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APOPTOSIS:
Jehovah's Witness is operating at a different level.
They have been steadfast, resolute and committed.
I hold no grudge against them. They downplay commercialization of churches.
They entertain persecutions a lot, in fact more than several Christian bodies.
Seems in their church everyone is at same level irrespective of your degree, financial acquaintance and contacts.
And it seems they obey the Bible the most:
-They hardly disturb neighbors during prayers.
-They frown at intimidation and flamboyant lifestyles.
-They ensure financial gifts are covered and never displeased at whatever they recieve.
-Their members would make good politicians but they frown at politics
I respect them. I judge based on actions and not what I'm told.

immaculatesense:
I am on my way to the memorial. I was invited by a group of wonderful friends. I had attended during my youth service some couple of years ago. I wish to have a wonderful time. Though I won't be eating the meal because I need to abide by their rules.

Thanks.

Emusan:
What is their rules?

You should abide by Bible rules, don't you think so?

immaculatesense:
I understand you.
But since I obliged to attend and I was not forced and this is not even my first time. I know that they do not eat the emblem in that assembly. It will be insensitive for me to just pick the emblem and eat when it is passed before me.
That was what I meant by that statement.

Thanks.

Emusan:
Even though you claimed you understood my point but you didn't address it.

Now, on to the @color part.

You're invited and OFFER the emblem but you decided not to partake based on a set rules by the organizer.

Was that food a sacrifice offered to an IDOLS? No!

This is a SUPPOSED FOOD that is about The Lord.

This is what the scripture says about emblem sharing: "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of the Christ? The loaf that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of the Christ?  Because there is one loaf, we, although many, are one body, for we are all partaking of that one loaf."; 1 Corin 10:16 - NWT

If you read downward, you can see how Apostle Paul used that to address the food offered to an IDOLS and how a VISITOR should handle it.

Are you supposed to avoid a food blessed in the name of Jesus Christ when the food was not offered to an IDOLS?

Is the food offered in Jesus name not suppose to be one of the best food without restriction for believers to partake?

If the scripture even allows believers to eat the food offered to an IDOLS based on one's conscience, how much more will the food offered in Jesus name?

immaculatesense:
Sir
I understand your thoughts quite clear.
I eat the emblem in my own church and I fully partake in it.
Not eating it IN THEIR ASSEMBLY does not have any consequence since I may still eat it in my church later this month.
Thanks.

immaculatesense:
Sir
I understand your thoughts quite clear.

I eat the emblem in my own church and I fully partake in it.

I was invited and I know their rules. I could have said no, I wasn't forced.

When I got there, they quoted and quoted some scriptures out of context on why people should not eat it.

I knew it was out of context but I am a man of peace.

I was not called to disrupt their service but just as a guest.

Not eating it IN THEIR ASSEMBLY does not have any consequence since I may still eat it in my church later this month.

Thanks.

Emusan:
You keep claiming you understood my point yet you haven't addressed it.



GOOD which you believe it's in line with the scripture.

Can you eat emblem in your church if it's not in line with the scripture?



Of course, I know but what is the importance of granting such invitation when you know the scripture you so dear and hold as God's word is being disrupted.



And you feel comfortable in such gathering when you know this is all about SALVATION and eternity.

Do you think Jesus will be in a place where God's word is being applied out of context?



A man of peace won't be in a gathering of mockers and be at peace with him/herself.

For you to be comfortable in such gathering when you know things pertaining to eternity is being disrupted is called for a concern.



What is the purpose of being in that service that has to be about SHARING CHRIST BODY AND BLOOD as I posted in the above verse without be a partaker of it?



So what is the purpose of you being in that service?

Was the service not about the EMBLEM?



You're welcome

immaculatesense:
Sir.
You have filled everywhere with questions.
Okay sir. No vex.

Thanks.

Emusan:
Did you see any sign of anger in my post?

It's good as you couldn't address any of the questions.

immaculatesense:
Sir.
There are no reasons to answer the questions after I have respected your observations.

Thanks

immaculatesense:
I am on my way to the memorial. I was invited by a group of wonderful friends. I had attended during my youth service some couple of years ago. I wish to have a wonderful time. Though I won't be eating the meal because I need to abide by their rules.
Thanks.

MaxInDHouse:
The OP knows the consequences of eating the emblem he is just the son of the serpent who instigated Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit but himself never ate it. Adam and Eve died in the process while the serpent lives on.
If he's truly convinced that he should take the emblem please ask him if they will prevent him from taking it.
Because he knows it's his death warrant he will sign instantly if he dare eats it! 1Corinthians 11:30

MaxInDHouse:
The OP knows the consequences of eating the emblem he is just the son of the serpent who instigated Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit but himself never ate it. Adam and Eve died in the process while the serpent lives on.
If he's truly convinced that he should take the emblem please ask him if they will prevent him from taking it.
Because he knows it's his death warrant he will sign instantly if he dare eats it! 1Corinthians 11:30

MaxInDHouse:
The OP knows the consequences of eating the emblem he is just the son of the serpent who instigated Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit but himself never ate it. Adam and Eve died in the process while the serpent lives on.
If he's truly convinced that he should take the emblem please ask him if they will prevent him from taking it.
Because he knows it's his death warrant he will sign instantly if he dare eats it! 1Corinthians 11:30

immaculatesense:
Max
You know I won't support tantrums.
We all have different views about issues. But we can all be respectful in passing our view and addressing others' views. Thanks.

Questionnaires:
MAXINDHOUSE is The Only Reasonable Christian That I've Come Across On This Forum That Creates Discourse And Debates Without Trying To Hurt The Emotions of Others No Matter How They Don't Agree With His Philosophy.

MightySparrow:
Delusion.
I eat the emblem every time over thirty years now, I get stronger. Maybe, Jehovah's Witnesses' emblem has poison in it. The blood of Jesus cleanses, never stains. Delusion pro max.

MaxInDHouse:
Traditionalists and Muslims continued to sacrifice animals till today claiming they are doing it for God so i respect your religion even though you don't respect mine, one thing i won't do is interfaith.
Your God is not my God please worship yours while i worship mine there is no need disturbing yourself over my faith it's like a parallel that can never ever meet with yours!

MightySparrow:
So, you are afraid to take the memorial emblem for the fear of death?

MaxInDHouse:
I am not going to heaven only those who has been chosen for heavenly hope eats it so wetin concern monkey with butter?

MightySparrow:
I am going to heaven, so I am taking the emblem. Our destinations are not the same.

Emusan:
I saw a video of invitation posted by a JWs and from the video the speaker said "Millions of people around the world will be at the memorial and guess what, you can be among them"-(not a direct quote)

Then I ask, what is the essence of being in that memorial service and not PARTICIPATING in the emblem?

In the night Jesus made that statement, "Do this in the remembrance of me" - were only few people participated in the emblem or everyone present?

immaculatesense:
I understand you.
But since I obliged to attend and I was not forced and this is not even my first time. I know that they do not eat the emblem in that assembly. It will be insensitive for me to just pick the emblem and eat when it is passed before me.
That was what I meant by that statement.

Thanks.

MaxInDHouse:
God has a new creation
His spirit-anointed sons.
He has bought them from mankind
His approval they’ve won.

(CHORUS)
A special possession.
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.

They are a holy nation.
Who handle the truth aright.
God has called them from darkness.
To his wonderful light.

(CHORUS)
A special possession.
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.

Faithful to their commission.
They gather the other sheep.
To the Lamb they are loyal.
His commandments they keep.

(CHORUS)
A special possession
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.

MrPresident1:
There are no virgins in Jehovah witness of American