2006-11-01 01:30:59 · 12 answers · asked by Spadesboffin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
THE END OF FALSE RELIGION IS NEAR!
A WORLDWIDE MESSAGE
■What is false religion?
■How will it end?
■How will you be affected?
What is false religion?
Are you distressed about crimes committed in the name of religion? Do the warfare, terrorism, and corruption perpetrated by those who claim to serve God offend your sense of justice? Why does religion seem to be at the root of so many problems?
The fault lies, not with all religion, but with false religion. A widely respected religious figure, Jesus Christ, indicated that false religion produces bad works, just as a “rotten tree produces worthless fruit.” (Matthew 7:15-17) What fruit does false religion yield?
False Religion ...
■MEDDLES IN WAR AND POLITICS: “Across Asia and beyond,” says the journal Asiaweek, “power-hungry leaders are cynically manipulating people’s religious sentiments for their own needs.” As a result, the journal warns: “The world threatens to sink into madness.” A prominent religious leader in the United States declared: “You’ve got to kill the terrorists before the killing stops.” His solution? “Blow them all away in the name of the Lord.” By contrast, the Bible says: “If anyone makes the statement: ‘I love God,’ and yet is hating his brother, he is a liar.” (1 John 4:20) Jesus even said: “Continue to love your enemies.” (Matthew 5:44) How many religions can you think of whose members engage in war?
■SPREADS FALSE DOCTRINE: Most religions teach that the soul or spirit is some invisible part of a human that survives the death of the physical body. By means of this teaching, many of these religions exploit their members, charging money to pray for departed souls. However, the Bible teaches a different doctrine: “The soul that is sinning–it itself will die.” (Ezekiel 18:4) “The living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5 - Jesus taught that the dead will be resurrected–an unnecessary action if humans had an immortal soul. (John 11:11-25 - Does your religion teach that the soul does not die?
■TOLERATES IMMORAL SEX: In Western lands, church groups ordain gay and lesbian members of the clergy and urge governments to recognize same-sex marriages. Even churches that condemn immorality have tolerated religious leaders who have sexually abused children. What, though, does the Bible teach? It plainly states: “Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men ... will inherit God’s kingdom.” (1 Corinthians 6:9, 10.) Do you know of religions that condone immoral sex?
What does the future hold for religions that produce rotten fruit? Jesus warned: “Every tree not producing fine fruit gets cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Matthew 7:19) Yes, false religion will be chopped down and destroyed! But how and when will this happen? A prophetic vision recorded in the Bible book of Revelation, Chapters 17 and 18, provides the answer.
False religion exerts influence “over the kings of the earth.” “Get out of her, my people.”
How will false religion end?
Picture the scene. A harlot is sitting on the back of a fearsome beast. The beast has 7 heads and 10 horns. (Revelation 17:1-4) Whom does the harlot represent? She exerts influence “over the kings of the earth.” She dresses in purple, uses incense, and is exceedingly wealthy. In addition, by means of her spiritistic practice, ‘all the nations are misled.’ (Revelation 17:18; 18:12, 13, 23.) The Bible helps us to see that this harlot is a worldwide religious entity. She depicts, not any one religion, but all religions that produce rotten fruit.
The beast that the harlot rides pictures the world’s political powers. (Revelation 17:10-13.) False religion straddles the back of this political beast, attempting to influence its decisions and to control its direction.
Soon, though, an amazing event will take place. “The 10 horns that you saw, and the wild beast, these will hate the harlot and will make her devastated and naked, and will eat up her fleshy parts and will completely burn her with fire.” (Revelation 17:16.) In a sudden, shocking move, the world’s political powers will turn on false religion and completely destroy her! What will prompt this action? The Bible book of Revelation answers: “God put it into their hearts to carry out his thought.” (Revelation 17:17) Yes, God will call false religion to account for all the despicable acts she has committed in his name. In a stroke of perfect justice, he will use her political paramours as his instrument of execution.
What must you do if you do not want to share the fate of false religion? “Get out of her, my people,” urges God’s messenger. (Revelation18:4) Indeed, now is the time to flee from false religion! But to where can you flee? Not into atheism, since its future is also bleak. (2 Thessalonians 1:6-9) The only haven is within true religion. How can you identify true religion?
How to Identify True Religion ...
What good fruit should true religion produce? – Matthew 7:17 True Religion ...
■PRACTICES LOVE: True worshipers are “no part of the world,” are not divided by race or culture, and display ‘love among themselves.’ (John 13:35; 17:16; Acts 10:34, 35 - Rather than killing one another, they are willing to die for one another.–1 John 3:16.
■TRUSTS GOD’S WORD: Instead of teaching “tradition” and “commands of men as doctrines,” true religion bases its doctrine on God’s Word, the Bible. (Matthew 15:6-9) Why? Because “all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight.”–2 Timothy 3:16.
■STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND UPHOLDS HIGH MORAL STANDARDS: True religion trains husbands to ‘love their wives as their own bodies,’ helps wives to develop ‘deep respect for their husbands,’ and teaches children to ‘be obedient to their parents.’ (Ephesians 5:28, 33; 6:1) In addition, those entrusted with positions of authority must have exemplary morals.–1 Timothy 3:1-10.
Does any religion meet these standards? The book Holocaust Politics, published in 2001, says: “If more people practiced versions of what the Jehovah’s Witnesses preach and practice, the Holocaust could have been prevented and genocide would scourge the world no more.”
Indeed, in 235 lands, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not just preach the Bible’s moral standards– they live by them. We urge you to ask Jehovah’s Witnesses to help you learn what God requires of you so that you can worship him acceptably. Now is the time to act. Do not delay. The end of false religion is near!–Zephaniah 2:2, 3.
If you want more information about the Bible-based message that Jehovah’s Witnesses preach, feel free to contact them at the address below.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483
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2006-11-01 05:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For the same reason that atheist and agnostics are wishy washy with the truth, twisting it into something that convenient for them to believe. Churches do not have the corner on that problem.
Take your question, for example. You make a blanket statement, imply that it applies to all churches, and benignly bash it.
The fact is that not all churches are wishy, washy. Not all atheists and agnostics are wishy washy. Some churches do not buy into the traditions of men but tell the "Good News" of Jesus' death and resurrection as payment for our sins. And thru this sacrifice we are healed, able to enter into a relationship with God.
And these churches don't preach words just to tickle the ears of it's congregation. They challenge them to keep a watch against sin in their lives, to love those who hate them, to treat every person with respect and compassion, to follow hard after Christ.
Not enough churches do this but they are out there.
Does this sound wishy washy to you?
2006-11-01 09:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by Bud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wishy washy part is because they've decided to become politically correct so as not to offend anyone. Very sad. The traditions are comforting. Not all churches are like that, but, sadly, some are.
2006-11-01 09:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the time 1Tim3:15 was written, there was only one Church. This pillar of Truth (the Church referred to in 1Tim) still stands, is not wishy washy about Truth and the traditions it observes as sacred are inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Peace,
MoP
2006-11-01 09:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by ManOfPhysics 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just cant help it!The churches of christendom are blinded to
the truth of Jesus Christs message.The one who is leading the
blind is the ruler of this system of things-(satan the devil)As long
as he can make people believe the lies and distortions he is acco-
mplishing his agenda.Churches that claim to follow Christs teachings and commandaments yet do just the oppisite are the
rule rather than the exception.Jesus spoke of these ones at
Matt.7:21-23..In affect doing lip service to God but not doing the
(works)associated with Christs teachings..2 Tim.4:3,4,5-puts it
this way.."For there will be a period of time when they will not
put up with the healthful teachings,but,in accord with THEIR OWN
DESIRES,they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have
their EARS TICKLED." So,if the church teaches that just about
any ole way you want to worship is OK,Just as long as it makes you feel good is probably not what God has in mind.
2006-11-01 10:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by OldGeezer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to a Missionary Baptist Church and its not wishy washy. We don't water down the word of God just so it makes people happy.
2006-11-01 09:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We need to avoid Trend, and Tradition but follow Truth
2006-11-01 09:58:27 · answer #7 · answered by proscunio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because people tend to stick hard to what they have always done, i.e. tradition, and subsequently ignore new thought. It's much easier to control based on something you made up than to adapt the truth to a situation.
2006-11-01 09:35:06 · answer #8 · answered by Eldritch 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because that's the way the devil wants it to be .Don't give up hope their is a church that is strictly with Gods word and only teaches the truth.
2006-11-01 09:36:34 · answer #9 · answered by rhonda h 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not all Churches are like that.
you need to get in a Bible Believing Church and you will see the difference.
2006-11-01 09:34:30 · answer #10 · answered by whirlwind 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because human beings are fallible and sin.
2006-11-01 09:33:34 · answer #11 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋