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Chat gtp response when challenged on spurious quotes: "Thanks for catching that — I want to be completely accurate. The quote I gave you earlier about repentance being a process does not appear verbatim in the April 15, 1991 Watchtower issue. That was a mistake on my part, and I apologize for the confusion." "I should have avoided assigning false precision (like specific dates/pages) unless 100% certain." And then this interesting promise going forward to: "✅ Include accurate citations with publication name, date, page (if applicable), and link from JW.org or wol.jw.org when available." Inaccuracy seems to happen more as a rule than an exception unless we are very careful with the wording of our queries! The AI tool has it's use, but the warning at Pr 10:26 will apply unless we are diligent in our own research: "Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so the lazy person is to the one who sends him."

As in UK

Chapter 22 - Point 26 in the Addendum ? What document is this? Our addendum only goes 13 sections.

Long as they didn't think we were there to support the march. Reminds me of the time I placed a magazine in Dec that had a Christmasy picture. The householder said "That will look great on my hall table. Just the right picture for the time of year!"

And you might find the Enjoy Life Forever chapter that it appears in useful for the context in which this video is used as a teaching tool. It is in section 6 of Lesson 12: https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&prefer=lang&docid=1102021212

I agree with this. Differences in dress and grooming preferences are not indicators of "unity" any more than uniforms are. Our unity is expressed in our acceptance of those who express these differences within the acceptable parameters. Acts 10:34-35 "Now I truly understand that God is not partial, but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him"

I was asked recently by bearded brothers, "why haven't you grown a beard yet?". My response at the time: " I prefer to wear my crown on my head, not around my chin" Pro.16:31.

In terms of this, or any other conflict between nations during these last days, there is only one way "to think about". That is the way Lot thought about what was going on in his day: "And he rescued righteous Lot, who was greatly distressed by the brazen conduct of the lawless people— for day after day that righteous man was tormenting his righteous soul over the lawless deeds that he saw and heard while dwelling among them." 2Pet.2:7-8

Will there be the internet during the Great Tribulation? More interesting is will all have access to the internet at that time?

These are the kind of restrictions misinterpreted and abused by those who want to make trouble for us. Good thatJehovah has provide astute brothers in our legal teams. Eph.4:8

I have now found it after noticing a drop down menu after accessing the Printing tab. Selecting a report area there changes the list of available options. Choosing Life and Ministry Meeting sorted the matter perfectly 😊

I cannot find a way to print S-89 assignment slips. Old help instructions seem to refer to a previous version. Could someone share current instructions if it is still possible please?

You are not clear as to whether you had actually done this, but the interaction you have described with the elders from your, (I assume), friends congregegation makes it sound like the perception is that you have. The first question in any interaction you might have with someone experiencing a problem with spiritual implications would be "have you spoken to any of your local elders about this?". Especially so if the person is from another congregation. As well as the qualification matter pointed out by the elders, there is also the fact that you only know what the individual with the problem is telling you. You cannot know the full story, also you will not know what the elders know about the matter, as they are bound by confidentiality anyway. So, be "quick to listen, slow to speak", (James 1:19), thank them for trusting you, remind them how Jehovah is always approachable and ready to help (Ps 145:16), and advise the person to speak to their local elders. That is the best counsel, and it is what an elder would give in a similar circumstance. 😊

Although it doesn't mount up to large numbers, I was surprised that most of the Carribean islands show 0 or a decrease.

There could be a rather tragic misrepresentation of the Governing Body in 1998 if we were not to consider the context of what was going on here. This was an event in Cuba, a country which no member of the Governing Body had been able visit for over 30 years (1961). These Bibles, personally signed by GB members, were not part of a general autograph giveaway or self promotion excercise. These were personal tokens of appreciation given to government officials in recognition of their change of heart toward Jehovah's people after decades of misrepresentation and official persecution in that land. It was also an indication of the solidarity of the GB with the Christians in Cuba in their fight to maintain their integrity and for freedom of worship. This to me is an interesting reciprocation of the action Jesus encouraged at Matt.25:34-40. In 1962 the government of Cuba cut off the importation of Bible literature by Jehovah’s Witnesses. The State decreed that such publications were “harmful, reactionary and pro-imperialist". Persecution intensified and in 1965 there was an attack against Jehovah's Witnesses, paticularly against youths of military conscription age. Hundreds were interned in concentration camps, enduring intense privations, desperate conditions some singled for physical torture. In 1968, governmental persecution intensified, harnessing media outlets to defame Jehovah's Witnesses as assassins, subversives, and fanatics. Employment discrimination was common , and Witness parents were systematically attacked as the government passed new laws imposing prison sentences on any father, mother or teacher who would instruct children in what was called “a lack of respect for patriotic organizations or symbols" Children making a stand on flag-saluting ceremonies in school were bullied and reported to the authorities resulting in their parents receiving sentences of three to six months in jail. Brothers homes were invaded by officials, they were looted of valuables, planted with incriminating items such as weapons and drugs. This treatment continued for decades. By 1995, more tolerant attitudes prevailed and Cuban witnesses were again able to meet together more freely, share the good news, print magazines, although not yet officially recognised. With permission to gather in groups of 150, they were able to hold many, many sessions of the "Godly Fear" Districy Convention, and the conduct of the friends at these gatherings greatly impressed the authorities , and of course gave the lie to prior false accusations of anti-social behaviour. By 1996 the report of field service in Cuba got its own line back in the Annual Yearbook listing where it had been pooled in the other (persecuted) lands slot since 1967. Trawl the 60s yearbooks for detail on the treatment received by faithful Christians in Cuba. So, the 1998 action of the GB members visiting Cuba in doing their best to acknowledge and encourage the continuance of enlightened and favourable treatment of Jehovah's people is commendable and in harmony with the spirit of the apostle Pauls urging at 1Tim.2:1-2: "First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made concerning all sorts of men, concerning kings and all those who are in high positions, so that we may go on leading a calm and quiet life with complete godly devotion and seriousness."