ACADEMY RULE 4:
How The Special Bible Study Course Works At LWF
One of the first things you will notice after being admitted at LWF, is that many bible topics have already been PRE-SELECTED for discussion for the class. To be sure, there are well over 100 timely bible topics that have already been started by diligent members of the YORWW Congregation for your benefit and convenience -- exactly as we would find in a classroom setting.
Actually, many of the topics presented are ones that have never, ever been discussed by Jehovah's Witnesses in general. For example, the discussion dealing with the Scapegoat Covenant. This is a topic that Jehovah's Witnesses know nothing about and have never discussed before. Also, the topic dealing the 2-Kingdom Concept, as well as the one dealing with New Jerusalem becoming an EARTHLY kingdom governmental arrangement. Yes, these topics and more are already available for you to examine and study over, in the privacy of your own home. Next after reading the material presented, you are now permitted, yes invited, to comment upon those threads, those topics shown on our board now. Yes, now the real discussion can begin!
During your 90-Day stay with us, at some point you may encounter a serious point that needs more explanation. Or, perhaps, after considering the material we have presented on a certain subject, you may decide to even EXPRESS a differing viewpoint to us, on this same topic. Keep in mind, even though we may differ on some issues facing all of God's Name People, still we can always remain "agreeable" even though we may disagree on the topics as discussed. Remember, we as teachers of God's Word, will always give you the SAME RESPECT publicly, you give us on the discussion board, while you are here for the 90-DAY Course of Bible Instruction. After all, you have a right to your opinion on things, and we realize that, just as long we allow the originator of the thread, to conclude the matter in a peaceable way, for the benefit of all who are actively participating on the thread. But, we realize fully, that you always have your God-given right to your private thoughts... knowing that you will have to live with the ultimate CONSEQUENCES of such a decision that you make before God and man. Think about it. -- 2 Timothy 4:1
Therefore, if we all implement the above WRITTEN POLICY mentioned above, we fully expect the LWF Discussion Board to be completely free of open displays of ungodly PERSONAL INSULTS, vented "WRATH" and endless, unfruitful "DEBATE," which invariably fuels egotism and discord so common on discussion boards of our time. We know just as God's Word clearly says, this type of conduct, always "overturns" those who listen, those that are sincerely searching for truth. -- Matthew 7:7, 8, 13, 14; 1 Timothy 2:8; 2 Timothy 2:14
Nevertheless, we just wanted to remind you of how we see things here at LWF. Yes, we view things just as when one enrolls in a school setting for higher learning, which is designed for mature adults -- like attending a college or a university of one's choice. And of course, in this case, we as the YORWW Congregation, feel we should appropriately represent the School Administration itself. And we feel proper decorum would match that which is usually observed at a university classroom setting.
This means at all times, all students & teachers attending the school facility, are always treated with proper respect and the classroom "instructors" would always be accorded dignity and respect, regardless of the viewpoint presented or taught by the Instructor. In fact, even if we vehemently disagreed with what a college instructor was teaching to his class, certainly we wouldn't want to try to publicly DISRUPT the class and try to cause an OUTRIGHT REVOLT or RIOT at the school, since we simply didn't agree with some of the things taught there, would we? Common sense would dictate otherwise, we believe, if one were a "student" within a school institution of some kind. No respectable school institution administration, would tolerate such behavior in their students. We would have to agree with that point.
Therefore, in our viewpoint, the LWF Discussion Board thus becomes a place of higher learning, a school, a place of HIGHER learning like attending a college or university where important educational matters are discussed and explained to prepare people for SECULAR leadership roles in our society. However, in this case, we discuss important SPIRITUAL matters, yes with those who are spiritually mature, discerning adults (both teachers & students) -- those who are very serious about their SPIRITUAL learning and educational growth. -- See 1 Corinthians 2:13-15; Philippians 3:15, 16; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 1:9, 10; Hebrews 5:13, 14.
ACADEMY RULE 5:
Ninety (90) Days Becomes A Pre-Acceptance Period For The YORWW Congregation!
Thus, it would be good to keep in mind, when one becomes a participating member of the LivingWatersForum, he or she has become a prospective member of the YORWW Congregation. This means the 90-Day Bible Study Course, automatically becomes a SPECIAL 90-DAY PRE-ACCEPTANCE PERIOD for joining the YORWW Congregation. In other words, if one has no desire to join the YORWW Congregation, then he or she should not join the LWF Discussion Board at all. Yes, this is something that you must understand, before joining us as registered members of the LWF Discussion Board.
Of course, this special LWF Rule or Guideline does not apply to individuals who want to join either SNS or CE Discussion Boards. No, but it applies only to those who are thinking of applying for admission on LWF and only them. And then, after the LWF student has completed the 90-Day Bible Study Course, they can now make their own personal decision on whether to join the YORWW Congregation or not. Yes, its just that simple. And again we are reminded, this special acceptance period for joining the YORWW Congregation, is limited to a small window of some 90-Days or 3 months in total, with no exceptions. Therefore all during this special period of time, it is our sincere hope that you, the registered member of LWF, will apply yourself to diligent study of God's Word, as you prayerfully consider our message, called: The "REPORT." -- Ezekiel 21:6, 7; Philippians 1:9, 10; 2 Timothy 2:15
PLEASE NOTE: The biblical expression The "REPORT" taken from Ezekiel 21:6, 7 is a very special message disseminated by ourselves where we, as a united congregation, as the YORWW Congregation, continue to admonish all baptized Jehovah's Witnesses, of powerful bible prophecy concerning them, as God's Name People, which clearly points forward to a "Great Tribulation" (Revelation 7:14 New World Translation), a "Great Trial" (Revelation 7:14 New Jerusalem Bible), or a "Great Ordeal" (Revelation 7:14 New Revised Standard Version) of trouble, persecution and even death, that should be heaped upon all those who call themselves by God's Holy Name, or those who were called in the past by this Most Holy Name. All of this is explained clearly by the material presented on this particular discussion board. Please make no mistake about that! -- Jeremiah 23:19, 20; Daniel 7:21, 25; Daniel 11:41; Revelation 12:13-16; Revelation 13:5-7, 9, 10
Therefore, it is extremely important that you consider the information presented on this discussion board, carefully, and prayerfully. This very important message, directed especially to all Jehovah's Witnesses some seven (7) million in number, called THE "REPORT." -- Philippians 4:6, 7
Indeed, we feel certain that after 90-Days of exposure to our urgent message, yes after 90-Days of receiving spiritual instruction from the written material presented on our discussion board at LWF, a diligent student of God's Word should be in a good position to make a FINAL DECISION as to whether he would like to become a member of our congregation. Yes we feel, 90-days is enough time, for one to know whether he wishes to become a member of the YORWW Congregation itself or not.
In fact, we are hoping that you too, who are reading this for the first time, you too, will want to join us, as members of the YORWW Congregation, after your 90-Day stay with us! Yes, that is our hope, that is our prayer, Praise Jah!
Thus, given the above reasons, during your 90-day stay with us as a registered member at LWF, all BEFORE you make your FINAL DECISION as to whether you will join us as members of the YORWW Congregation, if you know you are going to be away for an extended period of time, such as over 30-days, after agreeing to take this special 90-Day Bible Instruction Course from the YORWW Congregation, then all we respectfully ask that you do is to please give us a WRITTEN NOTICE of this period of absence, so that we will know what is going on. That is all. And we thank you for this notice, ever so much.
Please be advised as registered members, if you find it necessary to be away from the LWF Discussion Board for a period of more than 3 days (72 hours), it would be prudent on your part to give us a WRITTEN NOTICE of your upcoming extended absence, to prevent your account from being mistakenly deleted and purged from our database as a non-participant. This is something all participating members need to be cognizant of. (See Guideline #7 below)
ACADEMY RULE 6:
Handling "Unruly Ones" And The Appeal Process In The YORWW Bible Academy
Sometimes, an individual registers at LWF, but suddenly begins to "debate" or "argue" with us over our particular beliefs & teachings. Also, sometimes certain individual members will oppose us to such an extent that in their public posts on our board, they begin to include disparaging remarks about personalities on LWF, or openly "contend" with those who are regular posters on LWF & members of the YORWW Congregation, thus displaying an ungodly "spirit of contention" among spiritual brothers, which is one of the 7 things that God clearly hates. (Proverbs 6:19; 1 Timothy 2:8) In such cases, all participants are to be reminded they are here as our special "guests" on this discussion board, as all are welcome to come visit with us and to discuss biblical matters freely. Still, if such ones persist in this type of conduct, and we cannot correct the situation, then we will be forced to view the person as "UNRULY," and beyond our help at this time. (1 Timothy 1:8, 9; Titus 1:6, 10) As would be expected, this "unruly" person must then be removed so that others can learn in peace and tranquility. Usually in all such cases, the person's account with LWF will be "de-activated" on a permanent basis.
Of course we know at LWF, naturally we may not always agree on everything, but at least, we can agree to "become agreeable" about our differences, as should be the case for all of God's Name People, spiritual "brothers" in the faith. (1 Corinthians 1:10) However, please understand that all during that period of time we are trying to resolve the problem and difficulty, your account with LWF may be "de-activated," temporarily or permanently depending upon the situation. We do this, so that GREATER confusion will not be created on our discussion board resulting in INCREASED discord for others who co-exist peacefully here. -- James 3:18
Not in all cases, but in many cases when these types of things occur, you could be contacted by private message, explaining the situation, as to why your LWF account was temporarily/permanently "de-activated" and what can be done on your part AND ours, to remedy the situation.
However, if by chance, your personal account has been "de-activated" at LWF and you were NOT notified in writing of the reason, we urge you to please get in touch with us at ASKYORWW@yahoo.com immediately, and we will be happy to respond, to fully explain why this action was taken. So, if you would like to know if the "de-activation" action taken against you is considered temporary or permanent, please contact us.
Also, if it turns out that your account indeed been suspended for some serious reason, then you have a 30-Day APPEAL PROCESS available to you, where you can explain YOUR side of the story more fully, as well as finding out the particulars and reasons why your account was "de-activated," in the first place. If this has happened, just get in touch with us at ASKYORWW@yahoo.com and we will be happy to explain to you the reason your account was "de-activated." Of course, please be advised, after a "registered" account with LWF is "de-activated" for a 30-day period of time, if we do not hear from you within that period of time, your account will be deleted from our database on a permanent basis. This is your written notice of that fact. Thank you.
ACADEMY RULE 7:
A 72-Hour Curfew Enforced & Administrative Private Messages (PMs) For Your Benefit
Please note at this time, the LWF Discussion Board employs a most unique "rule" or "guideline" which we feel, highlights the idea of alert PUNCTUALITY and PROMPTNESS. We, here at LWF employ the unique "rule" or "guideline" of a strict 72-Hour Curfew of absence from our discussion board, for all participating members. In other words, what this means specifically for you, the participating member, is this: If for any reason you are absent from the board for more than 72 hours, then he/she must give written notification of this to our admins presently on duty, before leaving the discussion board. Please note, this special "rule" while we admit on our parts is quite unusual, still we feel is quite necessary and thus, strictly enforced for all participating members. We believe this special "rule" or "guideline" is necessary to stress again, prompt cooperation, among other things on your parts as future, prospective YORWW Congregation members. Indeed, we use this special "rule" or "guideline" as a teaching tool for training for all academy members participating. Therefore please note, failure to give written notice of a 72-hour absence from the LWF Discussion Board, in almost all cases, would result in your membership at LWF being TERMINATED. Please take this, as your written notice of that fact.
Additionally please keep in mind, from time to time, the LWF Administrative Staff may need to contact you with an urgent message of grave importance relative to your performance or participation on our special discussion board. In all such cases, when you are contacted by our Administrative Staff by Private Message (PM), it will be expected for you to respond to these special messages within a 72-hour period or less.
Therefore, in the case of receiving a special Administrative PM, the matter is almost always to be considered "most urgent" on your part. Again, as noted above, failure to respond "promptly" to an Administrative PM within a 72-hour period from the time it is sent to you, would result in your membership at LWF being TERMINATED. Please take this, as your written notice of that fact. -- Please carefully consider Isaiah 16:5.
