I am a Jehovah's Witness and she is a Southern Baptist. I have shown her that all of her beleifs are nothing but tradition, not christian roots. And she still is strong minded on her celebrations such as Christmas which is well known not to be a christian beleif.
pleas help.
2006-08-07 11:31:06 · 56 answers · asked by matt_30577 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
(1 Peter 3:1-2) If any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their [spouses], because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect
(1 Corinthians 7:12-16) If any brother has an unbelieving wife, and yet she is agreeable to dwelling with him, let him not leave her; and a woman who has an unbelieving husband, and yet he is agreeable to dwelling with her, let her not leave her husband. ...For, wife, how do you know but that you will save your husband? Or, husband, how do you know but that you will save your wife?
Learn more:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/5/8a/article_01.htm
2006-08-07 15:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Two Jehovah's Witnesses left answers using scriptures, one regarding 'marrying only in the lord', and another about winning over an 'unbelieving spouse' without a word.
For all of you out there who didn't catch their meaning, they are saying that if you are a JW and your spouse is NOT, then the spouse is an unbeliever, and also that they are NOT 'in the lord'. Whether they believe in Jesus, or the entire bible. If they are not a JW, then they are considered an unbeliever.
If this is how you feel, then you are putting words in to the bible that aren't there. Doesn't that make you guilty of 'adding or taking away' from the scriptures? (Rev 22:18-19)
The Jehovah's Witness organization orginated back in 1872, originally called Bible Students and later Zions Watch Tower Tract Society. Many christian religions go back much farther than yours. How can you say theirs are based in tradition, and yours is not?
Maybe it is more important to her to follow these traditions, than following the bible down to the last letter. What about that? Didn't you know this when you were married? Do you truly love her, or are you just concerned with converting her to your beliefs.
If you expect her to respect your beliefs, then you need to respect hers and learn just as much about her religion. Go to her church. If you aren't willing to do that, then you are a hypocrite.
2006-08-07 21:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by kikisdragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes you so shore that it's not your religion that is wrong and not hers, or that you're both wrong and someone else is right? No one here likes the fact that there are people who disagree with them on terms of religion. And we are all happy when someone converts to our belief. But the fact is that there is no shore way of knowing which belief is the right one. There are no real evidence that there is, or in that case that there isn't a god or goods. And there is no real evidence to which religion is the right one. You can't judge someone on their belief. You can only disagree on certain aspects of that belief because you find it immoral or illogical.
If you change such a fundamental part of the person you love, than that person will change and might not be the person that you chose as your sole mate anymore.
2006-08-07 11:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your not yet married remeber Jehovah's warning "only marry in the lord", I know how hard it is... from expereince to have to go against theo ne you love, and not marry her because of beleifs, but Jehovah also knows how hard it is, and he will richly reward you in the future if you put his advice before all else.
unfortunately, if you are married, that's long past, you can't change someones religion... I'm sorry for you brother, but if she doesn't want to change, theirs nothing you can do, remember, how many people changed just by the good conduct and joy of us as true Christians, show her the christian love your tought, and respect her like the bible says you should, no matter what she says to you, or what she does.
Also, remember you're own beliefs, don't let her pressure you into her false doctrines, at all costs, hold tightly to Jehovah's ways. this is quite The trial, and Jehovah will praise you for it, remember brother, the reward at the end, and don't loose faith!.
2006-08-07 11:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well even though the JW beliefs are more in line with the teaching of the bible you are still full of errors the same way that the southern baptists are. So in that way you are asking her to exchange one false teaching for another. That said what is the point of asking her to do that. I would suggest you both stop being brainwashed and seek the truth as the bible tell you to do. It seems to me that you are both believing that you are part of the "one true religion" because you lack knowledge.
2006-08-07 11:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by malisimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of focusing on your differences, reflect for a spell on how much you two share in common. Sit down together and make a list of what beliefs you share. I think you both will be surprised to learn how close your views are.
That said, there are important differences. That's okay! People from the same religious tradition have their own differences that they have to work out, as well. It just won't do, though, for you to disrespect your mate's beliefs and heritage, just as it won't do for her to make fun of your beliefs.
If you get married, these are differences that you are going to have to negotiate and compromise on. How will the children be raised? What holidays, if any, will be celebrated? When will you attend the other's congregation? You have got to know going in that it's not fair for either of you to expect the other to give in completely on all of these issues. If you both are active practitioners of your respective faiths, I think it would be a grave sin for either of you to force the other one to stray.
Think about it - and TALK it over with her.
2006-08-07 11:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by jimbob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't "change" someones beliefs. You married her and that's who she is...
Is she trying to "change" you or is she respecting your beliefs?
You know, something to think about...Your beliefs are not Christian Orthodox.
Your core beliefs state that Jesus Christ died on a stake and not a cross. Can you point out to me in the Holy Bible where it states that?
As a witness you also are taught that Father, Son and Holy Spirit are Satanic. That proves without a shadow of a doubt that you are not of the Christian Orthodox beliefs.
Sir, both of those (the Cross and the triune Godhead) are in the Holy Bible...
You say she is caught up in tradition...but you sir are caught up in something that effects your eternity. Perhaps, you might want to read her Bible...and find the Truth for yourself.
Grace to you and God bless!
2006-08-07 11:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you truly love her than it really shouldnt matter what religion she is. Just because you are a Jehovah Witness does not meant that her beliefs are nothing but tradition, to her yours might be tradition but obviously she loves you enough to not care what your religion is. And so what christmas is not a christian belief. It is the basis behind it, what it really stands for that we make it a holiday. get over yourself or you will find yourself very lonely one day.
2006-08-07 11:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by jazminestarhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BIBLE-ISH... the reward is not in the end. The reward happened when you believed Jesus died for your sins. The "true" faith is based on that one simple truth.
Being a sect of Christian religions called Jehovah's Witness does not make you the "true" christian religion.
Now go have a birthday party or something.
2006-08-07 11:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not convince some one that there reliegon is wrong and yours is correct. Reliegon by definition is a function of faith and therefore you could never disprove one for the other. May I suggest a small book called Liberty of Concience by Roger Williams. This may help you and your mate reach a mutual compromise where both parties can enjoy each others company. If it worked for a young nation segmented by reliegous differences then it should work for to two people who care about one another.
2006-08-07 11:40:44 · answer #10 · answered by levindis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot. Although by setting a fine example, you may have the best chance. You can only encourage so much before it may take a reverse effect on someone. Since we all have our own freedom of choice, you will have to just be patient, and if she finds it in her heart to believe what you do, it will happen. On the other hand, if not, then she won't. It will be up to her. What happens when you overwater a plant?
I'm sure through continued bible study and research, this will help you the best find the answers to your questions.
2006-08-07 11:44:19 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋