Saturday, January 28, 2017

Spreading Tribulation / Expelled Anointed -- Tainted or Tested?

What follows is my partial response to a letter, which accurately expressed and represented the tribulation now being experienced, by many.
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My response:

I am so very glad that you contacted me. Please read the scriptures as you come to them. The central body of learning which I offer you, is found within them.
Regarding the links, I hope you will return to them in a second reading, to go into more depth about my statements and cited scriptures.

I will go right to one comment you made, because if I don't address it first, all that follows may not have value to you.
You said;
"I wanted to ask is this; since you are  
in contact with other anointed Christians, are all of your anointed  
associates a product of the Watch Tower Society? That is, are there not  others, outside of the Society, that have been called? 
Since I view many of  the new and current views of the Society to be an apostatizing, I would  tend to question the provenance of all anointed issuing forth from that  source."

The best way to address your concerns about anointed former members of the "WT", is to give you some facts for your own consideration...
Satan has demanded to "sift" each Chosen one 
(Luke 22:31; 1Pet.4:12; James 5:10-11; Job 1:8,12; John15:20; Rev.12:10; 1John2:14) 
by using his "world" (1John5:19; John15:18) of the Jewish system (John8:22-23), against them...
     [to see the identity of that "world"/"system" of the scriptures that 
      does the persecuting , (See: Greek- system/arrangement/adornment):
The Chosen must be subjected to the same tests and trials which Jesus endured. They accomplish this by following closely, the exact pattern of his example, symbolized by his "path"...
(John16:28; 14:28, 6, 4; Luke 9:23; Rev.14:4 B; Heb.13:13;
 2Cor.1:5; Phil.3:10; Rom.6:5; 1Pet.2:21), 
...up to the capacity which each one is able to endure them (1Cor.10:13). 
If they take the same full course of Christ, they can reach the Father (John14:6; Matt.11:27; 18:10; Eph.2:6; Rom.8:9; Matt.5:8).

   Traversing the full course of Christs example, means that like Christ, the Kingdom candidates must start out in subjection to the influential power of the leaders of God's genuine people/the "world"
(Gal.4:4; John1:11; Matt.15:24; 1John4:9; John1:12,10; 8:23), 
and faithfully conquer their hatred and opposition, as Christ did 
(John16:33; 14:30; 1John2:14-15; John8:40; Mark 9:31; John19:6-7; 15:18; Matt.24:9; John16:2; Mark 13:13).

A glaring contrast appears, between the genuine path presented by Christ, when compared to the counterfeit "Peace and security" and "spiritual paradise" that is offered to anointed, by the "WT" (1Cor.4:2,8-13; Rev.3:17-18). Accepting that false safe harbor, brings them under the "operation of error" -2Thess.2:9-12; Col.2:8; Rev.13:10; Luke 21:24 (operation-of-error)]. The flimsy and vain protection they offer (Rev.6:15-16) is a lie... a snare, sourced with Satan (Matt.16:21-23; Luke12:19-20; 2Thess.2:9-11; 1Thess.5:3-4, 6; 1Pet.5:8) 
(Rev.16:13-15; 1Tim.4:1) (when-satans-short-time) (earth-swallows-satans-river). This demonic delusion is designed to lull Gods Chosen into spiritual sleep, and prevent them from ever completing their gauntlet to faithfulness (peace-security-wrong) against that "safe harbor"/lie/apostate nation of God 
(Eze.13:10-14; Jer.23:16-17; 8:11; 6:13-15; Rev.16:21; Ps.18:13; 147:17; 1Thess.5:3) 
(Eph.5:6,11; 2Pet.3:10; Jer.13:26; Rev.17:16-17; Nahum 3:5; Jer.51:25; Rev.8:8; Zech.4:7) (YHVH-genuine-mountain) 
(Rev.11:3,5; Jer.5:14; Hosea 6:5; Rev.16:8; Jer.23:29; Matt.10:20)
Satan's snare is camouflaged by a counterfeit Mount Zion (Rev.14:1) (YHVH-genuine-mountain). They claim that their "mountain-like organization" (Zech.4:7; Jer.51:25; Rev.8:8), is the fulfillment of Isa.2:1-2 ... even though the next verse reads (Isa.2:3); "The law will go out from Zion, the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.". Although they claim that the "governing body" are representatives of Zion; they also claim that those men are fallible. To ascribe fallibility and a lack of spirit-inspiration to Mount Zion (and, "the word of the Lord"), is blasphemy.
Additionally, the Organization's  heirarchy of "overseers" made up of spiritual Gentiles (Rom.2:28-29) (jew-gentile), is an impersonation of the spirit-directed Body of Christ (Rev.13:15) (John20:22,21) (abomination) (mark-beast)... both due to be revealed and exposed in the time of the end (Isa.28:17; Nahum 3:5; 2Thess.2:8).

Naturally, one could not complete the course of Christ, unless they were surrounded by the same circumstances and challenges, and offered the same "path". 
  I submit to you on the basis of the collective experiences of all present and sober anointed ones, that the "WT" is the only place they can come under the dominion of apostate religious leaders (fallen-star) (1914?), who authentically lead, represent, and are, "God's chosen people" (Isa.43:21; 1Pet.2:9-10) (Luke12:42,45-48), such as those who persecuted Christ (Matt.15:24; 20:18-19; John19:11; 1:11). 
    The various erroneous doctrines sourced in "Christendom" cannot successfully subvert and take captive (Col.2:8), those who have been anointed by God's spirit (1John2:20,27). Only the "WT" has succeeded in misleading (Matt.24:24-25; Luke 21:24; Rev.13:10,7) and "killing" them (Rev.6:11; 11:7) (symbolic-death), and prophecy tells us why, and how (trample-how?) (what-1914) (when-satans-short-ime).

Therefore, those anointed who are waking up from the "WT",
(Mark 13:34; John10:2-4; Isa.42:16; 49:9) (2Cor.6:17; Rev.18:4; Matt.24:15-16)
should not so much be viewed as tainted, but rather, as being tested (1Cor.3:12-15) and refined (Zech.13:9; Mal.3:1-3).
    Yet I will tell you, that when I was anointed by God through Christ, it was just previous to my first contact by the "WT". I was not a "JW" at the time of my anointing. It has been made clear to me by Christ, that the immediate contact by, and joining the Organization which ensued after my anointing, was my initiation into my gauntlet of testing in the pattern of Christ.
    We are clearly told that God's genuine priesthood in the time of the end, require refining from defilement/wormwood 
(Mal.3:1-3, Eze.22:30; Zech.3:1,3-4,8; Rev.3:17-18; 13:7; Dan.8:11-13; 11:36; 2Thess.2:4; Mark 13:14) (trample-how) (7-spirits-scroll-distinction) 
(Rev.10:10; 8:10-11; Jer.23:15) (bitter-scroll) (fallen-star) (search-fallen-star)
That would not be necessary, if they were not coming from a place of spiritual and doctrinal defilement (Rev.2:20) (jezebel).

Having addressed your question about the authenticity of anointed who are now regarded as "apostates" from the "WT", 
(Mark 13:13; John16:2; Matt.25:6; Heb.13:13; Rev.11:3,7-10; Luke 17:33,37)
and their reliability as trustworthy priests (Mal.2:7)... 
 ...It cannot be taken for granted (1John4:1; 1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13-16), that all ex-"JW" chosen ones are sources of "the proper food at the proper time" (Luke12:42). Scripture exhorts and equips us, to discern this on an individual basis, determined through what is offered (Matt.7:20; Luke 6:43,45) (fine-trees).
Of the number of anointed who have obeyed Christ (Matt.24:16; Rev.18:4), not all are being fully refined, nor offering "the proper food at the proper time". Yet a few, are.
I hope you have at least determined that a period of unfaithful ignorance, is not equivalent to permanent uselessness 
(Zech.13:9; Rom.9:27-28; Isa.65:8; Jer.3:21-22; Isa.22:12; Rev.11:3).
With this in mind, I will respond as best as I am able to various points you raise in your letter, and if there is one that I neglect, please let me know. 

Because of my responding before to others who have written to me, there will be some points for which I have and will, provide a link. The link will contain deeper and further scriptural information on the subject at hand. 
I hope you will not view such references as an impersonal response, because I will tailor such references as close as possible to my best appraisal of your need, and great care has gone into making the scriptural information contained at each link, thorough, relevant, and substantial. Parts of an article may seem irrelevant to you, but if the link is cited, there is something of import in the article, that does relate. I hope you can extend the needed patience in this regard.

I can see from your comments, that you are relatively new to the writings at my Blog. For this reason, what follows is a Bible course of study, tailored to the individual needs expressed in your letter. Those needs are actually becoming more common among those who write to me, so my response to you will be helpful to many. 
I'm sure you will need to divide the material into segments. I hope you will take your time, and attend each section with as careful attention as was given to it's composition.

  Again, if any coverage of a topic is found lacking for you personally, I am eager to address the need. In addition to tending to you, it will also help supplement the overall resources offered at the Blog.

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First I will say that I relate to much of your expressed experiences, while within the "Watchtower". I was in from 1975, until my disfellowshipping in 2011 for "causing divisions" 
(Luke 12:51; John7:43; 10:19-20). 
According to prophecy, the distressing "cognitive dissonance" with "WT" doctrine which you mention, initially plagues the anointed who are capable of repentance, to be followed by it breaking out upon the "rest" [symbolized in Revelation, as "earth, sea, trees" (Rev.7:3; 8:7; Zech.13:9)]. This is a new thought to those coming out from the "WT"... specifically... that the Great Tribulation is spiritual, not physical 
(Luke21:25; Isa.17:12; Joel 2:1-2; Rev.9:2-3; 13:1) (great-trib-why). 
The Greek word for "tribulation" is 
G2347 thlípsis – properly, pressure (what constricts or rubs together), used of a narrow place that "hems someone in"; tribulation, especially internal pressure that causes someone to feel confined (restricted, "without options") and carries the challenge of coping with the internal pressure of a tribulation, especially when feeling there is "no way of escape" (mentally "hemmed in").

 Luke19:43; Hosea 2:6; Mark 15:17; Eze.28:23-24

I hope you will follow up by researching this interpretation further, through this series of articles *(Great-Trib)*.

You speak of the evident "confusion" (meaning of "Babylon") (spiritual-virginity?) (sheol-hell-hades) which is manifested by these vacillating doctrines of the "WT". 
Yes, this is also what the Bible refers to as "shifting sands", "churning sea casting up mire and mud" ("waters" that lack clarity -Eze.34:19), and "shifting shadows" (darkness that keeps changing), 
which the Bible indicates would identify the false prophet/wicked steward, who was due to arrive with dominion over the Chosen, in the time of the end.
(Matt.24:24-25; 1Tim.4:1; Rev.13:13-16; 13:11,14-15; 19:20; 14:8; Jer.51:7)
    In contrast, those priests who faithfully represent Christ by teaching his truth (Matt.7:24; Rev.22:1; James 1:17), would have immovable consistency (John15:16; Rom.3:4 B).

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You then speak of a job that took you away from "WT" indoctrination for a time, and upon your return, you perceived a discrepancy between past and present teachings. You cite the futility of learning tenets and teaching them, only to later be told that they are outdated and obsolete.
What you are observing, is just what the Bible foretold about the teachings of this particular religious empire which holds captive, the anointed. I think you will recognize the connection with prophecy, if you understand the interpretation of the symbolic "three" "froglike expressions" of Rev.16:13.
A frog goes through many changes as it develops from an egg to an adult. If we were to constantly observe it's development, we would not clearly notice it's transformation. 
If we were to remove ourselves from observing it's development, only to return at a much later time, we may not even believe that it was the same creature. Gradual transformation from accepted truths, to accepted lies, is a tactic of Satan. I hope you will now consider more about these "three" "frog-like expressions", in the article, "6-6-6" (-666-).

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I am extremely sorry for the loss of your daughter. I can only imagine the heartache. Yet please know that you are not alone in experiencing loss of children. I understand that it is not the same as physical death... but it is now common for many to lose their children in other ways, due to the organization. I have lost two daughters. One is still captive and zealous in the organization (earth-swallows-satans-river), and I have not had contact with her, in years. The other was so damaged by the "elders", that she went off the deep end, into sin, drugs, and mental illness. She blames all of her problems, on my raising her in the Organization. She despises me for it. Our pain might cause us to lash out at God (Rev.16:11) (Job 1:22). But if we stop to consider that loss of children, cooling of love, family conflict, and many other distresses, were all a part of Christ's confiding to his disciples, what we must expect of these times in which we are. 
    He gave such warnings, in the hope that we would not be overcome, but rather, would recognize the reality of our spiritual circumstances and our place in the time-line of prophecy. The "Great Tribulation", is just that. It is the greatest spiritual oppression, to ever arise upon Christians. (great-trib-why) If it's Satanic deceptive powers were not limited by God, even the Chosen could not be saved from it (Luke 18:26-27; Matt.24:22,13) (who-saved).

Although it may seem like stale bread... the observing of such fulfillment **among the authentic Chosen, IS an indication of the approaching End 
(Luke 21:28-31; Mark 13:19-20,28-36; 1Cor.15:24-25; Ps.110:1-2; Rev.17:14). **(signs-of-end) (remaining-ones) (critical-times)

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Ec.7:7 reads;
"Surely oppression destroys a wise man’s reason,
And a bribe debases the heart."
I deeply regret how all your oppression has impacted your wife.
Even the wise can lose their sanity when tribulation becomes severe. I myself, was driven to an attempt of suicide. But I hope that you will not give up in your trying to understand the bigger picture of our present reality; Because with that understanding, comes a way out. Once your hold on truth is firm, you may be able to comfort and assist your wife to that same freedom. I am not saying that full healing from the loss of a child can come in this life. But I assure you that hope and peace are within reach, 
for those who do not give up (Matt.7:7; 24:13; John14:27).

Regarding your comment about Christ's "return" and "invisible presence", please consider these scriptures... 
(Acts1:11; Rev.1:7; Heb.12:1; Matt.24:30; 16:4; Luke 17:20-21; 
 Rev.3:3; 1Thess.5:2; 3:13; Jude 1:14; Rev.19:11,14; 17:14;
 2Cor.10:3-5; 5:20; Matt.24:45; Rev.1:7; 6:9-11; 11:7)
These links are relevant (sign-son-of-man) (when-christs-return).

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Lastly,
you state; "I guess I lack an assured expectation of things hoped for. ".
Please clarify for us, in your mind, what hopes we had, as well as the hopes to which "JW's" still cling. Were they not false hopes? These too, Bible prophecy, identified and foretold 
(2Thess.2:1-3; Luke 17:20-24) (Deut.18:20-22).
What I am saying, is that it is not wrong for you to let go of the false hopes which we were previously given (Heb.13:14; Rom.8:25; 12:12)...
as long as we replace them with authentic reason for hope.
Regarding a premature expectation of Christ 
  [and the reason why he seems to "delay" (Luke 12:45-46; Hosea 6:5; Hab.2:2-3)],
these links may help 

I hope I have covered all the points you raised, and have given you an ample start to learning and perceiving what God's Word has to say on those issues and subjects.
As always, I am here for questions.
I know my responses tend to be copious, but I must offer as much of what I have been given, as is possible, in my desire to be found faithful and diligent in feeding Christ's sheep... especially those who are in distress.

In my own experience of regaining my spiritual sight, I remember the steps I had to go through, as I peeled away "WT" deception by means of spirit and truth, by the grace of God. 
I know that each puzzle piece is hard to fit into one's previous faith (Mark 2:22), unless the related concepts are also addressed. This is why I try to anticipate the same objections and questions which I myself went through during my process of being "set free" 
(John8:32) (Isa.49:9; Eze.34:14; Matt.24:16).
Rather than leave such a problem to arise, I hope to smooth the path, by anticipating how a "WT" doctrine might cause one to stumble at a particular point. This is why I provide links to common objections or questions to the subject at hand. Yet each person is an individual, so if there is something not covered, just let me know. Thank you for your good questions. If you conclude that what is written here, is true; please heed it's guidance, and share it. If so, I hope you will also associate with our group, to afford yourself some comfort and support. Though we are few, we treasure our precious harmony of faith.

May God's spirit be with you, as you examine the wisdom of His guidance, found in His Word.
Love in Christ,
Pearl

Posted by Pearl Doxsey at 8:40 AM 2 comments

Sunday, January 8, 2017

What must we do?

This is my response to a letter I received. It reflects the experience that so many of you write to me about. I hope the response, and all the information it contains within its scriptures and links, will be helpful for all the readers who are facing the same challenges and tribulation.

My Response:

Thank you for writing to me. I am sorry that I didn't get to answer right away.
My reply contains much information, but it is all necessary. Take your time with it, dividing it into sections. Try to be patient and thorough. Although there is likely enough material for many weeks of study, I assure you that all the questions you have asked, will be fully addressed if you make the most of what I am offering to you, and are sure to read the scriptures as you come to them.
(The links will aid in a deeper understanding of the points, made.)

In order to make the questions you ask and my reply to them, clearer;
I will copy parts of your letter that I am replying to...

 "I truly appreciate your Ministry. As regarding the topic to "Flee" the WT  
org., most of your writings appear to remind the "chosen" anointed, of  
their ultimate trial and reward. Though I have found a few statements which  
encourage the other JWs to flee, not much is discussed as to what WE must  do if we leave."

There is a baptism by water, and a baptism by spirit and fire, and a baptism into death.
I will not elaborate here about all three, but it is relevant to clarify the differing discipleships to Christ.

The baptism by spirit/fire (Mark 1:8; Matt.3:11; Acts 1:5; 2:3-4; John 16:7; 14:16-17) is done through Jesus Christ himself (Matt.3:11-12; Titus 3:5-6; Rom.5:5).
The baptism of water is performed by men; specifically, it is the responsibility of the members of Christ's body of anointed priests
(Matt.28:19-20; Mal.2:7; Heb.1:14; 2:16; John 4:1-2; Acts 19:4-5).
Such priests, have three baptisms to undergo [1John 5:8; John 14:6 --- Way/blood:(John 14:4;  1Pet.2:21; Rom.6:3,5; John 15:12-13) Truth/water:(Eph.5:26; John 17:17; 4:10) Life/spirit:(Rom.8:11; Gal.6:8)], and "water" baptism, is one of them.

Through water baptism and it's symbolic meaning (Eph.5:26; John 15:3; Ps.51:2;  1Pet.3:21), those who are not priests, are saved (Mark 16:16)... provided they have gained possession of the symbolic water, which cleanses them (John 17:17; 4:10; Eph.5:26). This brings us to the next section of the command given by Christ... Matt.28:19-20 reads;
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”​

And so now we can discuss the point behind clarifying the various baptisms...
Can you see that those who receive water baptism, and are not Chosen anointed priests, must also "observe" all the commands of Christ?
The Greek word ("terein"/"tareo") from which we translate "observe", means "to be keeping", cherish, guard, maintain, uphold. 
Though you may not yet have learned an accurate understanding of all Christ's commands to his Body members, 
    (due to your not receiving the "proper food at the proper time" 
     from the wicked steward from which we had all been feeding);
our past famine does not alter the saving direction from Christ. 
Obeying his commands is still a requirement for life, regardless of our place in God's arrangement and purpose (Matt.28:20).

Our present and urgent concern should be with familiarizing ourselves with Christ's commands and obeying them, so that we may each secure our standing with God, while there is yet time to do so (John 8:31; 6:63; 12:48-49; Isa.55:6; Zeph.2:3) (Luke 21:36). 
After we are capable of making an informed vow to be a slave of God (Rev.7:3; Deut.11:18), it is agreeable that we be baptized (Mark 1:4; Acts 2:37,38,39), to remove our past sin of idolatry to the Image of the "Watchtower" organization (Rev.13:8,11,14,15; 2:20,16;  2Cor.6:17), and to receive the benefit of God's spirit, whose light/living water (Rev.22:17; 19:9), is now being offered, to all (Matt.22:9-10; Rev.22:17; 19:9). Yet if we have been "killed" by the organization through disfellowshipping (Mark 8:35; John 16:2), we will have successfully removed the slave-mark of the Beast from off ourselves.
(See:http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2016/01/symbolic-death-by-means-of-world.html)
**(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2016/05/he-who-seeks-to-save-his-life-will-lose.html)

At this point, these articles should contain significant information for you:
and 


Next you say;
"I believe that Jehovah will "help" us in our trials.  
However, until the end.... how do we serve him in the ministry if WE flee  the WT."

It may be hard for us, coming out the "Watchtower's" stature as a world-wide publishing corporation, to imagine any comparable ministry. But in fact, the mission of the "Watchtower", pales miserably when compared the genuine good news, the salvation it offers, the "brightness" of it's glorious truth, and it's spread throughout it's target audience.. (Matt.10:23; Rev.1:11,20; Matt.5:15; Heb.10:21;  1Pet.2:5) 
The efforts of blinded men cannot compare, to the purpose and power of God's spirit (Zech.4:6,7).

See: 
and 

Try to imagine the remedial work required, if the "good news" declared by the "Watchtower" is in actuality, error and false prophecy. Their prolific work is the reason why Jesus foretold, how sweeping the dark and dismal end time would be, even among those who are waiting for God.... 
     (Amos 5:18,19,20; Matt.24:21-22,24-25,29) 
                  and the scriptures tell us why...
     and

....and how difficult it would be to find the road of genuine salvation in the midst of that dark era.
(Jer.13:16; Luke 18:26-27; Matt.24:22; Ps.94:17; Isa.59:10; Matt.7:14).

Now if we are among the "few" granted spiritual perception during that time... 
           (Matt.11:25; 7:14; 13:11; John 6:65; Mark 4:11-12; Rev.2:28; Isa.60:1,2,3)
...can you not imagine how much your support of the truth would be needed, and how valuable your contribution of declaring the genuine good news?
For each person who has embraced the truth now being unsealed...
(Dan.12:4)-(Rev.5:2,6-7; 22:10,6; Hab.2:2; Rev.20:12), 
...there is also a ministry, which also needs to be embraced 
(Eph.4:25;  2Tim.4:2;  1Cor.9:16; Rom.10:13-14; Matt.24:14). 

God has afforded the poor and weak...
(1Cor.1:27;  2Cor.12:9; Ps.50:15-16; Zech.4:10; Matt.13:31-32; Dan.2:34-35,44-45)
..."a little help"
(Dan.11:34; Acts 1:8,10-11; Rev.11:3; 1:7; Heb.12:1) (Heb.6:10)
(1Thess.3:13; Rev.19:14; 17:14; Eph.2:6; Matt.24:31).
With the help of God's spirit,
even a few, can provide for a multitude 
(Matt.14:16,17,18,19,20,21; Ec.11:1; Gal.6:9; Amos 9:13; Eze.36:8; 34:12,13,14; Matt.24:15-16).

It has become possible for "the little one" (Isa.41:10; 60:22;  2Pet.3:12)
(Eze.21:25-26; Matt.23:12), to offer God's message. The internet has equipped us with all we now require, to fulfill God's Will, even by those of very limited resource.
The invitation to share in the opening of the scrolls, is for all, 
    regardless of spiritual position (Matt.22:8-10; Rev.22:17).

Next, you say;
"I am a retired widow who needs the help of my only Daughter and her  
husband (JWs) Other than them, I only have a few family members (JWs) and a  
handful of non-JW friends whom I don't associate closely with due to their  
lifestyle and Christendom beliefs. If I flee the WT,.... I will be shunned  by family, by JW friends and be totally alone."

What you speak of, is one of the grievous effects of the Great Tribulation.
      (It is spiritual, not physical or visible - Luke 17:20,22-23). 
It is recognized as undergoing fulfillment, only by means of--
1. what is befalling the anointed.... 
      (Matt.12:39-40; Rev.11:7; 6:9,10,11; Matt.25:40)
      (Luke 21:20,22; 19:43; Rev.20:8-9; 16:13,14,15,16;  1Tim.4:1; 
       Rev.11:2; Luke 21:24; Dan.11:33; Rev.13:10,7)], 
....and by 
2. discerning the presence of the false prophet and it's "Beast", 
whose identity goes undetected by those under their power 
(Rev.17:8; 19:20; 14:8; Jer.51:7).
---That deceptive power, also overcomes the anointed 
(Matt.24:24-25; Rev.13:7; Dan.8:10,11,12,13,19,24-25;  2Thess.2:8; Dan.11:36;  2Thess.2:4; 
 1Cor.3:16;  1Pet.2:5,9; Mark 13:14).
Only those anointed who repent, are saved by God's mercy. 
(Zech.13:8-9; Rev.8:7; 9:18,20)

(See the last section of the following post, to learn about the spiritual nature of the tribulation: 
And a post that may now prove helpful:

Jesus described the grievous effect you (and all of us) are experiencing, in detail, 
so that we could recognize, accept, and cope with it.
Please consider (Luke 14:26; 12:51,52,53; Matt.10:32; 19:29; Mark 13:13).
These links should help with this topic:

No matter how alone we may feel, we are not alone.
God and Christ are with us during our striving to be faithful 
(Heb.11:27; John 16:32-33; Rom.14:8; Matt.28:20;  2Cor.1:3-5; Ps.145:18).
    We also have the available option and blessing, to associate with others of like faith, who have been through the very same losses and trials, as we (Heb.10:24-25; Mark 10:29-30).
Here are a couple of links which offer that:
(You may need to sign into Facebook, for those links to work)

Facebook is also a place to have a face to face meeting with any who gather with us there. You can request a friendship there, with members of those groups. Video conferencing is available there, to use with whom we become friends. If you need any technical help with that process, let me know.

There is also our Forum, which has grown inactive lately because of our transfer over to Facebook. But if you join the forum, your posts will be responded to. The members still check in to see if there is anything new. It also contains a resource for experiences and Bible knowledge.

There is much available now via the internet, that affords us the ability to spend time with others, either through messaging or video chats. We have grown to know each other, and we have developed an affection amidst us. It always adds to our joy, when someone has newly awoken and joins with us. Jesus acknowledged that we are in the midst of the hardest spiritual test that has ever come upon a people. Support is advisable.

I will not dare to direct nor pressure you in this personal decision which you face.
I can only pray that you and other readers, will closely examine the direction given by Christ through the scriptures offered. It is the only salvation for those living within this difficult time, in which we are.
    I have also known of, and participate in, tangible support given to those lacking in their physical and financial needs. While there is no guarantee of financial support, I trust you will find the love among us to be sincere and without hypocrisy.

Next you say;
"Wouldn't it be wiser for those in my situation to follow the  
advice of Perimeno: "..wait until Jehovah reveals/exposes" the "Man of  
Lawlessness" and destroys the WT org. (which should open the eyes of my  Daughter and others)"

It just so happens that the last link given just above, addresses that question.
Because "Perimeno" lacks the insight of holy spirit, he fails to be aware, that the "Man of Lawlessness" has already been revealed/exposed. That identity, as well as the other Bible alias's for that entity, are already fully known and published.
If we wait, however, for the leaders of the Beast to be thrown off, and for they and their Beast to be destroyed, it is already too late for anyone to prove faithful. 
Faithfulness is established through our taking a stand against the false prophet and it's beast (Rev.15:2; 2:7; 12:11). Once Satan's agents are gone, such a stand is no longer possible. (LINK)
Rev.18:4 tells us to get out. 
Why? 
"So that you will not share in her sins" or "receive her plagues". If we are still inside when her condemnation and punishment come, we receive them also.
At Matt.24:15-16, Jesus made very clear, when we must depart...
"So when you see (perceive/catch sight) the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place” (let the reader use discernment),  “then those in Judea must flee to the mountains!".

Perimeno himself, has failed to discern, the "abomination that causes desolation", nor the need to Flee! But Jesus shows that this is a discernment on the part of each individual. "When YOU see" and recognize through your own spiritual perception, that the abomination causing desolation to God's Temple/chosen ones/anointed priesthood... is indeed present...
then it is time for US, to flee, regardless of what others see, say, or do.

Jesus compared our hour to the days of Noah and Lot (Luke 17:26,27,28,29,30).
 Why?
Because those who fail to discern the imminent danger and run for their lives, will face God's condemnation, sharing in the harlot's sins (Luke 17:30,31,32). 
If we tolerate the abomination and remain within it, while it silences, tramples, and destroys God's Sons and kingdom heirs, God will hold us accountable for our cowardice (Eze.14:10; Heb.10:38). 
If we are still known as one of "Jehovah's Witnesses", we share in the blasphemy of that name (Rev.17:3; 13:5-6), we are still spiritually marked as subject to the Beast, we are still in subjection to the edicts of the false prophet, and we are not written in the Lamb's scroll of life (Rev.14:9-10; 13:8; 20:15). 

    Try to remember that although you may not agree that you "worship" the organization... in God's estimation... the one you fear, seek the approval of, and let direct your actions/obey, IS the one you worship (Deut.11:18; Rev.13:16-17).
Do you fear to disobey Christ, or the elders?
Christ has told us to flee without delay, and not to return (Luke 21:21,20; Rev.20:9; 11:5; Jer.5:14).
If you are hiding what you truly believe from congregation members and "elders",
then you are letting them direct your freeness of speech (Eph.4:25; Col.4:6; Matt.5:13) thereby, obeying them.
If you obey Eph.4:25, and thereby prove your separation from the abomination of the Beast (2Cor.6:16-18), you know what will happen (Rev.13:15; John 16:2; Mark 8:35).

If you are not leaving because you desire to stay there, and because you admire the organization (because you believe it is God's spirit-directed organization"), 
then you stay due to deception. 
If you are not leaving because you dread the consequences and are intimidated into subjection to the rules of the organization, then your hand (deeds/practices) is still controlled and marked as enslaved to serve the Beast.

If you do not yet know the identity of the "abomination" that tramples God's holy place, or see how it is causing desolation, please tell me. 
The links I have already provided above, will serve to impart such understanding.
Here are some articles, specific to that topic:

Regarding the Bible's direction, about how to handle your situation, the following links should help clarify God and Christ's direction...

If in any way, you need help with any topic (which you cannot find material about by using the Search Box at the blog), please just let me know.

 Now I must focus in on a part of what you said;
"wait until Jehovah reveals/exposes" the "Man of  
Lawlessness" and destroys the WT org"

 Neither God nor Christ are going to "destroy" the "Man of Lawlessness".
The one who destroys, is the Devil (LINK).
Although some Bibles, translate 2Thess.2:8 as containing "destroy", the Greek word (analisko)
(https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?t=kjv&strongs=g355)
means to overthrow, disintegrate, dissipate, sweep away, taken away, consumed (as if by fire). This is in harmony with the previous verse (2Thess.2:7) (See:http://pearl-restraint.blogspot.com/)

Although "destroy" may be akin to "analisko" in the minds of translators, Paul did not choose the Greek word for "destroy". The difference between "destroy" and "consume"/analisko (Luke 9:54), must be acknowledge and heeded. 
A correct rendering of this word, is essential to understanding this verse and its context.
2Thess.2:8 simply states, that Christ will "bring to nothing" the "Man of Lawlessness", by the "spirit of his mouth". This rendering becomes clearer, if we examine the other details.
What is the spirit/breath, in Christ's mouth?
(John 16:13; 20:22; Rev.19:15; Eph.6:17; Heb.4:12)

In what way will the Man of Lawlessness, be "brought to nothing"/rendered impotent and harmless?
(Luke 10:19; Rom.16:20; Matt.16:18; John 1:5; Col.1:13)
(Rev.19:20; 20:7,8,9,10; Jer.23:29; 5:14; Rev.11:3,5; Hosea 6:5; Matt.24:50-51; 8:12; 25:11-12,10,13)
The "revealing" of the "Man of Lawlessness" (2Pet.3:10; John 3:20),
IS his being "brought to nothing"/made impotent.

Once that identity is revealed, it no longer has any power over those who "discern" him
(Matt.24:15;  1Thess.5:4). The power of Christ's "mouth", makes the power of deception, impotent/brought to nothing (1John 5:4,18; 4:4). The revealing of truth, disarms the power of deception,.. effectively "destroying" the liar in a figurative way. None of this is physical, anymore than the "two witnesses" are literally killing, with their mouths (Rev.11:5; Hosea 6:5). Those whom God exposes as liars, are judged, and they are denied the gift of life from God (Rev.21:8; 20:15)(Eph.4:18; John 3:36).

Next you say;
"For months, I have tried to reveal (to my daughter and  
sister)... the hypocrisy and corruption of the GB/WT... but this upset her,  
and was pushing her away."

I myself have had the same experience. Again we must recall to mind, that this is the greatest tribulation to ever descend upon the people of God. When God's nation commits idolatry and is mislead by wicked rulers; they must be disciplined. 
According to the time of the last, fourth watchman... when the "last enemy, Death" arises *(Rev.6:7,8;  1Cor.15:26), God allows 4 plagues to come against His nation. They are listed as "sword, famine, pestilence, wild beasts".
The Bible gives us information that is relevant to your attempts to awaken your daughter and sister.
It tells us what to expect, when God decides that those 4 plagues of discipline are necessary.
Eze.14: 
"21 For thus says the Lord God: “How much more it shall be when I send My four severe judgments on Jerusalem—the sword and famine and wild beasts and pestilence—to cut off man and beast from it? 20 even though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live,” says the Lord God, “they would deliver neither son nor daughter; they would deliver only themselves by their righteousness.”

We are taught there, that when these 4 plagues arise, they will be so effectively adverse, that salvation will be on an individual bases. Convincing others to take steps for their own deliverance, would be ineffective. When that discipline comes, it is never pleasant, but if we let it guide us into faithfulness, we save our own soul, IF we choose righteous obedience.

The final abomination of desolation" is so lethal and masked (Matt.24:24,25;  2Thess.2:3,9,10,11,12). It is such a tremendous offense against God, His purpose and His Kingdom. This is hard to appreciate when we are first coming out of it and waking up from our drunken sleep, caused by the "wine" of the "Harlot's" sorcery.
Due to it's severe offenses...
     (including the spiritual slaughter of God's messengers, fornication with Satan, 
      defiling of God's Temple, poisoning millions with polluted spiritual waters, 
      causing God's sons to worship an Idol, blaspheming God's name, 
      sinning against Holy Spirit, etc. -Rev.18:5)  (LINK)(LINK)
...God is unleashing not one plague (Eze.14:13-20 > Link; Isa.3:1), but all four of His plagues against this land.
When all four are released (Eze.14:21; Rev.6:7-8), did you see what the result is?...
(Eze.14:20). 
That's exactly why Jesus foretold that families would be divided over the conflict between truth and deception (Luke 12:51,52), both due to be released in the time of the end .....
     (Dan.11:32; 12:1,10,3; Eph.5:11; 6:11,12,13;  2Cor.10:3,4,5), 
.....causing the spiritual battle of Armageddon (1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13,14,15,16; 20:7,8; 19:11,14; 17:14).
---Our children are casualties of that war. But we need not be.
If we prove faithful, there may be hope for them, in the end (1Cor.7:14; Rev.21:4; Heb.13:14).

Lastly, here is a post for those seeking the Bible's direction when determining how to handle their extrication from the abomination:
(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/05/warning-letter.html)

I pray that God's spirit of discernment and understanding be with you,
throughout the study of this letter, and through the examination of all the scriptures it and the links, contain.
Love in Christ,
Pearl
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