Originally posted by beauroberts
Out of respect for the Jehovah Witness organization and their wishes to not hold fellowship with me I shall refrain from conversing with any Witnesses directly. This is meant as a safe guard for you, while I think on the nature of my ways.
Here is my perception of the incident to further add clarity to what we are all talking about.
I love people. ...[text shortened]... really bright flame, a would be beacon for Christ, why would they attempt to put it out.
Beau
I'll tell you I disagree with the Jehovah Witness organization's view on
blood transfusions for a couple of reasons. First being I don't believe there
were blood transfusions taking place during the law, I believe the very
first one was done in the 1600's. God gives us laws for our protection, and
there are several good reasons why that practice if not done properly
cause more harm than good. He forbid certain creatures to eat, I can only
imagine for the same reason, done incorrectly would cause harm.
In scripture even when Jesus healed people He told them to do all the
proper things, example healing a leper He had them show themselves to
the priest to be declared clean. He never asked someone to put their lives
or others in danger to show faith! He went about it in a proper fashion!
I believe abstaining from blood was more to do with food and drink, which
again was for their own good. It is being taken out of context for the
medical practices we have today.
I read your posts and I sort of question you when you say that the Jehovah
Witness organization gave you a chance to do those things you knew to do
such as share Jesus Christ, feed the hungry, and so on. You need someone
to give you permission, or tell you what to do, when you already know
what is right?
I believe you over all, and I suggest you go to God in Jesus name, but do
this instead of looking for a man to tell you what to do, or give you
permission, ask God to have the Holy Spirit lead you where He wants you.
After all the steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord, not any
organization.