You are what you eat. What kind of fruit will you choose?

 The following is contributed by Rachel Roman - 

The Flying Scroll

(Luke 8:11; James 1:17; John 15:16; Proverbs 11:30)

Colossians 2:8, Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:3, But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 

1 Timothy 4:1, Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

1 Corinthians 10:21, You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the Lord's table and of the table of demons.

 Psalm 34:13, Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. 

Matt.24:24,11, For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.  

Acts 3:17, "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

 John 6:63, "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” 

James 1:21, Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 

John 14:6, Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

John 15:5, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”

John 15:8, "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.”

Proverbs 11:30, The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.

Proverbs 4:19, The way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble.

Ephesians 4:18, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; 

Ephesians 5:11, And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 

1 Timothy 4:16. Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. 

Jesus warned us in the last days, false prophets would arise and deceive many, if possible, even the elect/anointed (Matt.24:3,11,24). True prophets are anointed servants of God, sent by Him, understanding the Word by Holy Spirit and speaking through the Holy Spirit giving warning and instruction (2 Kings 21:10; Jer.7:25; Ezek.2:1-5; Acts 28:25; 1 Cor.12:12,19-20,27-28; 1 Cor.3:23; 1 John 2:20-21,27; 1 Cor.3:16; 1 Pet.2:5,9; Mal.2:7). These are good trees and symbolized as olive trees:

https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2016/02/two-witnesses-lampstands.html

False prophets are anointed but not olive trees nor any good tree…they are bad trees, teachers who claim to speak for God/prophesy, claiming to teach truth, but having apostatized/fallen away, speak deceit of their own heart (1 Sam.15:23; Ezek.13:2,6; Jer.14:14; 23:11,21,26,31; Matt.24:1-5,23,11-12,24; 21:43; 7:15-20; 2 Pet.2:1-2; 2 Thess.2:1-4; Rev.16:13).   

Unlike Jesus, we cannot read hearts (John 2:24-25; 1 Sam.16:7). But, Jesus gave a key to recognizing a false prophet stating, “by their fruits you will recognize them” (Matt.7:15-20).  Testing a tree’s fruit/teachings using scripture will bring to light those who have the word of God firmly implanted in their heart/soil and are approved by God, and those who are disobedient and disqualified for every good work (James 1:21; 2 Tim.2:15; 1 John 4:1; Acts 20:30; Titus 1:16; 1 Thess.5:21; 1 Cor.11:19).  You will recognize the bad trees, the messengers of Satan whose hearts are filled with a demonic spirit that speaks lies…and you will recognize the good trees that produce good fruit, true teachings that proceed out of the mouth of a true heart filled with Holy Spirit because they remain in Jesus (John 15:5,4,6-8; Prov.18:20-21; 12:28; Luke 6:45; 2 Tim.3:13; 1 Tim.4:1-2; Jer.17:9; Matt.7:15; 15:8; 7:16-19; Jer.23:29; Prov.12:17; Matt.7:20; Matt.24:24; 2 Cor.11:14-15; Matt.24:11; John 8:44; 1 John 4:1; Matt.7:21-23; Psalm 51:6; Heb.10:22; John 15:1-8; Rev.21:2-4,22-27; 22:1-2).

Good trees and bad trees are the only two options for picking fruit/teachings to ingest, so take heed, the fruit you choose to fill your own heart with has the power of life and death (Matt.7:15-20; Prov.18:20-21; Deut.30:15; Matt.12:36-37). 

https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/08/two-trees.html :  

All those who represent a teaching authority and power have been represented throughout the entire Bible, as trees. (Luke 6:43-45; Matt.12:33,34; 7:17,20; Rev.2:7; 3:20; 22:2; Eze.36:30; 47:12; 17:22-24; Psalm 1:3; 92:12; Jer.17:8; Isa.61:3; 65:22; Zech.4:3,14).
The original Tree of Life (Gen.3:22; John 6:57-58,63; Prov.12:14; Rev.2:7; 22:14; John 14:21; Prov.8:17), as well as it's "apprentice" Trees of Life (Matt.10:25; John 13:13;  1Pet. 2:21), are both referred to in the symbolic book of Revelation (Rev.2:7; 22:2,19; Eze.47:12; Ps.1:3; Matt.7:20; Luke 6:43-45).  The anointed who receive the kingdom, and channel God's life-giving waters and light through their "fruit" and "leaves", are also called trees of life, just as the original Tree of Life was called. (see scriptures above).
OR, we learn from and obey God's wayward son, Satan...and his representatives (John 8:44; Rev.13:11; Dan.11:27; Rev.16:13,14;  1Tim. 4:1; Rev.22:15; Deut.32:32,33; Matt.24:4,5,24,25; 7:15;  2Cor. 11:13,14,15; Rev.13:7,10; Col.2:8).
Whichever "tree" we "eat" from, whichever "fruit" we take into us, there are just and fair consequences as a result (Gal.6:7-9). The fruit we bring into our heart, contains seed within it. That seed will come to fill our heart, and make manifest whose son we have chosen to become. Out of our hearts abundance, our own mouth will speak. We will propagate that which we have sown and cultivated within us (Luke 6:45,44; Matt.7:20). 

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The "Spirit-directed Image

The "Spirit-directed" Image

 

From the Watchtower magazine,1990 11/1 p. 26, is the following quote:

"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." 

So, what are we to believe?  Is not the Watchtower a modern-day physical organization?  Of course!  However, Mr. Luccioni is explicit in saying that salvation cannot be found anywhere else except through “Jehovah’s organization”. (Exodus 15:2;20:4; Deuteronomy 4:23; 5:9; Psalm 115:4; John14:6; Luke 19:10; Galatians 5:1;1:10)

In the time of the end, Jesus warned us that false prophets would arise and lead the anointed astray through their lies, which false prophets are known for.  (Matthew 24:24-25; 7:15-16; Luke6:43-45; Acts 20: 28-31; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Colossians 2:8; 1 Timothy 4:1-2; Romans 1:25;Revelation 13:10-14; John 8:44)

A liar twists the truth, creating confusion in the minds of those who listen to them.  Satan accomplished this perfectly with Eve.  (Genesis3:1-5; Proverbs 14:5; Isaiah 41:29; 1 Cor 14:33) 

The legacy of lying leaders of the organization has created an invincible image of salvation in the minds of Jehovah’s Witnesses; one that cannot be disputed or rejected, since it is said to possess the Spirit of God; the “spirit directed organization”. (Revelation13:1-2;Revelation 17:3,9; 13:15-17; 16:13-16) This teaching has empowered the image to be a threat against all who question the authority of its  representatives, the "Gentile" elder body, not anointed. (Matthew 24:48-51; Revelation 8:10-11; 9:1-4,13:18; 2 Thessalonians2:3-4,7-10; Revelation 13:7;11:1-3)

All that a JW cherishes could be lost if there is any doubt over teachings, and the constant changing organizational policies and failed prophecies. Life as one had once experienced, ends abruptly. This threat and fear of being cut off from salvation, holds JWs captive to the organization’s “empty philosophy” and “made up stories”. (Colossians 2:8; Luke 21:24; Revelation 13:10,15)  

As Mr. Luccioni makes the deceptive claim, there is nowhere else to go…without suffering the consequences.  (John14:1-6,23; 6:68-69; Mark 8:34-38; John 16:2-3; 15:20; Revelation 13:1-2,4,11-12,15; 6:9-11;12:10-11)

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.”  Ephesians 5:6

“There were indeed false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, and will bring swift destruction on themselves. ² Many will follow their depraved ways, and the way of truth will be maligned because of them. ³ They will exploit you in their greed with made-up stories. Their condemnation, pronounced long ago, is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep.”  2 Peter 2:1-3

The apostle Peter continues:

“WE have not depended on made-up stories in making known to you the mighty coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. With our own eyes we saw his greatness. ¹⁷ We were there when he was given honor and glory by God the Father, when the voice came to him from the Supreme Glory, saying, “This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased!” 

So we are even more confident of the message proclaimed by the prophets. YOU will do well to pay attention to it, because it is like a lamp shining in a dark place until the Day dawns and the light of the morning star shines in your hearts.” 2 Peter 1:16-17,19

The apostles led people to God and His Son by proclaiming the word of God in Christ. (Matthew28:19-20; Ephesians 3:8; Romans 1:9; Hebrews 13:15) There is no account in the scriptures where the apostles and early believers felt the need to create a man-made entity to be praised and worshipped, to be served, to provide monetary support for it…to affix the label of salvation upon it.  (John 2:19-21; Matthew 16:18; 1 Peter 2:5,9; Ephesians 2:20-22; John 4:10,13-14,19-24; Acts 7:48-51; Romans 1:25; Revelation 13:8)

^“ I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— ⁷ which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. ⁸ But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! ⁹ As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse!  Galatians 1:6-9

The Greek word for “image” is eikone, and it is where we get the word, “icon” from, meaning a likeness, a representation, profile, resemblance. The Watchtower calls an icon a symbol of one’s religious faith.

 From their own mouth:

“Regardless of how imposing an icon may be, it can never match the glory of God.  Would a person be ‘worshiping in truth’ if he approached God through some man-made icon?”  w02/7/1 pp. 5-8

The confusion continues.  An icon created by men requires man-made stories by false prophets to sell it, and who exploit their listeners to support it. (2 Corinthians 2:17; 2 Corinthians 11:20; Philippians3:17-19) 

Without the organization, what do JWs have as the foundation of their faith? (Matthew 7:26-27;13:19-23,13-15; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5,13-14) It is the organization itself, a man-made icon; an imposing image that stands within their hearts and minds as the symbol of their religious faith. (John 4:24; 6:63; Acts 17:24-27;Revelation 13:4,8; 14:7;19:20)

“Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all? Ezekiel 14:3

“Beware of your friends;
    do not trust anyone in your clan.
For every one of them is a deceiver,
    and every friend a slanderer.
⁵ Friend deceives friend,
    and no one speaks the truth.
They have taught their tongues to lie;
    they weary themselves with sinning.”  Jeremiah 9:4-5

Pearl Doxsey - Who is the False Prophet who gives breath to the image of the Beast ?

Rev.13:15 reads;

"He (false prophet -Rev.13:11; 19:20) was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed." (power to judge/condemn to death)

Do we see any "Beast"... any identity or group, being imbued with an image of such authority, by a false prophet?
At John 20:21-23, we saw that Jesus gave spiritual authority and power, to his anointed chosen priests (Luke 10:19; Mal.2:7; Rev.1:5-6; 5:9-10;  1Pet. 2:5). But who is it that actually appears to be authorized to exercise the authority and power of God's priesthood, today...even over the anointed chosen? 

What image today, seems "spirit-directed" and as a result, the tangible representatives and enforcers of worship toward that image, can pass the judgment of spiritual life or death/forgive or not forgive sin...
(over those who refuse to accept that image as being spirit-directed), 
...even over the chosen ones? (2Thess. 2:4; Mark 13:14; John 16:2)
(Rom.2:28-29; Rev.2:9)

At Rev.13:7, we are also told, that this alliance between the false prophet and it's Beast, "conquers the holy ones". (Rev.13:10; Luke 21:24; Dan.8:12; Rev.11:2; Matt.5:13).
("Trample" - How Does it Happen?)

Are you awake to recognizing the fulfillment of this prophecy?
It is in plain sight, among "Jehovah's Witnesses".

Who comprehends the mind of the Lord,
or gives Him instruction as His counselor?
¹⁴ From whom does He receive directions?
Who teaches Him the correct way to do things,
or imparts knowledge to Him,
or instructs Him in skillful design?

To whom can you compare God?
To what image can you liken Him?
¹⁹ A craftsman casts an idol;
a metalsmith overlays it with gold
and forges silver chains for it.
²⁰ To make a contribution one selects wood that will not rot;
he then seeks a skilled craftsman
to make an idol that will not fall over.
²¹ Do you not know?
Do you not hear?
Has it not been told to you since the very beginning?
Have you not understood from the time the earth’s foundations were made?
²² He is the one who sits on the earth’s horizon;
its inhabitants are like grasshoppers before Him.
He is the one who stretches out the sky like a thin curtain,
and spreads it out like a pitched tent.
²³ He is the one who reduces rulers to nothing;
he makes the earth’s leaders insignificant.
²⁴ Indeed, they are barely planted;
yes, they are barely sown;
yes, they barely take root in the earth,
and then He blows on them, causing them to dry up,
and the wind carries them away like straw.
²⁵ “To whom can you compare Me? Whom do I resemble?”
says the Holy One.
²⁶ Look up at the sky!
Who created all these heavenly lights?
He is the one who leads out their ranks;
He calls them all by name.
Because of His absolute power and awesome strength,
not one of them is missing.

A voice cries out,
“In the wilderness clear a way for the Lord;
build a level road through the rift valley for our God.
⁴ Every valley must be elevated,
and every mountain and hill leveled.
The rough terrain will become a level plain,
the rugged landscape a wide valley.
⁵ The splendor of the Lord will be revealed,
and all people will see it at the same time.
For the Lord has decreed it.”  Isaiah 40: 13-14,18-26,3-5

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