solite3:
your mockery is totally irrelevant.
What count is God's word.

1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

remiiko:
I truly appreciate your hard work here JMAN05...why don't you allow the children of elders in your congregation attend university n higher institution.

JMAN05:


Such decision is personal.

remiiko:
bit some of your elders are been deleted for allowing their children attend higher Institution.

remiiko:
bit some of your elders are been deleted for allowing their children attend higher Institution.

remiiko:
I truly appreciate your hard work here JMAN05...why don't you allow the children of elders in your congregation attend university n higher institution.

paulGrundy:


http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/higher-education-university.php

JMAN05:


Many are serving with their children in a higher institutions close to them.

What should concern you though is why discourage higher institutions, and encourage vocational schools. The former lives the student unemployed when there is no job available. Even when employed, it consumes the witness' time so that few hours is left for the Lord. (1cor 15:58). Most work studied in the Universities lack future value, they start and end here.

Another risk is that of bad association. First, bad people fill those institutions and can be a snare for a witness, but the MOST important reason is the fact that that institution is for higher learning, teachings that often contradicts the bible. These part of the curriculum could just be a borrowed course which are compulsory for the student. 1cor 15:33 is contextually against such things. The bad association Paul warned against is with regard to doctrinal matters. He was concerned that bad associates are turning and teaching Corinthians falsehood which would corrupt there good habit of truthful Christian stand. You can imagine of someone not only being around such people, but being taught falsehood with all persuasion eg evolution.

If the goal of your going into those institutions is so that you can gain a skill that would help you earn some money, why not vocational schools? Why not learn a trade? A work that will make you selfreliant and have your time for the ministry? However, such reasoning does not mean that one is forced to chose vocational education. It is strictly the decision of the head of the family to decide while not being ignorant of the risks. None is judged for any decisions he makes in this regard, for Jah will judge all. (ROM 14:10).

remiiko:
you apostate you too annoying.

JMAN05:


Many are serving with their children in a higher institutions close to them.

What should concern you though is why discourage higher institutions, and encourage vocational schools. The former lives the student unemployed when there is no job available. Even when employed, it consumes the witness' time so that few hours is left for the Lord. (1cor 15:58). Most work studied in the Universities lack future value, they start and end here.

Another risk is that of bad association. First, bad people fill those institutions and can be a snare for a witness, but the MOST important reason is the fact that that institution is for higher learning, teachings that often contradicts the bible. These part of the curriculum could just be a borrowed course which are compulsory for the student. 1cor 15:33 is contextually against such things. The bad association Paul warned against is with regard to doctrinal matters. He was concerned that bad associates are turning and teaching Corinthians falsehood which would corrupt there good habit of truthful Christian stand. You can imagine of someone not only being around such people, but being taught falsehood with all persuasion eg evolution.

If the goal of your going into those institutions is so that you can gain a skill that would help you earn some money, why not vocational schools? Why not learn a trade? A work that will make you selfreliant and have your time for the ministry? However, such reasoning does not mean that one is forced to chose vocational education. It is strictly the decision of the head of the family to decide while not being ignorant of the risks. None is judged for any decisions he makes in this regard, for Jah will judge all. (ROM 14:10).

solite3:
Jehovah witnesses it is time for you to give your life to Christ you are herding towards hell fire!
Mark 9:45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

sir I really appreciate your effort to make mi understand.... I wud love to talk with you privately...

dolphinheart:

pls allow me to add my own personal views

ABILITY: truthfully, going through personal experiences, university education is not for everyone, not trying to demean anyone , but the fact is that some children are not capable of getting or understandING the knowledge that is given in the university. No matter how much time is dedicated to studying, they cannot understand. I have friends who where in my class, very smart guys when it comes to doing thing's, solving problems, fixing things, but when it comes to book, headache starts!
It is a fact that not everyone has the same talent or gift(don't know if that's a right word to use), therefore a parent who is concerned about their childrens development both spiritually and secularly will take time to study the child's ability to learn. If it's confirmed that the childs abilities lies elsewhere other than university education, why don't you pursue such goals . why send a child to the university when he or she will not be able, due to no fault of theirs, learn much there.

TIME: look at the world today, let's take Nigeria for example, university education takes at least 4 years to get a degree, plus one year youth service, most people to learn other things for example plumbing, mechanic, tailoring, etc seldom take that long.
They are after finishing studying such works are capable of starting off on their own, they can be financially independent, some are even bringing money home before gaining freedom.
Most times, university graduates go back home, become dependents on their parents while still looking for that very elusive job, some find it, some never find it ,some graduates end up after spending so many years in the university learning how to make shoes, farming, etc.

Another issue one should look at when considering time is the issue of your certificate becoming useless. you went to school for 5 years, got a b.sc degree, only for employers to favour masters degree over b.sc. You decided to go for masters , years later you are looking for job, only for employees to favour multiple masters degree , multiple certificates , ph.d , several years of experience over your masters degree. The worst part is their preference for an age you are older than.

OPPORTUNITY: every year , there is far lesser opportunity of a university graduate getting a job based on what he or she studied in the university.

FINANCE: some families do not have the capacity to send their child to the university, why consume resources on an education you do not know the outcome when their are other better ,self sustainable, progressive options.

FREEDOM: their is more time on your hand to take care of, and attend to family, spirituAl growth, happiness and any other things if you are the master of your work, as a shoemaker, no one will give you wahala if you decided to only make 5 shoes per week, but if you think university education will make your boS's not give you wahala cus you came late or did not come to work , I pity you.

SECURITY: University education does not guarantee job security the way vocational education can.


All this and more must a parent consider when sending their child to the university, I have a friend who after secondary school went to study Capentery, he now lives in his own house , married with kids. He also has a car, I also have another friend who went to the university, works with a bank and is paid peanuts, he wears suits from morning to night but still in debt at the end of the month.

I did not say university education is not important, but it if evident that it is not a must that you must have university education. If your main goal in life is to serve jehovah, then one must consider extensively the pros and cons, benefit and dis-benefit of obtaining university education for yourself and for your children

JMAN05:


That's true. However, some can also point out some good in getting a certificate which moves them to make the choice. As xtens though, we weigh the spiritual danger therein.

Seun:
jman05:
Is it true that Jehovah's witnesses don't pray? If not, what's the difference between the way you pray and the way most Christians pray?