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Anonymous Coward User ID: 78885083 United States 09/21/2020 11:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in times of need, in persecutions and difficulties, for Christ.”—2 COR. 12:10. Quoting: DGN 1. What did the apostle Paul openly acknowledge? THE apostle Paul openly acknowledged that he at times felt weak. He admitted that his body was “wasting away,” that he had to struggle to do what was right, and that Jehovah did not always answer his prayers in the way he hoped He would. (2 Cor. 4:16; 12:7-9; Rom. 7:21-23) Paul also acknowledged that his opposers viewed him as weak. * But he did not allow the negative viewpoint of others or his own weaknesses to make him feel worthless.—2 Cor. 10:10-12, 17, 18. If you view it from analytical understanding, it’s saying god is within in us the same way the devil sways our thoughts in his favor or in the favor of sin and judgement. If you understand how god moves within, you don’t have to worry about the outside world. A rock in the midst of the storm |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78885083 United States 09/21/2020 11:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in times of need, in persecutions and difficulties, for Christ.”—2 COR. 12:10. Quoting: DGN 1. What did the apostle Paul openly acknowledge? THE apostle Paul openly acknowledged that he at times felt weak. He admitted that his body was “wasting away,” that he had to struggle to do what was right, and that Jehovah did not always answer his prayers in the way he hoped He would. (2 Cor. 4:16; 12:7-9; Rom. 7:21-23) Paul also acknowledged that his opposers viewed him as weak. * But he did not allow the negative viewpoint of others or his own weaknesses to make him feel worthless.—2 Cor. 10:10-12, 17, 18. Judgement of others is what we will be judged on afterlife because we are a piece of god grace. |
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User ID: 77801149 United States 09/21/2020 01:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2nd Corithians 12:9. But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Apparantly Jesus agreed. Humility. Last Edited by ~Newton's Own~ on 09/21/2020 01:34 PM A coward dies a thousand times, but the valiant need taste of death but once. Fear cuts deeper than swords. #Notmypresident. |
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(OP) User ID: 79389015 United States 09/24/2020 12:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in times of need, in persecutions and difficulties, for Christ.”—2 COR. 12:10. Quoting: DGN 1. What did the apostle Paul openly acknowledge? THE apostle Paul openly acknowledged that he at times felt weak. He admitted that his body was “wasting away,” that he had to struggle to do what was right, and that Jehovah did not always answer his prayers in the way he hoped He would. (2 Cor. 4:16; 12:7-9; Rom. 7:21-23) Paul also acknowledged that his opposers viewed him as weak. * But he did not allow the negative viewpoint of others or his own weaknesses to make him feel worthless.—2 Cor. 10:10-12, 17, 18. If you view it from analytical understanding, it’s saying god is within in us the same way the devil sways our thoughts in his favor or in the favor of sin and judgement. If you understand how god moves within, you don’t have to worry about the outside world. A rock in the midst of the storm Very good explanation. |
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(OP) User ID: 79389015 United States 09/24/2020 08:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2. According to 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10, what valuable lesson did Paul learn? 2 Paul learned a valuable lesson—a person can be strong even when he feels that he is weak. (Read 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10.) Jehovah told Paul that His power is “made perfect in weakness,” meaning that Jehovah’s power would make up for the strength that Paul lacked. First, let us see why we should not be troubled when our opponents insult us. |
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(OP) User ID: 79389015 United States 09/26/2020 02:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 4. How did the early Christians respond to the negative view that opposers had of them? 4 Did those early Christians allow the negative view of their opposers to stop them? No. The apostles Peter and John, for example, viewed it as an honor to be persecuted for following Jesus and sharing his teachings. (Acts 4:18-21; 5:27-29, 40-42) The disciples had no reason to feel ashamed. In the long run, those humble first-century Christians did more good for mankind than any of their opposers did. For example, the inspired books written by some of those Christians continue to give help and hope to millions of people. And the Kingdom they promoted not only is now in existence but will soon rule all of mankind. (Matt. 24:14) By comparison, the great political power that persecuted the Christians has collapsed into the ash heaps of history, whereas those loyal disciples are now kings in heaven. Their opposers, however, are dead; and if they are ever resurrected, they will be subjects of the Kingdom that was promoted by the Christians whom they hated.—Rev. 5:10. |
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(OP) User ID: 79389015 United States 09/28/2020 11:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 5. According to John 15:19, why are Jehovah’s people looked down on? 5 Today, as Jehovah’s people, we are sometimes looked down on and ridiculed as being unintelligent and weak. Why? Because we do not agree with the attitudes of those around us. We try to be humble, meek, and obedient. The world, on the other hand, admires the proud, the arrogant, and the rebellious. In addition, we do not get involved in politics, and we do not join the military forces of any country. We do not fit into the world’s mold, so we are considered to be inferior to others.—Read John 15:19; Rom. 12:2. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 79025813 United States 09/28/2020 12:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | He speaks of giving it up, control, leaving those which we cannot change, alone... I die daily! He means his ego!! When I take the power from myself, his ego, he is strong!! |
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(OP) User ID: 79389015 United States 09/28/2020 12:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How are such basic spiritual concepts so missed nowdays... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79025813 He speaks of giving it up, control, leaving those which we cannot change, alone... I die daily! He means his ego!! When I take the power from myself, his ego, he is strong!! Like as we learn humility we don't step on our own tail so much? |
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(OP) User ID: 79389015 United States 09/28/2020 02:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 6. What is Jehovah achieving with his people? 6 Despite what the world thinks of us, Jehovah is achieving extraordinary things with us. He is accomplishing the greatest preaching campaign in human history. His servants today produce the most widely translated and distributed journals on earth and use the Bible to help millions of people to improve their lives. All credit for these remarkable accomplishments goes to Jehovah, who uses a seemingly weak group of people to perform these powerful works. But what about us as individuals? Can Jehovah help us to be powerful? If so, what must we do to get his help? Let us now consider three specific things we can learn from the example set by the apostle Paul. |
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(OP) User ID: 79438418 United States 10/02/2020 01:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 8. According to Philippians 3:8 and footnote, how did Paul view the things he gave up, and why did he take “pleasure in weaknesses”? 8 Paul gladly gave up the things that made him powerful by the world’s standards. In fact, he came to view the seeming advantages that he formerly had as “a lot of garbage.” (Read Philippians 3:8 and footnote.) Paul paid a price for becoming a follower of Christ. He was hated by his own nation. (Acts 23:12-14) And he was beaten and imprisoned by his fellow citizens, the Romans. (Acts 16:19-24, 37) In addition, Paul became painfully aware of his own limitations. (Rom. 7:21-25) But rather than allow his opponents or his own shortcomings to cripple him, he took “pleasure in weaknesses.” Why? Because it was when he was weak that he saw God’s power at work in his life.—2 Cor. 4:7; 12:10. |
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User ID: 77849624 United States 10/02/2020 01:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Weak in the flesh means strong in the spirit thus your reliance on faith in God to carry you through Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance! Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes." |
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(OP) User ID: 79438418 United States 10/03/2020 12:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 9. How should we view any seeming disadvantages we have? 9 If we want to gain power from Jehovah, we must not think that physical strength, education, cultural background, or material wealth determine how valuable we are. These things are not what make us useful to Jehovah. In fact, not many of God’s people are “wise in a fleshly way, not many powerful, not many of noble birth.” Instead, Jehovah has chosen to use “the weak things of the world.” (1 Cor. 1:26, 27) So do not view any supposed disadvantages as obstacles to serving Jehovah. Instead, view them as opportunities, a chance to see Jehovah’s power working through you. For example, if you feel intimidated by those who try to make you doubt your beliefs, pray for Jehovah to give you boldness when defending your faith. (Eph. 6:19, 20) If you are struggling to cope with a chronic disability, ask Jehovah to give you the strength you need to stay as busy as you can in his service. Each time you see Jehovah help you, your faith grows and you become stronger. |
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(OP) User ID: 79438418 United States 10/07/2020 10:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 11. Why did David seem to be weak? (See cover picture.) 11 David was viewed as weak by the physically powerful warrior Goliath. When Goliath saw David, he “sneered at him in contempt.” After all, Goliath was bigger, better equipped, and better trained for war. David, on the other hand, was just an inexperienced boy who seemed to be poorly equipped for battle. But David turned what seemed to be a weakness into a strength. He relied on Jehovah for power, and he defeated his enemy.—1 Sam. 17:41-45, 50. |
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(OP) User ID: 79438418 United States 10/08/2020 11:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 12. What other challenge did David have to cope with? 12 David had to deal with another challenge that could have made him feel weak and powerless. David loyally served the one whom Jehovah had appointed as king of Israel, Saul. King Saul at first respected David. Later on, pride caused Saul to become jealous of David. Saul treated David badly, even trying to kill him.—1 Sam. 18:6-9, 29; 19:9-11. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73736729 United States 10/08/2020 12:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't know who knows all I know is I had studied one of your hurricanes names a few weeks back called Paulette then my boss started talking about a friend named Paul and then I started talking about a friend named Paul I knew and then that same day that's the day Ron Paul had a heart attack or stroke on live television in front of your faces... Entrapment is illegal and Trump's also an accessory for murdering his friend Epstein so those are both illegal, and paedophilia is illegal! [link to youtu.be (secure)] Don't let your government steal my alien tech for 28 years trying to kill me and my friends are family are your planets pretty much already dead.. yeah after your country stole my inventions for 28 years killing most of my friends family and celebrities I admire I learned not to join the military When I tried after high school but they denied me from the Air Force from being a fighter pilot even though the Air Force put me in a seizure in sixth grade up in New Hampshire at a military hospital when they took too much blood out of me I never got any money for that and I want to kill everyone on Earth for that alone and a three attempts on my life during Obama I never got any money for that makes me want to kill everyone on earth too and the government's stealing my inventions for 28 years killing everything around me That makes me want to kill everything on Earth! So yeah I figured out that the gang s had already taken over the military so really there's no reason to join the military they'll just take advantage of you your family and everyone around you just like the government does!! As Trump allows the US government to keep stealing my inventions during Obama during Bush during his presidency to make me keep killing and wiping out everyone on planet Earth!! That's all right they got Donald Trump's brother to show you matrix is real [link to youtu.be (secure)] And they got Donald Trump and bush and the Egyptian president in relative correlation to my information |
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(OP) User ID: 79438418 United States 10/09/2020 10:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 12. What other challenge did David have to cope with? 12 David had to deal with another challenge that could have made him feel weak and powerless. David loyally served the one whom Jehovah had appointed as king of Israel, Saul. King Saul at first respected David. Later on, pride caused Saul to become jealous of David. Saul treated David badly, even trying to kill him.—1 Sam. 18:6-9, 29; 19:9-11. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 75440448 United States 10/09/2020 10:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | all interactions with the demonic satanic cattle are just power based interactions, you might as well be interacting with an insect for all the meaningfulness of it Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75440448 actually insects are not as completely psychotic and power obsessed as your typical satanic cash cow. insects are actually pretty rational. satanic cattle absolutely MUST be engaging in power interactions non stop, all the time, just like Orwell described, they become addicted to their little thrills of superiority and conquests, like banning people, just look at internet forums, non of them really even care about the forum , getting to ban people is really all they care about |
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(OP) User ID: 79438418 United States 10/09/2020 10:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | all interactions with the demonic satanic cattle are just power based interactions, you might as well be interacting with an insect for all the meaningfulness of it Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75440448 actually insects are not as completely psychotic and power obsessed as your typical satanic cash cow. insects are actually pretty rational. satanic cattle absolutely MUST be engaging in power interactions non stop, all the time, just like Orwell described, they become addicted to their little thrills of superiority and conquests, like banning people, just look at internet forums, non of them really even care about the forum , getting to ban people is really all they care about All of this I have seen, and I applied my heart to every work that has been done under the sun, during the time that man has dominated man to his harm.*j 10 And I saw the wicked being buried, those who used to go in and out of the holy place, but they were soon forgotten in the city where they acted that way.k This too is futility. Ecc8:9 |
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User ID: 78840059 10/09/2020 10:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak. If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him." Sun Tzu - 500 BC Simply thoughts of the age put down on paper and passed down through word of mouth. Jus' movin' on up in the world inch by inch... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 79472364 Poland 10/09/2020 11:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | all interactions with the demonic satanic cattle are just power based interactions, you might as well be interacting with an insect for all the meaningfulness of it Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75440448 actually insects are not as completely psychotic and power obsessed as your typical satanic cash cow. insects are actually pretty rational. satanic cattle absolutely MUST be engaging in power interactions non stop, all the time, just like Orwell described, they become addicted to their little thrills of superiority and conquests, like banning people, just look at internet forums, non of them really even care about the forum , getting to ban people is really all they care about You have described nature of most women perfectly...and more and more men act like them unfortunatelly. |
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