I kinda have a question for witnesses. I was introduced to the truth from a guy friend of mine. We werent that good of friends when ever I was introduced but as time went on we stayed in touch and became good friends. I have feelings for him more than just friends. I really enjoy his company and I look at the things he does and realize how he would make a wonderful father and spiritual head. We dont live in the same state so to be close to him I would have to move there or him here. Ive been wanting to go there but I have a feeling some of the people at my hall will get the wrong idea because I wasnt a witness when I first met him, but he was. I guess him meeting a worldly person online does give off that he was doing something wrong so the girl Ive studied with seems to have this never leaving skeptism about him. So I dont want her to believe for one second that Im studying or trying to get baptized just because of him. Because really that isnt it. I cant help exactly how I was...
2006-06-19 06:36:58 · 11 answers · asked by hispeach128 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
introduced but over the years my feelings for him have grown, and him for me. I was wanting others opinions on this. Because I dont want what she or other people might think to be something that stops me. He was 16 and I was 14 when we met and he was in high school so his spirituality was slightly weakend by the worldy people in school but since then its only gotten stronger and better. We even work with each other on becoming stronger. I just want to know how I can help the person I study with to understand Im studying and trying to get baptized for me. And that its not a bad thing that I want to be with him someday, forever.
2006-06-19 06:40:44 · update #1
And Id really appreciate if people would not reply with things like get out its all lies. I dont come and down on your religion. And I want replies is to the question. Thank you!
2006-06-19 06:44:22 · update #2
again I ask please do not down on my faith. I would appreciate not having your opinion on whether my faith is a lie or not. Im not that young Im 19 Ive discussed this with my family and honestly what they teach is from the Bible and the Bible is what I believe. Thank you
2006-06-19 07:26:32 · update #3
Wow! Well it sounds more complicated than what it probably is.
My friend, a regular pioneer, met a guy who she really liked. However, he was only studying and she knew the rules and kept her distance. As time went by, this guy of hers got baptized and about 3 weeks ago they got married. She too is 19 and they are very very happy.
I wouldn't steryotype internet encounters. Several of my friends, who are also witnesses have only met through internet, but we talk about spiritual and uplifting things. Two of those friends I might not meet in this system of things as they are missionares and are off on the other side of the world. But had it not been for internet, then we would have never had an exchange of encouragement.
An elder, a long time ago, liked a girl. She wasnt a witness so he proposed himself to study with her family. He did and as the years went by and the family learned the truth and got baptised, he married the sister. Tghe sister is now a regular pioneer and unfortunately, he passed away to cancer. But they had kids and lived a happy marriage. She is now awaiting her resurrection.
Either way, notice how these people met their future mate before one of them was baptised.
My advise is wait until you get baptised but make sure that he is spiritual. You can do this by contacting the elders in his congregation and asking them. Perhaps after you are done taking that first step.
Welcome aboard and if things work out, I wish you a happy marriage.
2006-06-19 15:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by geniusflightnurse 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It may be that you and this young man have a wonderful future together, but that certainly cannot happen until you have demonstrated that the truth really is your own. You're right that it may give the wrong impression both inside and outside the congregation for you to pursue a relationship with a baptized Jehovah's Witness before you are baptized yourself.
Likely there are only weeks or months before your baptism; please consider waiting until then (and perhaps some months after) to discuss this matter with the young man and your family.
Remember that as long as you and he are both strong in the congregation, it doesn't matter how you met each other. Jehovah God is concerned about today and tomorrow, and not our past mistakes and anyway yours is more of an embarassment than a real mistake.
2006-06-19 07:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At all costs you should avoid making a commitment to someone who believes that they can "work" their way into heaven. You should study the meaning of salvation by grace through faith and the teachings of Jesus Christ. JH's are very in a very dangerous position. They preach a doctrine that looks holy on the outside but they are blinded by these teachings. The Bible tells us that our ritousness is as filthy rags. Grace is the only thing sufficient enough to save us. If we relied on our own good works heaven would be empty. God bless you.
2006-06-19 06:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by SinnerRedeemed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how the JHW win the people. They will really try to convinve that they are right and they are the only one are saved. They base one of their teaching in the Revelation wherein the 144,000 will be saved and they quoted it, that was for their group. The odd in our present population is 0 to get to heaven. But the 144,000 is for the 12 tribes of Israel. If your Faith is weak and you don't know much about the Bible to depend your Faith, their will be possbility you will join them. If I were you, cut-off your communication with him. You are still very young to make a decision and you need to discuss with your parents and famaily on this matter.
2006-06-19 07:22:07 · answer #4 · answered by N-day 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not of your religion, but I think if you show your beliefs in how you live and behave every day, it'll be obvious that you're doing it for you instead of just to suck up to some guy. And if people don't understand that, that's their problem.
2006-06-19 06:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by onyxflame 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah Witnesses are selling you lies. Rethink your stance before it is too late
2006-06-19 06:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by Wild seed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you know the truth...doesn't matter what anyone else thinks....if they're a good friend, they'll believe you and stick behind you....that's the way I see it!
2006-06-19 06:41:02 · answer #7 · answered by jenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did Jehovah witness?
2006-06-19 06:40:09 · answer #8 · answered by L.A. Woman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's your life.
2006-06-19 06:40:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to clarify what exactly it is you need an answer to. :-)
2006-06-19 06:42:00 · answer #10 · answered by ohhhdan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋