Questions
and Answers for article:
"Could
Secret NGO Sin Bring Guilt on God’s People?"
1. In
an article in the 2/15/79 Watchtower, page 11 paragraph 5, what comment
was made relative to why Achan’s sin caused calamity for the entire
nation of Israel? ANSWER
2. In 2001, it
was revealed that the leaders of the Jehovah’s Witness organization had secretly
joined the UN as a NGO member and since that year they have lied to
cover up this sin. What pertinent questions might we ask ourselves in the light
of statements made in the 2/15/79 WT article? ANSWER
3. What two
important points made in the 2/15/79 WT article relative to
Achan’s sin and it's effect on Israel will help us to put in proper
perspective the secret sin of the Governing Body and its effect upon all
Jehovah’s witnesses? ANSWER
4. According to
Watchtower Society teachings, how important is it that the congregations
be kept clean and how is this to be accomplished? ANSWER
5. What is the
effect upon the congregations if sin or leaven is allowed to go uncorrected so
that no action is taken in harmony with 1 Corinthians 5:13 and 2
Corinthians 7:11? ANSWER
6. What questions
should Jehovah’s witnesses ask themselves to highlight the seriousness of
the hidden sin committed by the Governing Body? ANSWER
7. There are
those in the organization who believe that due to the secret sin of the
Governing Body, that the organization has committed Spiritual Adultery
in Jehovah’s eyes but that it can be reformed. But what notable fact do these
ones not fully comprehend regarding Spiritual Adultery? ANSWER
8. What
effect does adultery have on a marriage between a man and a woman? ANSWER
9. Jehovah’s
people, as a nation, are married to Jehovah by means of the
covenant they entered into with Him. If that marital covenant is broken
by way of spiritual adultery on the part of His people, what option does
Jehovah have open to Him and has He ever exercised this option? ANSWER
10. After a
period of severe punishment and being sent into the wilderness, what will
Jehovah ultimately do for his wayward people in harmony with Ezekiel
16:59-63 and 20:35-38?
11.
On the basis of the information considered in this article, would you
conclude that James 4:4 can be applied to Jehovah’s witnesses
today? ANSWER