i have been having a bible study with Jehovah's witnesses for a couple of years , hubby is getting upset?

Question

does anyone think iam doing wrong i dont no what to do. do i go with my hubby or with releigon

Answer 1

O, my goodness sister, I couldn't wait to answer ur Q.
I read all the answers 1st tho'.
Since u've been studying for a couple yrs.,now, u do have some knowledge about the truth.
Many here gave Scripture and some sound reasoning...others just don't want u to serve the true God.
Satan is behind that last one.
I came into the truth in '94 w/ 3 kids & 1 man in my life (we were together 9 yrs; I married him, according to God's will).
We are about to celebrate 21 years together.
Yes, YOU could save his LIFE.
Yes, Jehovah has already read YOUR heart, and knows what u need. That's why His earthly servants, sent by angels are w/ YOU.
Yes, Satan is the ONLY one who DOES NOT want u to turn around and serve the one & only true God.
Yes, ur husband is the head of the house, YOU are to serve God, 1st, then man.
Yes, ur husband could oppose you learning the truth....
HOLD ON TIGHT TO THAT WHICH IS FAITHFUL!!!
My husband is not in the truth, he doesn't always like my going to meetings, services...BUT! he does Absolutely LOVE the way I am NOW, towards him, his family, myself, the house,friends...all of it. My new personality. Plus, he likes having the house to himself @ times.

When I 1st started studying, we had friends I told my news to, a few were like, "Great, Bambi". Then when they found out it was w/ Witnesses' they changed their tune. "Oh, not them, anywhere, but there". 1 woman kicked myself & my hsbnd., out of her house. My hsbnd said "why'd u do that?" (me, as if I did something wrong/bad) I told him what Jesus said about this exact thing..."when a householder turns u away, wipe the dust off your feet, and don't look back", he accepted that.
It was the way ppl reacted to me learning the truth, that helped me to realize...I found it, the 1 true religion, that Jesus spoke of. My mom had 9 kids, none of us brought up in a Godly way, (@ all), we have all searched, to feed our spiritual need. 1 of my brthrs and I were speaking about "the 1 true religion that Jesus spoke of, I asked him this Q; " w/ all of us searching, isn't it possible that ONE of us would find that 1 true religion? He said,"Yes, of course it is possible"; I then asked him..."then why not me?" ( btw- out of the 9 of us I was the Worst in Sin... did I say Worst? I was.)

I've always invite him, (hsbnd) to come. He's said he has Q's to ask, me which I do answer when it comes up. But, he'll just want to get into it w/ me.So, I always tell him to speak to a brother/ a man, not me. I stood strong, on what I believe, I am tenacious and we don't argue @ all, about my going to the Kingdom Hall or meetings any more.
You could make arrangements to have ur study when he's not home. Or go else where.Talk to him & ask..what exactly is it that he doesn't like, make arrangements/improvement where u can.
Yes, we've had disagreements, arguing BUT, I WILL NOT GIVE UP Jesus, Jehovah or my future!! Or my children's for that matter.
There is So Much that I want to say to u.
The Scriptures say that if ur spouse is agreeable to u studying/serving Jehovah YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LEAVE HIM. (as 1 person answered)
I married mine, not divorced him.
As for the blood transfusions, we accept HEALTHIER methods of treatment. Just the other day here @ Y/A, I answered a Q, concerning this. And I got best answer.
Both my dghtr's have a very rare blood type. Only 5% of the world population has this type of blood. If they were given blood it would kill them. When we found out about the girls' blood type, I went on-line to learn more.

You can add me as a contact, if u like.
E-mail me if u like. Look @ the things I've said & wrote concerning my days w/ an unbelieving mate. My girls' w/ their rare blood type. Etc...
May Jehovah help you to hold fast to that which is true.
Pray; ask Jehovah to let his will be done in your life.
It is a choice. Choose wisely sister.
Remember, what Jesus said.... you will know my disciples by the love among them.

Answer 2

Looks like you have already made up your mind. If you loved Jehovah you wouldn't have to ask a question like this one. No one can tell you how to worship !
Can your husband or any man save you? Can anyone resurrect you? Are your prayers heard by your husband?
He is just a man. You have to obey God before man.
In Lot's day, Lot and his wife and their children were well on their way to salvation, as you are. But Lot's wife hesitated , as you are doing now, and she disobeyed God. She turned around and was killed.
God has offered you life and death. Life if you learn and obey him and his laws. Death if you disobey and chose lawlessness.
I can tell you some stories about women who wanted to study and their husbands mentally and physically tortured them. I can also tell you how lonely it got for some men who chose the truth over their wife..The wife made it hard for the man every day. Some after a time believed and some divorced because they did not want to the competition from a religion. Men get jealous because you go to meetings. They are sure you are meeting a man. But even though they want you to stop, they see a big change in you. You clean the house better, you treat them and the children better. You don't spend as much money on frivolous things. And you are happier.
Only you can decide for yourself if you will continue or let persecution stop you from getting life because this old system is done. Satan is behind this all. You are getting on to the broad way that leads to destruction.

If you know your masters voice you will follow him. Who is your master?

Answer 3

Hii there,

When in any kind of relationship, it's always be good idea to be braodminded enough and accepting to your partners beliefs, so having the same beliefs are not a prerequisite to being in love with someone. If you really love your partner, you accept and respect their beliefs and points of view. So, to to call a spade a spade, your spouse should relax and accept you for the way that you are. I see no reason why this should be an issue in a relationship or between friends. I don't shun friends or loved ones just because they prefer a Fiat to a BMW. We are all different, and should embrace each other as such.
Imagine if we all liked the same person, it would be a bloody stampede :-)

Chill out!

Michael

Answer 4

It is normal when a family member studies with us gets upset, because they think you will change and they heard lies about the Witnesses, and so on. Like I said that is normal because Satan is trying to stop you. Keep studying and you will soon find out you did they right thing.

I remember a sister I know was studying for awhile, her husband hated it. But in time she became a Witness and her husband became a elder. They are living a happy life now.

Answer 5

Discuss this with your study conductor. I suggest you ask for a copy of the October 1st 1995 Watchtower and see the article entitled 'Does God Come First in Your Family?'

Also one of our older study books contains these comments:

"It may be that even close friends or relatives will tell you that they do not like your examining the Scriptures. Jesus Christ himself even warned: “Indeed, a man’s enemies will be persons of his own household. He that has greater affection for father or mother than for me is not worthy of me; and he that has greater affection for son or daughter than for me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:36, 37) Relatives may try to discourage you, doing so in all sincerity because they do not know the wonderful truths found in the Bible. But if you give up a study of God’s Word when opposition comes, how will God view you? Also, if you give up, how will those friends and loved ones be helped by you to understand that accurate knowledge of the Bible is of life-or-death importance? Your staying with the things you learn from God’s Word may in time influence them likewise to learn the truth."

You should really think about those words of Jesus at Mt 10:36,37. He recognized that his true followers would come into conflict with family members. God makes us equal to the challenge and the Bible contains wisdom that can help. There are many in our congregation that have a husband or wife that does not share their faith, some whose spouse makes their life of worship hard at times. You should listen to the experiences of such ones and see what practical suggestions they can give.

Bible truth and approved worship of God is precious, far too precious to abandon.

Answer 6

Being one of Jehovah's Witnesses takes committment. It's not just a religion, it's a way of life that takes a lot of effort if we want to serve Jehovah with our whole heart. That effort involves a lot of time- perhaps your husband is worried that you'll be spending too much time apart. You could arrange to only go out in the ministry when he is at work so you could have more time together, and maybe go out briefly on Saturdays for special campaigns.

There are many reasons that your husband may be upset. Is he worried that he'll have to defend your religious views to family? Think of it from his (possible) perspective: you won't be sending out Christmas cards, buying birthday gifts, having Thanksgiving at your house, or going to Fourth of July picnics. Your husband may feel awkward about this, especially since women are primarily the ones who organize these events in a family. He may even feel like if you're not doing the holidays, he doesn't really want to either, and he may feel that isn't fair. (Now that I think about it, this happened to my dad!) It could be that he will feel lonely while you're out in service or at meetings.

It's important to talk calmly, openly, and honestly about this situation with him. Find out what his concerns and views are, and acknowledge them graciously. Explain what the benefits are of your following in Jesus' footsteps. These benefits include your submission to your husband, treating him with love and respect, being mild, and looking out for his interests. Jesus always was submissive to Jehovah's will, and so ideally, you can follow his example and have a peaceful household.

Have you ever heard the story of the Jehovah's witness whose husband was so opposed that he told her to leave- put everything she wanted in a box and get out. Well, she told him that HE would have to get in the box. That must have melted his heart because they stayed together. You need your husband to understand that you love him and that becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses will make you a better wife. First Corinthians 7:13 says, "and a woman who has an unbelieving husband, and yet he is agreeable to dwelling with her, let her not leave her husband."

Answer 7

Just as Jesus foretold, true Christianity has brought division in some households. He said at Matthew 10:34-37 "Do not think I came to put peace upon the earth; I came to put, not peace, but a sword. For I came to cause division, with a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a young wife against her mother-in-law. Indeed, a man’s enemies will be persons of his own household. He that has greater affection for father or mother than for me is not worthy of me; and he that has greater affection for son or daughter than for me is not worthy of me."
This does not mean, however that the situation is hopeless. Many an unbelieving mate has been "won without a word" through the fine example of their wives or husbands.(1Peter 3:1)
Continue to grow in accurate knowledge and love for Jehovah, while endeavoring to display the various aspects of the fruit of God's spirit in your home and elsewhere. (Galatians 5:22-23) Above all, pray to Jehovah for strength and guidance. May He bless you and your efforts.

Answer 8

are you afraid of man or of Jehovah God. number one we are not a cult. a cult worships man. we worship Jehovah and Jesus Christ. we are not freaks. we are families just like you. have your husband sit in your study with you and the Jehovah Witnesses. we follow the bible all the way. people who know nothing about us will tell you lies about us. Jehovah wants us to love in with our whole heart,soul and mind. he does not want us to worship him if we cannot do that. he does not hold anyone to worship him if they cannot do that. yes the husband is the head of the house and we do have to obey him but if he takes us away from Jehovah, that is not right. some of the sisters and or brothers who are married are going threw the same things as you. there spouses want them to miss meetings and stop study. but they will not turn there backs on Jehovah. pray to Jehovah threw Jesus Christ and they will help you. don't listen to anyone who is not a Jehovah Witness on here because they will tell lies about us. www.watchtower.org

Answer 9

Why do many oppose Jehovah’s Witnesses and tell you not to study with them?

There was opposition to Jesus’ preaching, and he said that his followers also would be opposed. When some were impressed with Jesus’ teaching, religious opposers retorted: “You have not been misled also, have you? Not one of the rulers or of the Pharisees has put faith in him, has he?” (John 7:46-48; 15:20) Many who advise you not to study with the Witnesses are either uninformed or prejudiced.

Anyone who is serious about his religion should think that it is the right one. Otherwise, why would he or she be involved in it? Christians are admonished: “Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) A person should make sure that his beliefs can be supported by the Scriptures, for there is only one true faith. Ephesians 4:5 confirms this, mentioning “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” Jesus did not agree with the modern, relaxed view that there are many roads, many religions, all leading to salvation. Instead, he said: “Narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are the ones finding it.” Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that they have found it. Otherwise, they would look for another religion.—Matthew 7:14.

Study with the Witnesses and see for yourself whether your Bible understanding increases or not.—Matthew 7:17-20.

Answer 10

It isn't just simply a case of "going with religion" or allowing your hubby to influence your actions.
Your everlasting life is at stake here.
Are you liking what you're learning about God's purposes for the earth & mankind & you personally?
I know many who's spouse was opposed at first but when they saw that learning the truth actually improved their wife/hubby they came around to eventually studying themselves & now they're on the narrow road to life. One wife was opposed in a very nasty way but now serves Jehovah alongside her husband (who because he knew it was the truth didn't give it up)
When your hubby gets upset just try to reassure him in a mild way that there's nothing to be stressed about.
If you do give it up it will be like someone in Noah's day jumping off the ark into the sea.
Do you really want to do that?
Do you really want to give up everlasting life?

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