"Jesus told his disciples that when they entered a house and were welcomed, they should “stay in that house, eating and drinking the things they [would] provide.” But if they entered a city and were not well received, they should “go out into its broad ways and say, ‘Even the dust that got stuck to our feet from your city we wipe off against you.’” (Luke 10:7, 10, 11)
Wiping or shaking the dust off one’s feet would signify that the disciples were peacefully leaving the unreceptive house or city to the consequences that would eventually come from God. But those who received Jesus’ disciples with kindness put themselves in line for blessings. Jesus told his apostles on another occasion: “He that receives you receives me also, and he that receives me receives him also that sent me forth. And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water to drink because he is a disciple, I tell you truly, he will by no means lose his reward.”—Matthew 10:40, 42.
Watchtower 98' 3/1 page 30.
Just informing all here that it is time I listen to the words of Jesus. He strongly suggest his followers recongnize when they are not welcome in anothers house or forums and should move on. If anyone here would like to PM me with any honest questions about the Bible and the JW's view on them, please do so. But if it is to ridicule and degrade Jehovah and his organization please do not waist your time or mine as I will simply ignor them.
Peace to all......
Originally posted by galveston75May you accept Christ as your great God and Savior and may peace be with you also.
"Jesus told his disciples that when they entered a house and were welcomed, they should “stay in that house, eating and drinking the things they [would] provide.” But if they entered a city and were not well received, they should “go out into its broad ways and say, ‘Even the dust that got stuck to our feet from your city we wipe off against you.’” (Luke ...[text shortened]... tion please do not waist your time or mine as I will simply ignor them.
Peace to all......
HallelluYah !!! Praise the Lord! Holy! Holy! Holy!
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Originally posted by galveston75before you go can you tell if this is serious or a bit of j.w. humor?
"Jesus told his disciples that when they entered a house and were welcomed, they should “stay in that house, eating and drinking the things they [would] provide.” But if they entered a city and were not well received, they should “go out into its broad ways and say, ‘Even the dust that got stuck to our feet from your city we wipe off against you.’” (Luke ...[text shortened]... tion please do not waist your time or mine as I will simply ignor them.
Peace to all......
Originally posted by stellspalfieThat's definately serious!
before you go can you tell if this is serious or a bit of j.w. humor?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbhW3cKUK30
Imagine if young guys didn't jerk off! I reckon we'd have a much more violent society.
It seems they are not addressing the root of the problem
Originally posted by galveston75Jesus warned Christians about internet forums?
"Jesus told his disciples that when they entered a house and were welcomed, they should “stay in that house, eating and drinking the things they [would] provide.” But if they entered a city and were not well received, they should “go out into its broad ways and say, ‘Even the dust that got stuck to our feet from your city we wipe off against you.’” (Luke ...[text shortened]... tion please do not waist your time or mine as I will simply ignor them.
Peace to all......
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Originally posted by karoly aczelthere would be a lot of tightly coiled springs, friendly games between men of golf, pool, football, cards, xbox would be a thing of the past. men wouldnt be able to post on chess forums without storming off the minute they are made to look stupid (10 bonus points for bringing it back on topic!!).
That's definately serious!
Imagine if young guys didn't jerk off! I reckon we'd have a much more violent society.
It seems they are not addressing the root of the problem
Originally posted by galveston75It's not a question of 'being welcome', everyone is welcome. This a debate forum though, people here are from various backgrounds scattered around the world. As a result of this we have a diverse spectrum of opinions presented here. People are going to disagree with each other, that's life. What seems to be your issue is that you can't process dissent, never have done and never will do i. What you see as not 'being welcome' is simply a case of other people disagreeing with you.
"Jesus told his disciples that when they entered a house and were welcomed, they should “stay in that house, eating and drinking the things they [would] provide.” But if they entered a city and were not well received, they should “go out into its broad ways and say, ‘Even the dust that got stuck to our feet from your city we wipe off against you.’” (Luke ...[text shortened]... tion please do not waist your time or mine as I will simply ignor them.
Peace to all......
-Removed-Actually I don't think its that at all. I think they believe that being persecuted is a sign that they are the true followers of Jehovah and so they look for persecution as confirmation of their beliefs. The OP of this thread is similar in that Galveston clearly believes that being unwelcome here is in part confirmation that he is on the right track.
Originally posted by twhiteheadYou and divegeester are merely describing different facets of the same thing as galveston75 and robbie themselves deliberately conflate a whole range of things, including rejection, persecution, dissent, scrutiny, hatred. "Rejecting them is like rejecting Jehovah in their mind [and this rejection was predicted by the Bible]..." and they conflate this rejection with persecution and so "...they believe that being persecuted is a sign that they are the true followers of Jehovah and so they look for persecution as confirmation of their beliefs."
Actually I don't think its that at all. I think they believe that being persecuted is a sign that they are the true followers of Jehovah and so they look for persecution as confirmation of their beliefs. The OP of this thread is similar in that Galveston clearly believes that being unwelcome here is in part confirmation that he is on the right track.