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I think you would benefit from reading this QFR and what it says about 1John 4:18: "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts* fear out, because fear restrains us. Indeed, the one who is fearful has not been made perfect in love." *or "drives" https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2004726&srctype=wol&srcid=share

So, for those of us who still use the sterling system, that would be 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 1 p. 598, Second Death Rev. 20:6, 2:10, 11

PICKY, PICKY, PICKY!

If that's what you had for "lunch," I'd hate to see what you had for dinner!

Yes, and how does that attitude fit in with what Jesus said: "Now a man said to him: “Lord, are those being saved few?” He said to them: “Exert yourselves vigorously to get in through the narrow door,+ because many, I tell you, will seek to get in but will not be able." --- Luke 13:23,24 Study note: Because the background of this expression is connected with competition in the athletic games, some have suggested that the effort Jesus encouraged may be compared to an athlete’s exerting himself vigorously with all his power to win the prize, straining every nerve, as it were.

That's more like an enigma, disguised as a paradox, wrapped in a conundrum.

Mine too!

This is an oxymoron.

I was amazed they didn't mention that he is a Witness and that the surgery was performed without the use of blood, which in itself is quite remarkable!

Tolerance is one thing, but acceptance is another. When it comes to the LGBTQ demographic we are tolerant, which means we show kindness and respect, but we don't accede acceptance, which means we don't condone or approve their lifestyle or immoral conduct. Others may cave in and compromise on this issue, but we don't. How could we? 1Cor. 6:9.

Because you're fairly new here. I posted this video on June 5, 2018, almost seven years ago!

Riddle: I'm shorter than I used to be, but taller than I was. Answer: I used to be 6'3," but over time with aging the discs in my spine have compressed, so that now I'm 6' 2." However, when I was a senior in high school, I was only 6'0."

It seems to me that this new-found freedom in dress and grooming has become something of a can of worms. The "acceptable parameters" apparently are very subjective and subject to interpretation, from what I have seen develop in the long term. Is it time for a local needs part or perhaps a Governing Body update on this subject, since it may need to be revisited? When it comes to dress and grooming, we've always had a lot of leeway, especially among the sisters. As they say, variety is the spice of life, and many of us enjoy a variety of styles and colors in harmony with Bible principles. The world on the other hand has always gone to extremes and excesses, including overly casual and slovenly in dress and grooming. We used to have a more specific outline of what qualified as unacceptable, acceptable and exemplary, when it comes to dress and grooming within the organization. When it comes to exemplary, we may not have a specific definition, but I think most of us, at least those of us of a certain age, can say we know it when we see it. However, when it comes to acceptable or unacceptable, it seems the line between the two has been blurred almost beyond recognition, or at least moved to a gray area in what we might call the non-judgmental zone. The churches of Christendom appear to have a no dress-code policy where you're invited to 'come as you are,' which may be necessary in order to get their members to come to church at all and keep the doors open. We make exceptions or allowances for Bible students or visitors in the same way, but hope they will catch on to the decorum and dress appropriately before too long. This is what true worship looks like and I hope we never get to that slippery slope Christendom has gone down in the name of Christian freedom, free will, conscience, personal choice or anything else that could make us visibly indistinguishable from nominal Christians.

Does that mean that he didn't have a green card, which as I understand it, is necessary in order to become a naturalized citizen? I'm not very knowledgeable on this subject, but I wonder if that's why more undocumented aliens don't apply to become naturalized citizens or automatically become naturalized citizens, after living in the U.S. for so many years.

We need to remember and apply our yeartext from 2021 : OUR YEARTEXT FOR 2021: “Your strength will be in keeping calm and showing trust.”—ISA. 30:15.

So, you're saying it's best to follow the policy of "don't ask, don't tell." That reminds me of what Cain said to Jehovah, "Am I my brother's keeper?" I find it kind of sad that we don't have the right to expect that a brother or sister that we're working with in the ministry is a law-abiding citizen and isn't doing anything fradulant or illegal. I think it primarily has to do with being honest as a true Christian, along with the need to be obedient to the superior authorities, as already mentioned. As Paul said, "Keep praying for us, for we trust we have an honest* conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." --- Heb. 13:18

We met at the Mira Loma assembly hall in Southern California with brother Kenneth Cook from the Governing Body giving the talk. I think we had about eight congregations and 1,500 in attendance. The total attendance wasn't announced, but it was a little more than half filled, and I think it holds about 3,000 maximum.

Off topic: Is there a congregation where you live, since it's an area that's considered inhospitable and uninhabited, according to Wikipedia? The Antipodes Islands (Māori: Moutere Mahue, lit. 'Abandoned Island') are inhospitable and uninhabited volcanic islands in subantarctic waters to the south of – and territorially part of – New Zealand. The 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi) archipelago lies 860 km (530 mi) to the southeast of Stewart Island / Rakiura, and 730 km (450 mi) to the northeast of Campbell Island.[1]

Jesus also said: "Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things happen. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away." --- Matt. 24:34, 35 Truly: Greek, a·menʹ, a transliteration of the Hebrew ʼa·menʹ, meaning “so be it,” or “surely.” Jesus frequently uses this expression to preface a statement, a promise, or a prophecy, thereby emphasizing its absolute truthfulness and reliability. 40 years? Seriously?

@ Daydream: You might enjoy this collaboration between Joe Bonamassa and Eric Clapton.

Age is a matter of the mind. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter! Listen to this song that describes one way we can view time. I love it!