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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."

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

Quite true. As we are not just guilty of sin on occasion, we are sinful by nature, sometimes we are not even aware of a sinful course until it is brought to our attention. That only magnifies the value of the ransom sacrifice and also our need for it. Once we have dedicated ourselves on the basis of the ransom, Jehovah can apply its benefit to the sins we are not aware of yet because it covers our sinful condition. It is important to pray for forgiveness even if we are not conscious of specific sins because Jehovah knows we would be repentant once we become aware of them. (Heb.9:7) When we discussed Romans 2:4 in Study 34 last year, we saw that the kindly quality of God is trying to lead individuals to repentance. The illustration of a shepherd who locates a lost sheep, perhaps injured and entangled in a dangerous position, is fitting here. He tries to reassure the sheep that safety is near, that the possibly frightened injured animal can trust the shepherd. He gently coaxes the sheep along, freeing it from entanglement, may have to carry it to safety, then apply whatever remedy to soothe its injuries, start the healing process, and then care for it until fully recovered. So we can glean from this that, while repentance begins as a process, it can reach a completed condition. If a repentant sinner still feels that they are unworthy of Jehovahs restored affection even though though they have turned away from a sinful course, this is understandable, but could be a good thing, a sign of a humility rather than a lack of faith. But Jehovah cares deeply that he should be restored fully in a spritual way, so he should meditate on David's words in Ps.51, particularly v10, and request Jehovah to create in him "a pure heart". That would include a proper estimation of his restored relationship with our kindly God, Jehovah, who is leading him to full and complete repentance. Jehovah will answer that prayer. 😊

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.