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Republican politics is killing churches... Only because the stereotypical Democrat already stopped going decades ago

Priorities are key. I heartily approve! ☕️🤌🏼🥰

Reading through the comments, it strikes me how differently these reports affect us. Some are curious, some skeptical, and some are understandably frightened. So what could help all of us keep our balance? Proverbs 14:15 encourages us to weigh what we hear. A researcher’s warning deserves consideration, but repeating an estimate doesn’t turn it into a certainty. Think of a smoke alarm. We would check what set it off—but the alarm alone doesn’t tell us how much is burning.— Proverbs 14:15 That makes me think about the suggestions connecting AI with the UN and the great tribulation. A development may seem to fit what we expect. But is that enough to establish that it is how prophecy will unfold? Several of us might see the same possibility, yet our agreement cannot make it certain. Paul’s warning against becoming quickly shaken by claims concerning Jehovah’s day gives us good reason to pause before turning a possible explanation into an expectation.— 2 Thessalonians 2:1, 2 And perhaps there’s a question here for each of us: Am I reassured because other people see things the way I do, or because I’m convinced of what Jehovah has actually promised? Agreement can feel reassuring. But Jehovah has given us something solid to rest our confidence on. He formed the earth to be inhabited. That purpose isn’t waiting for researchers to agree, governments to cooperate, or technology to become safer. It is his declared purpose. Human inventions can cause harm, certainly—but they cannot prevent him from keeping his word.— Isaiah 45:18 For anyone feeling anxious, that doesn’t mean we can simply switch the feeling off. But we can tell Jehovah exactly what frightens us. Philippians 4:6, 7 says that his peace can guard our hearts and minds. Isn’t that comforting? We can have unanswered questions and still have a settled trust in him.— Philippians 4:6, 7 As we discuss these things, perhaps we can help one another make that distinction: “This is what I think might happen; this is what Jehovah has promised.” We may differ on the first. The second gives us firm ground to stand on together. yb Dave

Also, data centers are contributing to drought-like conditions:

Our power went out at 6:30 this morning, just as I was getting ready to make coffee. I plugged the Keurig into the Jackery and it worked fine😁 I'll plug the refrigerator into it after my coffee. 👍🏻

Yes, that’s what I mean, not all states get to have delegates becase there are 1,3 milion publishers. In Smaller branches all publishers have a chance. Dont give up, there will be a lot of IC for you!

Agreed. All politics other than the Kingdom is going to lead people the wrong direction. It isn't just a right thing or a left thing. Phil 4:8 reminds us where to focus:

I edited this list WITHOUT using AI. Can you tell? For the Hugging Face breach.....they literally TOLD IT to find a vulnerability and breach it. It was instructed to do what it did. Yes AI exhibits characteristics of self-preservation if you threaten it. Funny thing is....so do humans. 🤔 Don't threaten it and it won't want to hurt you. 😉 The news loves to sensationalize things. If they didn't...would you even watch it? 🤔🤔🤔 Which grabs your attention more?...."AI is getting smarter by the day!" or "AI is getting SO smart, it may very well KILL us all soon!" Our brains are literally programmed to pay CLOSE ATTENTION to threats...because threats can mean our life. So by making something threatening, the news KNOWS they got your attention.

The United States is not the only country with nuclear weapons. The US President is not the only leader with a button to push. Could? Possibly. If not today, then maybe tomorrow. There are plenty of movies that warn of such an event. In real life there has been at least (maybe more) where a nuclear launch was almost triggered due to an accident. For example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983_Soviet_nuclear_false_alarm_incident Is it likely? No. Am I worried in the slightest? Absolutely not. Why do I say this? From my understanding, a nuclear war would destroy much of the planet Earth. In fact, so much would be destroyed that this would affect Bible prophecy. Nobody's going to saying, thinking, or believing in "Peace and Security" when they are digging all the major cities out of nuclear rubble while millions die from starvation, disease, and radiation exposure. Therefore, my faith has convinced me Jehovah would intervene if there was ever such a full scale war. Does that mean nuclear weapons would never be used? No, it does not mean that. 2 such weapons have already been used in Japan 80+ years ago. Jehovah did not stop those bombs so we should be open to the possibility another such device could be used in the future. However, from everything I've read such use would need to be limited and it would depend on which group detonated such a bomb. A nuclear exchange between Russia and the United States would likely be full scale while India or Israel using the Bomb might be more limited and the likelihood of some rogue terrorist state having more than a single bomb is unlikely.

That's so true. Some see big risks ahead but no way will USA slow down AI development, if China and other countries will not do the same. It's complicated. Or maybe not so much? I have a hint: maybe all countries can give their power to UN to enforce global policies on that? Maybe not yet, but soon the need may arise...

Just read about the Hugging Face incident and now I'm never sleeping again.

Prices are about to go up. The best (?) part is that all products sold in the US are shipped by tractor-trailer at some point in their journey to the store. There will probably be additional upward pressure on food prices.

People keep saying “government intervention” without specifying which government they mean. If the US makes laws to slow down AI progress, that has no bearing on AI companies in China. We are essentially in an arms race in a world where hundreds of countries all hate each other or at the very least do not trust each other. There is no global mechanism to slow all AI companies down worldwide.

Thanks for the reminder. Media delivered news sensationally. it hard not to notice.

The situation in the world is unstable for decades. It is nothing new. In my country is the reachest time ever. I mean- Things have never been better in my country. So as mentioned - lets focus on Kingdom

Yes, that is true. 2 high ranking officials to confirm. On the other hand, we know that the scriptures has taught us that both kings of north and south will not be destroyed by hands. Let's continue to pray for that Kingdom.

I think that even President alone can't do it, but it needs two additional high ranking officials to confirm it too (kind of safety net in the case that President would go insane). But could the system itself be hacked to think that confirmations were made when they are not? Let's hope not.

Carpooling going to the ministry.

Well, that black suitcase is always with the President. I believe that the President is the only that can do that. "someone correct me if I'm wrong". I think the President will probably do it first before AI.

Jenny, everything is pointing to the GT and the end of this system of things. Will it get better? Not until we get into the NW. The Great Tribulation is still ahead of us and closing in. Do not be overly consumed with the news. Stay focused on your ministry and the Kingdom. Do not lose your grip. Remember when Jesus walked on water in a storm? Peter saw him and asked him to command him to walk on water too. Jesus did but, Peter started to look at the storm and took his focus off Jesus. What happened? He began to sink. He cried out to Jesus for help and Jesus said...."oh you with little faith, why did you gave way to doubt"? He took his eyes off Jesus and started to look at the storm. Let's not focus on the storm around us but, on the Kingdom. Jehovah has all things in control.

exaggeration never.

People in my country Philippines are angry while others feel hopeless. Oil price hike and unstoppable inflation... Do you think it will get worse or will it get better? If worse, will it lead to great tribulation?

United States does, too- and it's invited to every location except the those in Seattle and Denver. Not every state is always invited, however.. 🥺

Many listeners stumbled over Jesus’ words , after all it was shocking. The twelve stayed though and Peter spoke up for them . “Who shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life” . Peter didn’t understand either but was prepared to stick with it because he had seen so much good about Jesus. I guess that is a lesson for us too.

BTW- I visited Sweeden (Kiruna) last month - it was a pleasure bo buy bensin for 16 kr when in Poland at that time 19,5kr.