2007-12-17 13:41:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
OK what about Moses or David or many other Leaders of the early congregation? Did they not have multiple wives?
2007-12-17 14:01:42 · update #1
Maria: Witnesses claim that Jesus was the first Jehovah's Witness...If that is so...Why is my question ridiculous?
2007-12-17 14:51:59 · update #2
HaannahJPaul....You know what I am asking...It is not like you to tapdance the issue...either answer the gist of the question or refrain.
2007-12-18 01:36:57 · update #3
yes
i think all of them would have been (David, Isaac, Jacob, etc.)
2007-12-17 15:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Strictly speaking, Abraham was not a Jehovah's Witness, not in the sense of which you seem to have in mind: part of a congregation, part of a congregated throng which worships Jehovah God. Although in its fundamental meaning, Abraham does meet the criteria for being a witness of Jehovah. His faith made him such. That this is so can be seen from a comparison of the eleventh chapter of Hebrews, particularly, Hebrews 11:17 which speaks of Abraham and his sterling faith.
Still, Abraham was not an Israelite. He was not even a Jew. Abraham was a Hebrew. Is there a difference? Most assuredly. Moreover, from what would he have been disfellowshipped? There was no congregation, Christian or otherwise, from which to disfellowship him. The closest thing to disfellowshipping under the Law covenant was death – inasmuch as one would be "cut off" from life which, of course, included being cut off from faithful worshipers and family. But of course, the Mosaic Law did not exist during Abraham's life even though under it, adultery was condemned and punished with death. So your question is moot.
Hannah J Paul
2007-12-18 06:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
when Jesus came and gave us the new convenant, adultery was labeled as an offence. Jw's were not even around for the first 1500 yrs. of Christianity, so I doubt your statement has any relevence at all, it is ridiculous.
2007-12-17 22:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ah, but dearie...anything Abraham did in those days was before the New Ways. He will be in heaven according to JWs, so what do you think?
2007-12-17 21:45:08 · answer #4 · answered by dumbuglyweirdo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Friend,
The Commandments had not been written in the day of Abraham.
Sincerely in Christ Jesus,
lostnsavd...
2007-12-17 21:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by lostnsavd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we are all held accountable for our sins.weather disfellowshipped, or death (the wages of sin is death)
2007-12-17 21:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋