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  • The Doom of False Religion
    The Watchtower—1966 | November 15
    • God’s kingdom do so before it is too late? They must associate closely with these spirit-begotten Christians, God’s “royal priesthood,” to learn from them. These remaining ones of Christ’s spiritual brothers compose the “faithful and discreet slave” to whom Christ has committed all the Kingdom interests on earth. (Matt. 24:45-47) They are in charge of teaching the people and shepherding those who want to serve the Great Shepherd, Jehovah God, and his Fine Shepherd Jesus Christ.

      Those being taught by the “faithful and discreet slave” are like the Nethinim, who were non-Israelites serving in the temple of Jehovah in the days of David and Solomon and who worked closely with the priests of Israel, keeping themselves religiously clean for temple service. Revelation 7:9 describes them as a “great crowd” out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues. God, on the throne, and the Lamb look favorably upon them. They have white robes, which they have washed in the blood of the Lamb, and they serve continually in God’s temple. (Rev. 7:9-17) In order to enjoy this favor with God this “great crowd,” now numbering nearly one million, share in announcing the warning message of false religion’s doom.

      The “great crowd” have learned how Christ gave his human life as a sacrifice for mankind. They have found that the kingdom of God is a heavenly kingdom and will rule this earth forever, bringing peace and righteousness to a paradise earth, blessing people with everlasting life. They know that they will see many loved ones and friends come back to earth by a resurrection. Furthermore, through a study of the Bible they see that the Kingdom has already taken power in the heavens and moves swiftly toward the destruction of Babylon the Great. If you do not know these vital truths, you need to hear what Jehovah’s witnesses have to say, study, and then take a position in harmony with God’s pure Word of truth. When you do this you will be happy to learn of the fulfillment of the sixth plague, which points to the complete desolation of Babylon the Great and the resultant freedom and happiness that it means to all who serve Jehovah God.

      But the mere destruction of Babylon the Great will not bring complete righteousness to the earth. The sixth plague covers also the battle of Armageddon, which will be considered in the next issue of this magazine.

      For a discussion of all seven plagues of Revelation, chapter 16, see the book “Babylon the Great Has Fallen!” God’s Kingdom Rules! by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, Brooklyn, New York.

  • ‘I Have My Religion’
    The Watchtower—1966 | November 15
    • ‘I Have My Religion’

      One of Jehovah’s witnesses in Jaboticabal, Brazil, had the pleasure of meeting a lady who showed a great deal of interest in his doorstep sermon. However, as the minister finished his Bible message, the woman said: “Fine! I enjoyed your explanation, but I am not interested because I already have my religion, although I do not know the name of it. But I do know it is the truth. I learned it by means of some books I have here in my home.” The Witness asked her to show him the publications. To his surprise and pleasure, the books were “Let God Be True” and What Has Religion Done for Mankind? The minister showed the woman that the books were published by Jehovah’s witnesses. He also arranged for a regular Bible study to be conducted in her home. Within a short time she asked for two studies a week instead of one. Progressing in knowledge, she is already taking part in telling the good news of the Kingdom to others, using the publications that helped her to learn of God’s truth.

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