 Thessalonians 2:4 NWT. The elder body “sits”/ “rules” over God’s
sons, His holy priesthood and dwelling of Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 3:16-17) This is what you have come to enjoy as an
elder “representing the holy priesthood”, the blasphemous power
to judge God's holy people. (Daniel 8:24; Romans 8:33)
You said:
“Our Father “is blasphemed in so many ways”. We know that such lies come from Satan the
devil.”
Indeed. As 2
Thessalonians 2:9-10 continues,
“But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of
Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every
unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution
because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be
saved.” 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 NWT
Korah and his men failed in their rebellion, and so will
today’s man of lawlessness that represents “Jehovah’s organization”. (Isaiah 63:18; Joel 2:17-18; Mark 13:14;Daniel 7:21-22,25-26; Joel 2:20; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; Revelation 19:20; 20:7-10)
Please take it to heart sir, that you are part of this
lawlessness. Your continued loyalty to
modern-day Pharisees and your hypocritical organization will be your downfall,
since it is “lawlessness” to usurp the holy priesthood under Jesus Christ. (Matthew21:43) All in your organization are under Babylon the Great, where condemnation
by God’s word awaits those who remain captive under the covenant of death. (Isaiah2:12-17; 58:1; Jeremiah 50:28,31,35-38; 4:18; Revelation18:4-8;14:6-11)
And while you wait for your false prophets to
predict the day of the Great Tribulation, take heed that it is already upon
you. (Revelation 3:3; 2 Peter 3:10; 1Thessalonians 5:1-4; Matthew 24:5,11,13,21,24-25,35)
“There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not
accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the
last day.” John 12:48
“Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His
judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and
springs of water.” Revelation 14:7
In sincerity,
Paula Knapp
cc Governing Body Members: Samuel Herd, Gerrit Losch, Stephen
Lett, David Splane, Geoffrey Jackson, Mark Sanderson, Kenneth Cook, Jeffrey
Winder, Gage Fleegle, Jacob Rumph, Jody Jedele
p.s. Yes, there are many scriptures included in this
letter. The apostle Paul states –
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