I was told that JWs are taught that God does not "heal" now days and if anything miraculous happens it is done by satan? Is that true?
2007-09-23 12:15:57 · 8 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What does the Bible say?
Jehovah's Witnesses defer to the Bible.
You know? Did those of you who believe God healed you, ever wonder what message you are sending to those who share your beliefs yet who pray for healing and then proceed to suffer long painful deaths from diseases like cancer, hepatitus AIDS and whatnot?
You are in effect saying to these people that God did not deem them worthy of being healed. That the pain and anguish of their families was not as important as arbitrarily choosing to heal YOU!
How can you say that God healed you?
Or blessesd you with a home? Or plenty of food?
Knowing that 100s of millions are starving to death every year? Millions more are dying of treatable diseases?
Why do you think you are so special? While the majority on earth are suffering?
Apparently you are unaware of the scripture that tells us this
at Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned to see under the sun that the swift do not have the race, nor the mighty ones the battle, nor do the wise also have the food, nor do the understanding ones also have the riches, nor do even those having knowledge have the favor; because time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all. 12 For man also does not know his time. Just like fishes that are being taken in an evil net, and like birds that are being taken in a trap, so the sons of men themselves are being ensnared at a calamitous time, when it falls upon them suddenly.
2007-09-23 12:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you suggesting that God is selective that he heals some people but other in fact the majority he doesn´t heal it?, and what happen with the dead? why people like Benny Hinn can´t resurrect people as the apostle Paul did?
that will happen, yes in the future kingdom of God in earth , after Armageddon Jesus will do it but not to a few people but to everybody according to Isaiah 35:5-6,
Isaiah 35:5-6 " At that time the eyes of the blind ones will be opened, and the very ears of the deaf ones will be unstopped. 6 At that time the lame one will climb up just as a stag does, and the tongue of the speechless one will cry out in gladness. For in the wilderness waters will have burst out, and torrents in the desert plain"
Isaiah 33:24 "And no resident will say: “I am sick.” The people that are dwelling in [the land] will be those pardoned for their error. "
Acts 24:15 " and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous"
2007-09-23 12:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses learn in the bible, that the last person that was able to do any kind of miracles were the apostles. Miraculous gifts ended after apostles days. 1 Cor. 13:8-11 explains that. 1 Tim. 5:23 states disciples did not miraculously heal themselves. as for the fact that its Satan who does such things, 2 Cor. 11:14 states : "for satan himself keeps transforming himself into an angel of light." he will make bad things seem good. it says in the bible itself. nobody teaches them anything, everything is proven with the bible. and everyone says they change their bible, how can that be if when they go door-to-door and offer bible studies they give u the option of studying with your own bible, wether it be catholic or anything, if theyre bible was different theyd need to carry around a whole stack of different bibles dont u think?
2007-09-23 12:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by Kr@zie♥Be@utiful 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a JW lady visit me when God did a healing in my life. I was so excited to share it. She told me what you asked in your question. I will be interested to hear if it is different.
2007-09-23 12:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Jehovah does what he wants. Although my personal opinion is most of what is on TV are scams for money. But not Satanic...
2007-09-23 14:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by AEH101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to ask you? I couldn't help but read your questions all designed to discredit Jehovah's Witnesses? Why?
Does your church believe in divine healing?
I didn't know they didn't.
You are a chick with some serious mental problems.
what is your problem?
That is absolutely the only thing on your mind? Has to be something wrong with that?
2007-09-23 14:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by Steven 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't think you can give a Witness the creeps faster than to talk about God doing miracles or speaking to you.....They always think it is demonic influences.....
I don't see many miracles and I haven't seen what I believe to be Godly manifestation of tongues, but I wouldn't presume to Grieve the Holy spirit in saying that it never happens.
2007-09-23 12:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nina, reach for your Bible and Read this passage :
“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ And yet then I will confess to them: I never knew you!”—Matt. 7:21-23.
So Nina, IF people DO do this stuff you mention.. what is Jesus Response to them? I know you just dying to say it out loud....
2007-09-23 17:46:24 · answer #8 · answered by conundrum 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋