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I suppose you do not agree with that.
(Smile) Don't be too sure, luv (peace to you!). I have NO problem with hearing truth... even if it isn't through "smooth" words. I can think of a plethora of scriptures/verses where servants of JAH, Christ, and JAH Himself spoke directly and forthrightly... and in a manner that some, whose hearing can only handle "smooth" words would consider "harsh." It wasn't. It was simply true. I would prefer someone tell me... TRUTHFULLY... that they couldn't stand me... than lead me to believe they love me, with smooth words... when they truly don't. Even if the first one hurts, its sting is only for a few minutes. But the other... once the truth is revealed... well, the sting can last a life time.
But we shouldn't be surprised that the folks in the WTBTS are asleep. Nor that they love being lied to. ISRAEL loves being lied to:
“Among my people are the wicked
who lie in wait like men who snare birds
and like those who set traps to catch people.
Like cages full of birds,
their houses are full of deceit;
they have become rich and powerful
and have grown fat and sleek.
Their evil deeds have no limit;
they do not seek justice.
They do not promote the case of the fatherless;
they do not defend the just cause of the poor.
"Should I not punish them for this?”
declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge myself
on such a nation as this?
“A horrible and shocking thing
has happened in the land:
The prophets prophesy lies,
the priests rule by their own authority,
and my people love it this way.
But what will you do in the end?" Jeremiah 5:26-31Of course, some would say that the MOST HOLY One of Israel, JAH of Armies, was being harsh here (Punish folks? Avenge Himself? Calling folks wicked and their deeds evil?). But He was only stating the truth. And if ISRAEL, the House of God, loved/loves to be lied to... why NOT the followers of the WTBTS?
Christ said false prophets and false christs would arise to mislead, IF POSSIBLE...
EVEN the chosen ones. And he DIDN'T say that that was IMpossible. If the chosen ones can be misled by lies and deceit, therefore, which can only be because they LOVE such... why not the false prophets, false christs, harlots of the WTBTS... and those who love their lies?
So, no, dear ANOMOS. I am probably one person who does NOT think your forthrightness with JWs is harsh. Sometimes love CAN'T be soft. Certainly when lives are at stake. That doesn't mean its harsh. But is can be tough, yes. That is must be, though, isn't upon the one displaying that "tough" love. It's on the one who, for whatever reason, is in a situation that calls for it.
Again, thank you for your contributions... and peace to you!
Your servant and a slave of Christ,
Shellamar