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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Nobody: 12:03am On Dec 12, 2016
sunnyt1:

do people participate in mmm to be the richest in the world?

question
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by itsmaleekbaby(m): 12:06am On Dec 12, 2016
Koleman:
wat baffles me is the speed with which stories like these make front page.... abeg make mods them pity us naw. una don make money and una no want us to join una too I know its satanic but my question is how much the so-called saints don give us Note: I haven't joined mmm yet but will join soon sha.

Call me let me register you. Started with 40k now getting 90k monthly
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by jaywhoco(m): 2:19am On Dec 12, 2016
iamloyalty:
Who is this apostate that posted this? What do you want to achieve with this? You better watch it!
insightful...you must be a sister. Thought of the same thing.

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by zheroes(m): 4:41am On Dec 12, 2016
tayooluwole:
They should rather face their gospel...and let Nigerians decide how they risk their hard-earned money...
they are facing their gospel!!! The OP doesn't know its not everything you post on a social media, I just wonder why some people can't control their fingers!!! He surely will not be a good confidant!!!!

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by mokkalu1(m): 5:03am On Dec 12, 2016
Note:IF U NEVER JOIN, BETTER NO JOIN O.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by frubben(m): 7:56am On Dec 12, 2016
Koleman:
wat baffles me is the speed with which stories like these make front page.... abeg make mods them pity us naw. una don make money and una no want us to join una too I know its satanic but my question is how much the so-called saints don give us Note: I haven't joined mmm yet but will join soon sha.

Bros go join shaperly ooo, if u follow Nigeria pastor na hunger go kill u. Even if e crash, make we chop our money first.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by MightySparrow: 7:57am On Dec 12, 2016
What is ponzi schemes
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by alizma: 8:01am On Dec 12, 2016
dreezybines:


I grab your point...

As long as you are lending, with the mind of collecting that interest it's not scriptural...

Please read those verses very well...

A person doing the mmm stuff is doing it to get his/her money and the interest... or do u think other wise?

@bolded Come to think of it, No anyHow person can just come to you for money and you'll lend it out...
You can only lend someone you know money...

Please why collecting interest from a person close to you? The only reason why a person will do that is because he/she is a stingy person...

I've corrected the verse,Thanks...


I have looked carefully into those verses. the word of God's concern is concerned mainly about you showing and compassion towards your brother in need by not charging high interest on financial assistance you render to him not about you having the mindset of collecting such internet when the other person on his own without pressure promised such.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 8:12am On Dec 12, 2016
peterunla:
you are a bloody liar. where I read the letter you are talking about. we concluded our own convention last week.

And how can a Witness use such a language? Do please watch your expressions. And sure he is right. Was the letter not directed to Congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide? Is Nairaland one of such?

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by itelima: 8:26am On Dec 12, 2016
dreezybines:
One thing I know is, if you're a real Christian and you study the word of God properly with understanding and the guide of the Holy Spirit , you won't be into any of the Ponzi scheme...

Lemme share some verses of the Bible...

Leviticus 25 vs 37
Ezekiel 18 vs 8
Psalm 15 vs 5...
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Ur verse of Scripture has nothing to do with MMM.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 8:32am On Dec 12, 2016
Artistree:

I've been scrolling down to see a comment like this, it is just an admonition and not a specific warning not to participate in MMM.
Normally we're not allowed to discuss business in our meeting places or in field service.

You lot are just looking for ways to justify your involvement in the scheme. Were u expecting MMM to be mentioned? The issue is, is MMM a ponzi scheme? And you know it is, so what is your defence? When a previous letter was written about pyramid schemes years ago, which was mentioned by name? Please do not showcase this trend in public.

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 8:35am On Dec 12, 2016
jist2day:

Please, don't mind those quoting the letter out of contest.
They are only placing a general warning.
mmm have never ran away with anybody's money in any country. So,it's not in the class of fraudulent ponzi schemes.

is MMM a ponzi scheme? Yes. Was the letter against Ponzi schemes? Yes. So what is your defence?

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Artistree: 8:37am On Dec 12, 2016
Callmemike:


You lot are just looking for ways to justify your involvement in the scheme. Were u expecting MMM to be mentioned? The issue is, is MMM a ponzi scheme? And you know it is, so what is your defence? When a previous letter was written about pyramid schemes years ago, which was mentioned by name? Please do not showcase this trend in public.
NOTHING in my post shows I'm an MMM participant brother and no, I will not banter with you, NEVER!

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 9:02am On Dec 12, 2016
ekanDamie:

definitely, u a brother. I have been battling with this MMM thought for a while.
can we discuss on it?

As a witness, use your bible trained conscience. Follow bible principles and you will not go wrong. Let me give u an example. This letter was against ponzi schemes. Is MMM a ponzi scheme? We know it is. So will coating it with white make it a little better? What principles come to the fore here? Mostly Greed. If a witness comes and tells u he wants to do soccerbet, what will you tell him? What principles apply? You can see they are the same. So dear, research about the scheme, dig up in your personal study, meet mature people in your congregation. Not a faceless person whom you cannot vouch for his spirituality. Finally do not look for answers that u want to hear. Ndeewo

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 9:08am On Dec 12, 2016
Artistree:

NOTHING in my post shows I'm an MMM participant brother and no, I will not banter with you, NEVER!

I am sorry if i sounded brusque. My apologies. The more reason why it does not always bode well to discuss these stuffs in a public forum. The information provided goes beyond discussing with our brothers at meetings. It involves our own involvement. Each person makes his own decision, but let us please, by our words and actions not lead others to the wrong decision. My apologies again. What are brothers for?

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by ekanDamie: 9:22am On Dec 12, 2016
Callmemike:


As a witness, use your bible trained conscience. Follow bible principles and you will not go wrong. Let me give u an example. This letter was against ponzi schemes. Is MMM a ponzi scheme? We know it is. So will coating it with white make it a little better? What principles come to the fore here? Mostly Greed. If a witness comes and tells u he wants to do soccerbet, what will you tell him? What principles apply? You can see they are the same. So dear, research about the scheme, dig up in your personal study, meet mature people in your congregation. Not a faceless person whom you cannot vouch for his spirituality. Finally do not look for answers that u want to hear. Ndeewo
thanks brother.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by amajato: 9:26am On Dec 12, 2016
Elijahrona:
Gb stands for governing body. These men are the anointed leaders of Jehovah's witnesses worldwide.

They sent a letter.. Not just to Nigerian congregations but to congregations worldwide.

I attended our weekly meetings today and a letter warning against any ponzi schemes was read.

Can't say everything in it sha but the details were:
1. Trust God for all your financial needs

2. If you're not sure whether the scheme would crash or not, don't introduce it to your brothers

3. Never be driven by the love of money

4. Satan is looking for ways to drive Christians into his court. Try to be vigilant

At the end of the letter, Hebrew 13: 5 and 6 was read.

Thank God i didn't go mmm or anyone
if truly you are a brother then immediately delete this post. As Jehovah's witnesses we are neutral, we don't get involve in such debate. The letter was an admonition from the body to the Christian congregations and not to the general public. Do the needful now

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Princewell2012(m): 10:13am On Dec 12, 2016
Koleman:
wat baffles me is the speed with which stories like these make front page.... abeg make mods them pity us naw. una don make money and una no want us to join una too I know its satanic but my question is how much the so-called saints don give us Note: I haven't joined mmm yet but will join soon sha.

Yes you're right am still wandering why any thread against mmm always be on the front page?


But that will not stop me, am just waiting for my guilder to be through with my registration.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by bonnez(m): 10:49am On Dec 12, 2016
Haoqi24:



Nah you didn't catch my drift


So wia d drift come go na?

Drift, drifttttttttttttt! Where u dey na?

What? The drift has been kidnapped?

#BrinkBackOurDrift
#IStandWithDrift
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Artistree: 11:16am On Dec 12, 2016
Callmemike:


I am sorry if i sounded brusque. My apologies. The more reason why it does not always bode well to discuss these stuffs in a public forum. The information provided goes beyond discussing with our brothers at meetings. It involves our own involvement. Each person makes his own decision, but let us please, by our words and actions lead others to the wrong decision. My apologies again. What are brothers for?
Apologies accepted, hope you're good?

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 11:37am On Dec 12, 2016
Artistree:
Apologies accepted, hope you're good?
Sure. Jah prospers us

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by jist2day: 12:25pm On Dec 12, 2016
Callmemike:


is MMM a ponzi scheme? Yes. Was the letter against Ponzi schemes? Yes. So what is your defence?
If you say mmm is ponzi,then it means everybody is into different kinds of ponzi,including you.
Although the so-called letter was never written by the governing body of Jehovah's witnesses,mmm was never founded on fraudulent grounds.
The founder of mmm has suffered a lot of persecution and that should make you understand what mmm represents-a financial bridge.
mmm idealogy is based on the fact that people should work and be paid accordinly. People should not be enslaved because they are working,people should work,enjoy the work and be respected for the job they do.
The rich class knows that once everybody key into this idea,there will be less and less people to put to slavish jobs and oppress financially.
mmm pays.
WISH NOTHING BAD FOR MMM
WISHING SOMETHING BAD FOR MMM MEANS WISHING BAD SUFFERING FOR YOUR FELLOW HUMANS.
Be kind and be ready to support and give power to the weak and downtrodden in the society.
SAY NO TO PROPAGANDA AND LIES AGAINST MMM.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 12:42pm On Dec 12, 2016
jist2day:

If you say mmm is ponzi,then it means everybody is into different kinds of ponzi,including you.
Although the so-called letter was never written by the governing body of Jehovah's witnesses,mmm was never founded on fraudulent grounds.
The founder of mmm has suffered a lot of persecution and that should make you understand what mmm represents-a financial bridge.
mmm idealogy is based on the fact that people should work and be paid accordinly. People should not be enslaved because they are working,people should work,enjoy the work and be respected for the job they do.
The rich class knows that once everybody key into this idea,there will be less and less people to put to slavish jobs and oppress financially.
mmm pays.
WISH NOTHING BAD FOR MMM
WISHING SOMETHING BAD FOR MMM MEANS WISHING BAD SUFFERING FOR YOUR FELLOW HUMANS.
Be kind and be ready to support and give power to the weak and downtrodden in the society.
SAY NO TO PROPAGANDA AND LIES AGAINST MMM.

Let me understand the foundation of our discussion. Are you a Witness?
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by jist2day: 12:46pm On Dec 12, 2016
Callmemike:

Let me understand the foundation of our discussion. Are you a Witness?
No sentiments,I just stated facts for you. say whatever you have here.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 2:02pm On Dec 12, 2016
jist2day:

No sentiments,I just stated facts for you.
say whatever you have here.

1. I asked cos Witnesses stand with the truth. Is MMM a ponzi scheme? Check online. At least www.wikipedia.com os there for you.

2. You said that MMM was not founded on false grounds. Cos u do not understand how a ponzi scheme works. Hemce the founder of MMM has been guilty of corrupt practices and jailed for that verify this statement.

3. Has MMM has not crashed before? Why did USA ban it and other Ponzi schemes? Why is MMM not active in Europe and other developed nations?Too bad. Stand with the truth. It has. Check online.

First know what a ponzi scheme is. I am sure u do not. Then check the details i put out to you, then we can talk

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by amajato: 2:46pm On Dec 12, 2016
Callmemike:


1. I asked cos Witnesses stand with the truth. Is MMM a ponzi scheme? Check online. At least www.wikipedia.com os there for you.

2. You said that MMM was not founded on false grounds. Cos u do not understand how a ponzi scheme works. Hemce the founder of MMM has been guilty of corrupt practices and jailed for that verify this statement.

3. Has MMM has not crashed before? Why did USA ban it and other Ponzi schemes? Why is MMM not active in Europe and other developed nations?Too bad. Stand with the truth. It has. Check online.

First know what a ponzi scheme is. I am sure u do not. Then check the details i put out to you, then we can talk
if you are a witness then u won't discuss a letter from the governing body in a public forum. It is meant for the Christian congregation not nairaland.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Rickiedee(m): 4:15pm On Dec 12, 2016
When God said my people perish for lack of knowledge, he probbly had j wit in mind.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by jist2day: 4:20pm On Dec 12, 2016
Callmemike:


1. I asked cos Witnesses stand with the truth. Is MMM a ponzi scheme? Check online. At least www.wikipedia.com os there for you.

2. You said that MMM was not founded on false grounds. Cos u do not understand how a ponzi scheme works. Hemce the founder of MMM has been guilty of corrupt practices and jailed for that verify this statement.

3. Has MMM has not crashed before? Why did USA ban it and other Ponzi schemes? Why is MMM not active in Europe and other developed nations?Too bad. Stand with the truth. It has. Check online.

First know what a ponzi scheme is. I am sure u do not. Then check the details i put out to you, then we can talk
Why do you eat junk stories from the media.
mmm USA,china,and other countries are doing well.
I don't want to talk much.
Stop speaking negative about mmm.
It was the goverment that made away with people's cash from Marvrod's office .
Stop listening to one-sided story by haters.
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 5:17pm On Dec 12, 2016
jist2day:
Why do you eat junk stories from the media. mmm USA,china,and other countries are doing well. I don't want to talk much. Stop speaking negative about mmm. It was the goverment that made away with people's cash from Marvrod's office . Stop listening to one-sided story by haters.
show me a link online; i am waiting please

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Callmemike(m): 5:22pm On Dec 12, 2016
amajato:
if you are a witness then u won't discuss a letter from the governing body in a public forum. It is meant for the Christian congregation not nairaland.

i have already made that clear. I never quoted a letter herein. I am talking the Ponzi as it is: My comments was necessitated cos of a mention and question from someone. Which i think you would have noticed. Any other issue, here?

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Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by LilySopi(f): 7:06pm On Dec 12, 2016
Haoqi24:

Why do you think Paul wrote most of the new testament? #think

Understand simple English. Dont write for writing sake
Re: Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses Warns Against Ponzi Schemes by Haoqi24: 7:37pm On Dec 12, 2016
LilySopi:



Understand simple English. Dont write for writing sake

See if you don't understand just move along or ask the person to explain na

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