Thursday, December 20 What fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness?​—2 Cor. 6:14.

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, December 20

What fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness?—2 Cor. 6:14.

 

Thirsting for Bible truth, Charles Taze Russell and a few associates began their systematic study of the Bible in the late 1800’s. Initially, Brother Russell’s goal was to ascertain which of the prevailing religions was teaching the truth. He had carefully compared the teachings of many different religions, even non-Christian religions, with what the Bible says. He soon realized that not one of those religions completely adhered to God’s Word. At one point, he met with a number of local clergymen in hopes that these men would accept the truths that Russell and his associates had discovered from the Bible and teach them to members of their congregations. The clergymen were not interested. The Bible Students would have to face the facts: There could be no partnership with those determined to hold on to false religion. w16.11 4:14

[hatcheckgirl]

1 hour ago, GrumpysWife said:

Initially, Brother Russell’s goal was to ascertain which of the prevailing religions was teaching the truth. He had carefully compared the teachings of many different religions, even non-Christian religions, with what the Bible says.

I actually didn't know this.  But of course, he would need to have done this as part of his Bible examination.  Interesting delve into our history.