YORWW Congregation Manuscript #1001: Chieftain Letter

[WiseButPoorOldMan (Ecclesiastes 9:13-16)]

A PERSONAL LETTER FROM THE “CHIEFTAIN”

YORWW Congregation Manuscript #1001: Written 7/1/03 (Revised 10/24/07)

Greetings to all persons of interest!

When we meet someone for the very first time, and we find that they are interesting individuals, why...we naturally want to know more about them. We are generally curious about them. And if we plan on becoming even a close associate with this individual, certainly we actually need to know more about this person, that we are now spending so much time with, and sharing differing views with them. Therefore, in this short letter, I just wanted to take a brief moment and provide a little background information and history for those who are interested in our work here, namely at the Y.O.R.W.W. Congregation.

First of all, the name of the congregation itself. Yes, we've been asked that question many times. And we always notice, it really provides an opportunity for us to give a "witness" about that name. Here goes:

Y. stands for "Yah" - God's Personal Name [A shortened Form – Psalms 68:4…His Full Name is NOT revealed at present, so we are not dogmatic about its true pronunciation, as a congregation.]

O. stands for "Our" and

R. stands for "Righteousness" and

WW stands for "World Wide".

Actually our name, is a biblical name which is taken from bible prophecy, the one found at Jeremiah 33:16 which states:

"In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem itself will reside in security. And this is what she will be called, "Jehovah Is Our Righteousness."

Oh, yes, we claim to be Servants of Jehovah. But we don't want to shock Jehovah's Witnesses too much by saying this. But, yes, we still view ourselves as being Servants of Jehovah. We do this, even though we have all left the Watchtower Society Organization itself and written our letters of disassociation and detached ourselves from the congregations of people known as "Jehovah's Witnesses" per say, who are still under the complete control and direction of the Watchtower Society, Inc. of Patterson, New York.

In doing this, we believe this fulfills a unique Bible Prophecy found in Isaiah 2:5, 6 which says:

"O men of the house of Jacob [Watchtower Society-JW Organization] come and let us walk in the light of Jehovah. For you have forsaken your people [Jehovah's Witnesses Organization & Watchtower Society or] the house of Jacob. [Why?] For they have become full of what is from the East, and they are practicers of magic like the Philistines, and with the children of foreigners they abound."

Yes, we have "forsaken" those of the "House of Jacob" [Watchtower Society], in favor of associating with those of the True "House of the God of Jacob." -- Please compare Isaiah 2:3 with Isaiah 2:6 and notice the different terms referring to both houses. One is owned by "Jehovah God," and one is owned by "Jacob" or people thereof, who have gone off into complete apostasy against God!

Now you may wonder, why do we still consider ourselves Servants of Jehovah, even though we have left the organized mass of some 6.5 million adherents gathered in more than 100,000 congregations world wide. Please let us explain.

Well, as Servants of Jehovah, we believe we are the ones that really stand for Truth, Divine Truth in our day and age. Naturally, we don't believe in teaching ANY false doctrines, like 1914. Also, we see ourselves as the True Servants of Jehovah today, who refuse to worship the Watchtower Society ahead of Jehovah God and unwittingly put "their laws" ahead of Jehovah God's laws, and put the Watchtower Society's "doorpost beside" or equal to God's "door post" and "threshold," thereby "defiling God's Name" by condoning many filthy "fornicating" practices of idolatry that we see practiced on a wholesale scale at the local kingdom halls across the land. -- Ezekiel 43:7-9

Therefore, since we know from ardent bible study, the Watchtower Society itself is clearly "Babylon The Great", God's Great Enemy who holds "Israel" that is, hapless, innocent Jehovah's Witnesses in total captivity and blindness, we instead believe in "fleeing from idolatry" and any other thing that we know greatly offends God Almighty. (Isaiah 61:1-4; 1 Corinthians 10:14; 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 )

This is our personal belief, and what we, united speaking, stand for. And this has been the congregation's belief for some time now, since founded some 15 years ago, from the date of this revised letter. (1 Corinthians 1:10)

Therefore for these reasons, and many others, we believe Jehovah God continues to recognize us and our personal dedication made to Him, as still being valid, since we did not "dedicate" ourselves to an organization, or the Watchtower Society, the Governing Body, but to Him alone. And we continue to serve Jehovah God, even after we left the Watchtower Society, in keeping with that same dedication to God.

Actually, Paul provides the key setting for us here. Hebrews 13:13, 14 says,

"Let us, then, go forth to him [Christ] OUTSIDE the camp [of Israel], bearing the reproach he bore, for we do not have here a city [fallen Jerusalem in apostasy] that continues [in God's approval], but we are earnestly seeking the one to come."

This is how we view things. This above bible passage shows this is what happened to first century christians. And showed that they actually CONTINUED as God's Name People, making "public declaration to His Glorious Name," even after leaving natural Israel, who stayed under the Mosaic Law, and the "curse" of it too. -- Hebrews 13:15; Acts 15:14-17; Galatians 3:10

First century christians were a people for God's Name too, just like the natural Israelites were supposed to be, under the wicked Pharisees. But, in truth, they were not. And as we recall, first century christians CONTINUED to carry God's Great Name upon themselves, even after they left the "cursed" nation of Israel...and eventually became KNOWN for that unique distinction too. -- 1 Timothy 6:1

So, then for a period of time, there were two (2) groups of people, known for carrying God's Personal Name upon themselves, at least up to 70 c.e. anyway when Jehovah did away completely with ancient Israel's claim to that unique distinction.

Therefore, we at the Y.O.R.W.W. Congregation also view ourselves, as did the first century christians, in the same situation, and in the same light. And believe it or not, we are growing too.

Right now, we realize that we are not so big in size, as far as numbers go. But that growth in size, and growth in numbers, will greatly increase very soon, because of the magnificent "birth" of the "Male Child", which is to occur very, very soon. Soon, many Jehovah's Witnesses will be joining us as spiritual brothers and sisters, under the banner of God's Name, real soon, as that prophecy is to be fulfilled upon Jehovah's Witnesses exclusively. The continued wickedness of the Watchtower Society, as Babylon The Great, will insure that growth for us. We know this. (Revelation 12:5)

Even though, we are no longer officially a part of the organization known as Jehovah's Witnesses per say, we at the Y.O.R.W.W. Congregation continue to serve still as "representatives" and servants of Jehovah, hence as God's Name People...God's replacement of modern-day "apostate" Israel of our time. (See Isaiah 10:6; Matthew 21:43; John 1:6.) And as you know, the blessing of carrying God's Name is inherent to all those who "love His Name," as spiritual "Israel." So no one, in our opinion, can take that privilege and honor away from us. Indeed, no one on earth, OWNS God's Great Name, I'm sure you would agree. Therefore, we at YORWW Congregation feel we have every "right" to be considered a people, "called by His Name" due to the many, many years of faithful service to our heavenly Creator, prior to leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses organization. In other words, our work was not in vain in the eyes of our Creator, while we labored at the kingdom halls of Jehovah's Witnesses. That's how we see the matter. So then we believe, our service to Jehovah never stopped, by joining the YORWW Congregation, even though many of us had formerly left the organization that bears God's Name for many years now. -- Numbers 6:27; Deuteronomy. 28:10; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Daniel 9:19; Acts 15:14-17; Hebrews 6:10; Hebrews 13:15; Revelation 14:1

Many have wondered how we, as a united congregation, over the years found ways to spread our unique message to God's Name People, Jehovah’s Witnesses, who are spread out in over 100,000 congregations worldwide. And this question becomes especially pertinent when we consider it is widely known Jehovah's Witnesses per say, will not talk with anyone they deem to be a "breakaway” group, a “break-off" religion, sect or apostate "group" that has left them. They have the same viewpoint on such things, as Ancient Israel had about first century “christians” who with God’s Divine Help, were able to “go out from it” [the temple] and truly “escape” it, namely the “temple” that originally carried His Name. -- Acts 21:21; Revelation 3:12

So then, this is a very interesting question, and one that we have pondered greatly, as to how best to accomplish such a mission. You see, we've been around for close to 17 years, that is since the spring of 1991, actually spreading this message in many different ways.

HISTORY OF TWMC GROUP, YORWW CONGREGATION & "REPORT" MESSAGE

First I decided to write a book, called "The Report" Volume I. This took years to put together, and even now, myself and those few who assist me, are still “refining” our message, so that it will be ever more distinct and clear to the listener, in fulfillment of Habakkuk 2:2. The book was copyrighted and authored by myself, Donald C. Burney, the person who claims to be the "Chieftain" or "High Priest" within the spiritual Temple we believe, Jehovah God inhabits today. (Ezekiel 44:1-3) We see this "Temple" as being one in the same with glorious "temple" spoken of in the book of Revelation 22nd chapter, namely:

......................................................."New Jerusalem" on earth...................................................

In other words, we believe "New Jerusalem," God's Glorious Heavenly Government, spoken of in symbolic language in the book of Revelation, to be yes, an Earthly Governmental Arrangement. (For more details on "New Jerusalem" being an earthly governmental arrangement, See link below.)

See Link: Jerusalem First Disciplined, Then Praised

Therefore, in this spiritual “Temple,” we believe, spiritual "waters", healing waters are flowing from this "Temple", and ever since, the year of 1991, when we began to collect this most unusual information [Greek: mysterions, or “mysteries” of God, God’s “sacred secrets”] from God's Own Mouth. This is what we sincerely believe. We believe these spiritual "waters" in the form of "accurate knowledge" [Greek: ep ig nosis] or "super" [epi] "knowledge" [gnosis] will one day very soon, because they actually come from God Almighty Himself, and work as a healing agent from Him for His Name People. Yes, the "knowledge of God," as the prophet of old said, will eventually "cover the earth as the waters cover the very sea," wherein finally, much to Satan's chagrin, "many will rove about and the true knowledge of God, will become abundant" by God's Own Mighty Hand. No, nothing can stop this most important work, in behalf of God's Name People, and on behalf of the whole world itself. -- Isaiah 11:9; Ezekiel 47:1-12; Daniel 12:4

"The Report," the book itself, we decided back in 1994-95 to place on the bookshelves of various bookstores, hoping the brothers would come out to these locations, actual places of business, and in total SECRECY purchase it, read it, and hopefully study it in hopes that this “knowledge” would move them to action. But even if it did not, at least we felt, the brothers would be alerted to the insidious environment and situation that they were in, unwittingly. Therefore, after much labor, we finally managed to get a "book-deal." Finally, we had a special deal with "Books-A-Million" and "Bookland" Stores who agreed to carry it regionally, thru out over some 150 stores from Washington D.C. to Miami, Florida, and as far west as the Missouri border. (A feat that is practically unheard by a new book release on almost any topic, let alone Jehovah's Witnesses, and for a new publishing agency.) After we secured that situation, no doubt with the help of Jehovah, we then begin to use key newspaper articles to promote it, especially in cities where we could let the people know about the book, and especially where key bookstores carried it, in various cities in the U.S., particularly up and down the east coast of the U.S.

In addition to this, for several years, we had a website (before this one), called www.the-report.com, that promoted the book, and also reached many of our brothers, in many different lands and parts of the world -- over 50 countries in fact. At this website, information was made available so that brothers could SECRETLY visit our website and download articles pertaining to our distinct message about the Watchtower Society being Babylon The Great, and Jehovah's Witnesses being God's Name People, modern day "Israel" of bible prophecy. Also we admonished all that a certain "42 months" of trampling (as the Great Tribulation) was to come upon Jehovah's Witnesses, specifically as needing severe discipline from God's Own Hand, in the very near future...because of the many Watchtower Society-related sins for the nation. -- Isaiah 30:26; Jeremiah 23:19, 20; Revelation 13:5-7

And we used the internet to contact as many as possible...for the last few years, starting in 1993. I myself, as the "Chieftain," joined Compuserve then at that time. I personally "witnessed" to many on the Jehovah's Witnesses section back then. Also, some of us were on AOL back then, and on other various web networks. Also, during that time, we managed to put up a computer "bulletin board", where people came in from all over the country and elsewhere, and downloaded information from our "Bulletin Board," which was the forerunner of the Discussion Boards we see so popular on the internet today.

Then too, we had an 800 number that we advertised in several of the larger newspapers in larger cities. We received many, many phones calls to listen to a pre-recorded message of about 4 minutes or so, directing attention to the book and our message. We've also used flyers, leaflets, for many, many mail outs to interested parties who wished to remain anonymous. And many other methods too, personal phone calls, mailouts to all 95 branches of the Watchtower Society, in different languages, French, Spanish, and of course English. (This move particularly served to frighten the Watchtower Society, the international aspect of our work.) Indeed, we began to mail Brooklyn Bethel special small post card size messages to many Bethelites we knew, inside contacts, secretly, since at that time, there were even "Bethelites" as members of the Y.O.R.W.W. Congregation (called TWMC Information Center at that time…We changed the name in 2001). Yes, we advertised right in New York City, in a local paper, in Brooklyn Heights, that we knew certain Bethelites read frequently on the weekends and and so on, and on...So you see, we really have been busy over the years, spreading the message.

Therefore, you can see, that over the many years, yes we have indeed, talked to many, many brothers, be it thru mail, telephone conversations and various computer email systems and so on...with many of the same questions being asked. Therefore, you will notice that these same "FAQ" or "Frequently Asked Questions” is truly reflected in our written material that we possess. We made a concerted effort to address many of the type of questions the brothers were asking all across the country and elsewhere, to better serve the brothers spiritual needs. Remember, our main focus has always been, our spiritual brothers, the ones who are trapped, within the Watchtower Society, in imitation of Jesus' ministry. -- Matthew 10:6; 15:24

Therefore to "wake up" the brotherhood of Jehovah Witnesses, 6 million strong, we realized then, would be like waking up a sleeping giant...sooo many people, ...sooo many questions. In fact, we begin to learn from Jehovah God, that bible prophecy actually indicated that this was going to happen anyway, on a very grand scale, even with Jehovah's Witnesses and people of the world too. Questions...questions and more questions about Jehovah's Hidden Purposes. Because at Isaiah 11:10 it states:

"And it must occur in that day that there will be the root of Jesse [Modern Day "Servant" or "Chieftain"] that will be standing up as a signal for the peoples. To him even the nations will TURN INQUIRINGLY, and his resting-place must become glorious."

Our growth, yes we sincerely believe, is actually predicted within the pages of the Holy Scriptures itself...in bible prophecy. Therefore we believe that this fulfillment of prophecy is something that you will see, with your own eyes...the fulfillment of people from all over the world, asking some of the same questions that you are asking right now. In fact, Ezekiel 17:22-24 shows the growth to be this way:

"This what the Sovereign Lord Jehovah has said: I myself will also take and put some of the lofty treetop of the cedar [JW Organizational "Tree"] from the top of the twigs I shall pluck off a tender one [MDS; Chieftain] and I will myself transplant it upon a high and lofty mountain. On the mountain of the height of Israel I shall transplant it, and it will certainly bear boughs and produce fruit and become a majestic cedar [to replace current JW Organizational Tree]. And under it there will actually reside all the birds of every wing; in the shadow of its foliage they will reside. And all the trees of the field [other religious institutions of this world] will have to know that I myself, Jehovah, have abased the high tree [Watchtower Society], have put on high the low tree [Y.O.R.W.W. Congregation] have dried up the still-moist tree [Watchtower Society] and made the dry tree [Y.O.R.W.W. Congregation] blossom. I myself, Jehovah, have spoken and have done it." -- Ezekiel 17:22-24

We have complete confidence in God's Word, that such will become a reality in the very near future. Oh yes, we know today, we are still a "low, dry tree," and we continue to exist in that state. But very soon, all of that will change, and all to the praise of Jehovah God Himself. Yes, Jehovah will "exalt" his "low, dry tree", and appropriately “dry up” that wicked "still-moist tree," while they are in their prime even, so bible prophecy indicates. And we believe it!

Even today, to be sure, we view ourselves as a spiritual "priesthood" that carries out Jehovah God's most important spiritual "work." However, as you know, when the above prophecy becomes a reality, why yes, a very massive "priesthood" will have to be set up, to handle such a load of questions, from the world at large. (Isaiah 11:10) This is why we stress that the foretold "Male Child" is to be born first, to assist us in this great global work of teaching and preaching the "Divine Truth" to all mankind, as MT. ZION, where "law goes forth." (Isaiah 2:2-4) Yes, when the people realize that Almighty God has set up a spiritual "kingdom", just for that very purpose...right here on the earth, to answer these very questions that they have, people of all walks of life and all religions even, will flock to such a place, "stream to the mountain of Jehovah," as it were, to these qualified spiritual advisors or "priests" where finally Jehovah's True "Law goes forth" ...from Zion, God's Name People, just as it should. (Micah 4:1-4) So, when the people realize this, they will "stream" yes, flock by the millions to such a "spiritual" Paradise, such a spiritual "Mountain of Decoration" [and not a lowly "land of decoration" as Watchtower Society is today.], the place where God's Law goes forth, unperverted, uncorrupted, as pure, clean waters from God's Own Mouth. -- Micah 5:4; Daniel 2:44, 45; Daniel 11:40, 45

Therefore, this government will be set up, right at the time of the birth of the "Male Child", which we see is imminently before us now, as we speak. Quite exciting, is it not, when we think of such things, right before us, shortly to happen! -- Revelation 12:5, 10

But, remember, after the birth of the "Male Child", Satan will be very angry (because he couldn't swallow up the child when born from the "woman") and the bible says,

"...woe to the earth and the sea...because the Devil has come down to you with great anger, knowing his time is short."

Therefore right after that birth, there will the greatest war, famine, pestilence, earthquakes, the world has ever, ever seen. Satan will be livid with anger...wishing to cause great, great destruction. It will be a time of such turmoil, that we must, yes, must expect! But it will be the undeniable proof, yes real proof, that the whole world of 6 billion people, and all of its pressing issues actually, PIVOTS and DEPENDS UPON what is happening or going on with God's Name People...Jehovah's Witnesses. Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses, those pitiful 6 million that the world totally ignores as being nothing...yes everything actually depends on how Jehovah God will deal with them, with Satan reacting to God magnificent act, to save the "Male Child" as certain "first-fruits" to Him from the filthy Watchtower Society Organization.

So, then if the "Male Child" gets born, as we know it will, well ... then Satan goes on a rampage against the entire inhabited earth. We must expect this. But remember, even though there will much sadness in the world with so many dying, still, this will finally prove something, we've been trying to say for many, many years, yes namely that Jehovah's Witnesses are really, God's Name People, destined to "rule the world," and establish God's Kingdom upon earth, as it is in heaven, as Jesus said. (Matthew 6:10) Jehovah's Witnesses, certain ones, the brave ones, will form this government for God! Praise Jah!

As mentioned above, Volume I of the "Report" book, has been in existence for over a decade now. However, at present Volumes II and III of "The Report" as of the writing of this letter, are still "works in progress" with changes and up-to-date corrections being made still. It is our sincere hope that both books will be ready hopefully before the end of the year of 2006. Of course at any rate, we will advise when these books are ready.

In the past and even now at present, using our own financial resources, we did sponsor FREE LITERATURE covering many various topics to Jehovah's witnesses themselves and the general public also. We were able to accomplish this by putting our faith in Jehovah to provide, as well as thinking of how we could help our spiritual "brothers" in the faith, putting them on our special "TWMC Mailing List." This way, the spiritual "food" was made available to God's Name People if they wanted to have it, but also it was made available for any and all who wished to read more about our work, those from the world, who were somewhat curious of our work, and just wanted learn more about our beliefs, the tenants that we subscribe to in our unique mission. Yes, even though financial funds proved to be sometimes quite limited, still, we endeavored to do this, especially to God’s Name People, but even to all, to yes, offer “life’s waters free,” just the prophecy says at Revelation 22:17. To date, this we have continued for now, some 15 years, since the Spring of 1991 when we started as a group.

Although its been over 15 years, still while we wait patiently as we realize this special "food" provision of Jehovah, acts as "manna" from heaven, yes, given by God's Own Hand, and thus becomes THE SOLE SPIRITUAL PROVISION Jehovah God has provided for His Name People to STAY UNITED in thought and purpose, as 1 Corinthians 1:10 shows we should. So we accepted this special "humble" provision from God, as the means how one can continue to be spiritually fed in the "wilderness," during such difficult times as these we live in...knowing one day, it would be a Glorious Worldwide Provision of Living Waters, able to feed the entire earth. Praise Jah! -- Deuteronomy 8:3; Isaiah 40:3; Ezekiel 47:1-12; Daniel 12:4

Even today, we hope to be able to continue to offer FREE LITERATURE to ALL the people of the world (though not necessarily the book itself), so that anyone can get the message...thru leaflet or printed flyers and so on. This is why a lot of it is posted on the internet...a sufficient amount to get a person thinking. But, remember, we don't tell it all (just as Jesus didn’t)...because some it is still...a "sacred secret" that must be held in complete confidence, by the "Chieftain" of the Temple, who "eats bread" in the very Presence of God. -- Ezekiel 44:1-3; Amos 3:7; John 16:12; Revelation 5:1-5.

Therefore, as indicated at Ezekiel 47:1-12, we indeed, do view ourselves, under Jehovah God's direction, as a Priesthood...a spiritual priesthood and temple for the nation of Spiritual "Israel," Jehovah's Witnesses. And as one might expect, we are thus, completely sustained by monies contributed for the specific purpose of sustaining the work of the “Temple” where these “living waters” flow freely, as shown at Revelation 22:17.

HOW THE WORK IS FINANCED

Most people are aware that ancient Israel had a “tithe” system, where all Israelites members gave a holy 10th of their valuables to support the Temple Arrangement. Interestingly, when the Israelites came out bondage from Egypt, God required the nation to give a “holy contribution” toward his Sacred Service Arrangement at the “Tent of Meeting.” At Exodus 30:11-16 it says:

“And Jehovah went on to speak to Moses, saying: Whenever you take the sum of the sons of Israel as a census of them, then they must each give a ransom for his soul to Jehovah when taking a census of them, that there may come to be no plague upon them when taking a census of them. This is what all those will give who pass over to those numbered: a half shekel by the shekel of the holy place. Twenty gerahs equal a shekel. A half shekel is the contribution to Jehovah. Everyone passing over to those registered from twenty years old and upward will give Jehovah’s contribution. The rich should not give more, and the lowly must not give less than the half shekel, in order to give Jehovah’s contribution so as to make atonement for your souls. And you must take the silver money of the ATONEMENT from the sons of Israel and give it IN BEHALF OF THE SERVICE OF THE TENT OF MEETING [or TEMPLE], that it may indeed serve as a memorial before Jehovah for the sons of Israel, to make atonement for your souls."

The above instructions show the seriousness of a native Israelite making the “holy contribution” or not, in support of the “Tent of Meeting” or Tabernacle’s service. Yes, it was viewed as being a part of their making “atonement” for themselves. It was viewed as their giving a “ransom for his soul” or life, before Jehovah. And this was to serve as a "memorial before Jehovah," everlastingly. This indicates, this system of support for the Temple Arrangement, was to point forward to a future day, when God's People would one day, look back on this arrangement of things, in order to establish one like, it our day and time. That is what makes this particular arrangement of things to support the "tent of meeting," a lasting "memorial" for all times. Therefore, the giving of such a "Sacred Tax," back in Moses' day, thus would show proper appreciation for the Great Salvation and Deliverance of the nation, from captivity in Oppressive Egypt. Jehovah warns that the possibility of a “plague” could break out upon the nation, if the people did not comply with this sacred arrangement. In other words, if an Israelite, who was 20 years of age or older, were to refuse to give this “Holy Contribution,” he simply could not be considered an “Israelite” at all, but could be put to death with deadly “plague.” It would be considered a gross lack of respect for God’s Temple Arrangement.

Today, all truly repentant Jehovah’s Witnesses are invited to give in such like manner of support to God’s newfound Earthly Temple Arrangement of our time. We remember that even in Jesus’ day, the responsibility of giving financial support to the Temple, fell upon the shoulders of the nation itself. For example, when Jesus was asked whether he personally gave the “tax,” the “Sacred Tax” or the “Tax for Jehovah,” as prescribed by the Law of Moses, we remember how he responded. Yes, he willingly paid it, especially since he did not want other Israelites to think he was delinquent in this and thus put a possible stumbling block in front of those listening to his message. Therefore, he himself, took the lead in paying his holy “taxes” to His God. And thus, the stipulated Temple "Tax" of the Law of Moses, the “Sacred Tax” of Jesus’ day, was faithfully adhered to and observed by God’s Only Begotten Son. Yes, Jesus willingly complied and paid it, although he was God’s Son and was actually exempt from doing so. And yet, Jesus paid the Temple "Tax" of his day – he paid the “Sacred Tax” of Jehovah and also paid Peter’s portion too, providing a good example for us today. – See Exodus 30:13; Exodus 28:26; 2 Chronicles 24:6, 9, 10; Matthew 17:24-27.

To be sure, it was Jesus himself, that carefully watched, yes monitored those of God’s Name People who made contributions to support God’s House. Yes, we notice Jesus was watching back then, and guess what…he is watching even now, to see who is “faithful in what is a least” thing, a “least” thing as sharing their financial assets with the House of God. Naturally, as Jesus said, if one is not “faithful” is what is “least,” and not faithful in what is to be considered the “smallest” gesture for God, as in sharing his “unrighteous riches” for God’s Service on a regular basis, then this one could never, ever be considered “faithful” in giving what is “much,” what is “much” as in the sacrifice or giving up of his/her human life for the Kingdom of God, when challenged by Satan and associates in time of persecution. – Matthew 10:28; Mark 12:41; Luke 16:9-12

Therefore, we at the YORWW Congregation, are pleased to accept all such regular contributions from individual members as a “Sacred Tax” for “New Jerusalem,” God’s Capital City, which will ultimately govern the entire earth. Yes, as “citizens” of New Jerusalem, we are pleased to contribute our monthly “Sacred Tax” to God’s Temple Arrangement, from which spiritual “healing,” “curing” “waters” flow for the benefit of all mankind. – Ezekiel 47:1-12; Revelation 22:1, 2

All members of the YORWW Congregation are expected to present their "Sacred Tax" contributions for Jehovah's Temple on a MONTHLY basis. In each country, this "sacred tax" may vary, from land to land. For example in the United States of America, the "Sacred Tax" amount is $25.00 a month. Whereas in a less prosperous nation, it might be $5.00 a month or even less. Nevertheless in either case, the designated amount is to be viewed as a "Sacred Tax," to be contributed each month by all YORWW Congregation members. The giving of the "Sacred Tax" is viewed, then, as a part of our Holy Worship to Jehovah. Therefore, it is properly viewed as a required amount expected from all members of God's Household. In each country or differing land, each "Intimate Group" (200 YORWW members) will give the same amount from every adult member of the YORWW Congregation, from 20 years old and up. In this way, each accepted member into God's Household, is showing proper appreciation for what Jehovah has done for them, by making "atonement" for themselves.

Of course, if a member wanted to give more than that specified amount, he or she could do so as a voluntary contribution or gift to the Temple. That would be fine.

In explaining this unique situation for support for the New Temple arrangement, perhaps, you may remember this part of the bible text (Exodus 30:11-16) shown above, which says:

"...The rich should not give more, and the lowly must not give less than the half shekel, in order to give Jehovah’s contribution so as to make atonement for your souls. And you must take the silver money of the atonement from the sons of Israel and give it in behalf of the service of the tent of meeting, that it may indeed serve as a memorial before Jehovah for the sons of Israel, to make atonement for your souls."

No, the "rich" do not give more, as a requirement, nor the poor give less as a requirement, but they all give the SAME AMOUNT. This was a part of the Mosaic Law system in ancient times, a requirement, which becomes very similar in certain aspects to the system or law we operation under as modern day, Earthly "New Jerusalem." In our case, we realize Jehovah has indeed performed a Great Deliverance for us, in delivering us, from Modern Day "Egypt," the oppressive Watchtower Society! Therefore, we look upon these gift offerings to His Spiritual Temple, as an "atonement" for our souls, recognizing the key role the spiritual "Temple" of God has played in our lives, in fully liberating us from the clutches of the wicked Watchtower Society's machinations.

Therefore, we realize that this "new" law of a prescribed amount to be contributed by each YORWW member, differs from the "christian" law standard of no particular amount specified for contribution to God's Work. Yes, this is very different from that particular Law requirement. This is because the "christian" law directed individuals to a "heavenly" reward, a "heavenly" Jerusalem, whereas we today, look forward to the establishment of "New Jerusalem" on earth, the foretold fulfillment of the Promise of God for a earthly "kingdom of priests" to rule the earth one day. -- Exodus 19:5, 6; Revelation 5:9, 10

Thus, we realize that this is the establishment of an EARTHLY temple, the establishment of New Jerusalem on earth, as promised in scripture. (Revelation 21:1-4) Thus it is important, yes imperative that every person who becomes a member of the YORWW Congregation understand that many of the "Laws" that the YORWW Congregation is governed by, are actually taken from the Mosaic Law, and are based upon well-founded principles, needed to establish an earthly kingdom government, as Jehovah originally promised at Exodus 19:5, 6. -- See Isaiah 42:4.

So, in a special sense, the YORWW Congregation, then in many ways, becomes a revival of the Mosaic Law system in some measure, even though we believe and teach we are actually under the "Scapegoat" Law arrangement itself, which is drawn from Leviticus 16th chapter, an integral part of the Mosaic Law. Interestingly, this unique approach to understanding Holy Scripture is referred to in the book of Revelation as "singing" the "Song of Moses," the Mosaic Law, and combining it with the New "Song of the Lamb," who is in this case the "Chieftain" or Modern Day "Servant" foretold to come, as "Elijah." -- Revelation 5:9; 15:3

No question, as former Jehovah's Witnesses, all repentant, spiritually rehabilitated true spiritual “Israelites,” certainly want to contribute toward the work of the YORWW Congregation as each one shows willingness to “offer his burnt offering” up to Jehovah, but not “without cost” to his or herself, as David recommended. Thus in this way, our spiritual group is then, completely financed by the willing generosity of our brothers, and the work of Jehovah, his Sacred Service, goes on, unhampered. All to God’s Glory, Honor and Praise, realizing that one day in the near future, bible prophecy indicates Jehovah will bless us with an unprecedented but needed, great sum of “money in an abundance” to do construction, building and repairing on His Ever-Expanding Sacred Spiritual Structure of a Household. Praise Jah! – 1 Chronicles 21:24; 1 Chronicles 29:12, 13; 2 Chronicles 24:11; Zechariah 14:14

In closing, I would like to say it is my sincere wish to all, that all -- yes all mankind come to true repentance and truly come “know Jehovah,” just as our great God wants to become known, especially through this glorious “Priesthood” of His making, by way of using His Name People. (Exodus 19:5, 6; 2 Peter 3:9) We must come to “know Jehovah,” in such a way, wherein, not just Jehovah’s Witnesses per say, but all people, yes ALL PEOPLE of this earth, that truly want to Glorify His Name, will be one day UNITED IN PURE WORSHIP to do that very thing, to honor Him and praise Him, worship as He would want to be worshipped (and not the way we want to worship Him), and to do exactly as our Great Exemplar showed oh, so well…God’s Only Begotten Son and “Firstborn of all creation,” Jesus Christ, do as Jesus, and fully please Him, Our God Jehovah, forevermore. – 1 Kings 8:41-43; Jeremiah 31:34; John 4:23, 24; Hebrews 8:11; Colossians 1:15-19

May your spiritual growth continue, in knowledge and understanding and in wisdom…and also in God’s favor…as His Name People.

Peace to all, who are truly the “Israel of God,”

The "Chieftain" -- Donald C. Burney (yorww)