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User ID: 80081526 United States 03/01/2021 10:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Well, traditionally party barges were used for that purpose. We aren't cut out to be socialists.We are the people who couldn't be constrained by Europe. We are the malcontents, idealists, speculators, dreamers, inventors, debtors and criminals who would not be chained. We don't play well with others, we are brash, outlandish and cunning. let us do what we do best; let us be Americans. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 79262136 United States 03/01/2021 11:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Enjoy the decline? I wish I could turn a blind eye to the subhuman retarded parasites devouring my neighborhood. I wish I could not care about the poisoning of our food water and medical system. I wish I was ignorant of the globalist takeover of the education system churning out degenerate screenwatching woke retard slaves. I hope god will help us because the problem is so widespread and severe that only he can. |
DGN
(OP) User ID: 47943180 United States 03/01/2021 11:26 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2. What can cause us to feel discouraged, and what will we consider in this article? 2 We can become discouraged by many things—some internal, some external. The causes may include imperfections, weaknesses, and ill health. They may also include our not receiving a desired assignment in Jehovah’s service or our having to witness in a territory that seems unresponsive. In this article, we will consider some things we can do to deal with discouragement. |
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DGN
(OP) User ID: 47943180 United States 03/01/2021 12:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | WHEN DEALING WITH IMPERFECTIONS AND WEAKNESSES 3. What can help us to have a balanced view of our imperfections? 3 It would be easy for us to develop an unbalanced view of our imperfections and weaknesses. As a result, we might believe that because of our failings, Jehovah would never welcome us into his new world. Such an attitude can be harmful. How should we look at our imperfections? The Bible reveals that, with the exception of Jesus Christ, all humans “have sinned.” (Rom. 3:23) But the Bible’s Author is not a faultfinder or perfectionist. Rather, he is a loving Father who wants to help us. He is also patient. He sees how we struggle to fight our weaknesses and overcome an unbalanced view of ourselves, and he is ready to help us.—Rom. 7:18, 19. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 80098799 United States 03/01/2021 12:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | WHEN DEALING WITH IMPERFECTIONS AND WEAKNESSES Quoting: DGN 3. What can help us to have a balanced view of our imperfections? 3 It would be easy for us to develop an unbalanced view of our imperfections and weaknesses. As a result, we might believe that because of our failings, Jehovah would never welcome us into his new world. Such an attitude can be harmful. How should we look at our imperfections? The Bible reveals that, with the exception of Jesus Christ, all humans “have sinned.” (Rom. 3:23) But the Bible’s Author is not a faultfinder or perfectionist. Rather, he is a loving Father who wants to help us. He is also patient. He sees how we struggle to fight our weaknesses and overcome an unbalanced view of ourselves, and he is ready to help us.—Rom. 7:18, 19. |
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(OP) User ID: 47943180 United States 03/01/2021 01:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dont be discouraged by negative people. It's pretty easy and quick to flip a conversation around if someone else wants you to share in their daily misery. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76392954 I sometimes respond with "If it's any comfort to you sooner or later we all get what we deserve" No just kidding. |
DGN
(OP) User ID: 47943180 United States 03/01/2021 09:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 4-5. In line with 1 John 3:19, 20, why did two sisters not give in to discouragement? 4 Consider the examples of Deborah and Maria. * As a child, Deborah was often treated in ways that made her feel humiliated. She was rarely commended. She thus developed a negative view of herself. When she made small mistakes, she felt that she was a complete failure. Maria had a similar problem. Her relatives humiliated her. As a result, she struggled with feelings of worthlessness. After coming into the truth, she even felt unworthy to bear God’s name! 5 Yet, these two sisters did not stop serving Jehovah. Why? For one thing, they threw their burden on Jehovah by means of fervent prayer. (Ps. 55:22) They came to accept that our loving heavenly Father knows how our past experiences and our negative thinking have affected us. But he also sees the good in our heart—qualities that we may not see in ourselves.—Read 1 John 3:19, 20. |
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(OP) User ID: 47943180 United States 03/03/2021 10:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 6 Someone who is struggling to overcome a deep-seated bad habit might have a setback and feel disappointed in himself. Of course, it is normal to feel a measure of guilt when we sin. (2 Cor. 7:10) However, we should not go to extremes and condemn ourselves, thinking: ‘I’m a complete failure. How can Jehovah ever forgive me?’ Such negative thinking is not based on the truth and could cause us to stop serving Jehovah. Remember what we read at Proverbs 24:10—our strength will be meager when we are discouraged. Instead, “set matters straight” with Jehovah by going to him in prayer and seeking his mercy. (Isa. 1:18) Considering your sincere repentance, he will forgive you. In addition, approach the elders. They will patiently help you to become spiritually well again.—Jas. 5:14, 15. |
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(OP) User ID: 47943180 United States 03/03/2021 05:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 7. Why should we not feel discouraged if we are struggling to do what is right? 7 Jean-Luc, an elder in France, says to those struggling with a weakness: “A righteous person in Jehovah’s eyes is, not someone who never errs, but someone who is sorry for his mistakes and always repents.” (Rom. 7:21-25) So do not condemn yourself if you are struggling with a weakness. Remember that none of us can earn a righteous standing before God. We all need God’s undeserved kindness by means of the ransom.—Eph. 1:7; 1 John 4:10. |
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(OP) User ID: 47943180 United States 03/03/2021 09:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 7. Why should we not feel discouraged if we are struggling to do what is right? 7 Jean-Luc, an elder in France, says to those struggling with a weakness: “A righteous person in Jehovah’s eyes is, not someone who never errs, but someone who is sorry for his mistakes and always repents.” (Rom. 7:21-25) So do not condemn yourself if you are struggling with a weakness. Remember that none of us can earn a righteous standing before God. We all need God’s undeserved kindness by means of the ransom.—Eph. 1:7; 1 John 4:10. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 80106668 United States 03/03/2021 10:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | To answer the question in the op You first stop mentally projecting that this is a dying civilization. You decide to co-create a revitalized, alive and awake New World. Without the “Order” part. A home for soveriegn sentient beings, presided over by Creator/Source. |