Where is " Bethel "?

So many times while I was at Bethel, I would hear the comment made that the buildings and activity we observed there, could only be the result of God's blessing. Christ's apostles initially had the same viewpoint about the Center of God's worship (Matt.5:35 B) in the time of Christ (Mark 13:1-2; Luke 21:5-8; Matt.24:1-2) (John 2:19,21;  1Cor.12:27; Col.3:1; Eph.2:6) (John 2:19,21; Dan.8:24; 12:7; Rev.12:4; Zech.13:9;  1Cor.3:13) (2Cor.6:16; Col.1:18;  1Cor.12:27) (What is Christ's "Body"?). They expressed that viewpoint, in response to Jesus' criticism of that Center, just two verses before (Matt.23:37-38; John 4:21) (Rev.17:6).

The word "Bethel" means; "house of God" in Hebrew. Now let's take a closer look at that. 
"Jehovah's Witnesses" believe that the physical buildings and the work that is conducted from within them, is a manifestation of God's house ("Beth-el" = "house of God" Hebrew)...His place of worship, and the dwelling of His spirit. 
I firmly state that this is not only impossible, but it is blasphemy for the "Watchtower" to assume the identity of "Bethel". I propose that the facilities and operations that define the "Watchtower"... it's Headquarters, Branch Offices, and Kingdom Halls, strongly indicate where their power originates, and it is not with God. 
Of course, such assertions have to be proven by scriptural references, if they are true.

God himself knows where His resting place is, and what sort of house in which his spirit dwells. His Word, tells us these things. It is vital to compare His words to what we observe the "Watchtower" to be, as well as what it claims, regarding itself. By means of God's Truth, we are enabled to open our eyes, and wake up!

Where is the resting place of God's spirit on earth?
Isa.66:1-2
"This is what the Lord says:
'Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
Where is the house that you would build for me,
and where will my resting place be?
2 All these things my hand has made,
and so all these things came into being,”
declares the Lord.
“But this is the one to whom I will look favorably:
to the one who is humble and contrite in spirit,
and who trembles at my message."

God states that He has made the earth and everything in it.
"The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and DOES NOT LIVE IN TEMPLES BUILT BY HUMAN HANDS." (Acts 17:24)
Where then, does his spirit rest on earth... His footstool?
Ps.132:7-9,13-14 
“Let us go to his dwelling place,
    let us worship at his footstool, saying,
‘Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place,
    you and the ark of your might.
May your priests be clothed with your righteousness;
    may your faithful people sing for joy.’”For the Lord has chosen ZION,
desiring it as his dwelling place.
“This is my resting place forever.
Here I will live,
because I desire to do so."

Remember Isa.66:2 B?
"But this is the one to whom I will look favorably:
to the one who is humble and contrite in spirit,
and who trembles at my message."

Yes, God will dwell in Mt. Zion. 
What does that have to do with those who are humble, dejected, and who fear the Word of God?

"Lord, who may stay in your tent?
WHO MAY DWELL ON YOUR HOLY MOUNTAIN (Zion)? (2Pet.1:18; Matt.17:1-2,3; Rev.14:1)
2 The one who lives with integrity,
who does righteous deeds,
and who speaks truth to himself.
3 The one who does not slander with his tongue,
who does no evil to his neighbor,
and who does not destroy his friend’s reputation.
4 The one who despises those who are utterly wicked,
but who honors the one who fears the Lord,
who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,
5 who does not loan his money with interest,
and who does not take a bribe against those who are innocent.
The one who does these things will stand firm forever." (Ps.15)

Can you see the reason why God mentions such a humble, contrite, and god-fearing person, (when answering where He chooses to dwell)? (John 14:23)
We are told that God does not dwell in material buildings, nor does He need them.
He dwells in Zion, within the hearts of those who belong there (2Cor.1:22; 5:5;  1John 4:13; Rom.8:9). That is His sanctuary... His "footstool"... His "occupied home" [Greek- inaccurately translated as "earth"/"world" in many places (Heb.2:5; Rev.12:9; 13:8) It is God's own dwelling ("home"), that is mislead at Rev.12:9. 

(Rev.13:7; Dan.8:12; 7:25; Matt.24:24-25;  1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:14-15; 17:14]
(world-earth-home) (the same word written at John 14:23) (which is translated as "home"/ dwelling place) against which the "Beast" blasphemes (Rev.13:6).

In speaking of Zion, God said,
“All the descendants of those who oppressed you
will come bending low before you (Rev.3:9),
and all those who despised you
will bow down at your feet.
They’ll call you ‘The City of the Lord,’
‘Zion of the Holy One of Israel.’”
“He has given you the glory of Lebanon,
and it will come to you,
the cypress, and the plane tree, and the pine,
to adorn the place of MY SANCTUARY;
and I will make THE PLACE OF MY FEET, glorious." 

(Isa.60:14,13; Dan.8:11) (Matt.5:35)
Yes, God's resting place for His feet, is the "earth" (Greek: "inhabited home")(Acts 7:49),... His "sanctuary" of His Temple. 
We know that Temple "cannot be made by human hands" 
(Mark 14:58; Matt.16:18; Eph.2:20-21,22; Zech.4:9;  1Chron.22:10; Ps.2:6-7,8; Heb.1:5;  1Pet.2:5;  1John 3:14; Rom.8:9;  1Cor.6:17; John 17:21-22; Eph.2:20;  1Cor.3:16; Gen.28:16-17; Rev.21:2-3).
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(Eph.2:10; Isa.29:23; 43:7,10,21;  1Pet.2:9) 

(Rom.5:5;  2Cor.1:22; 4:6; 3:18;  1Cor.2:10-11,12; 12:7; Eph.1:18;  1Thess.2:12; Luke 17:21) (2Tim.1:7-8; Rom.6:5; Rev.6:9-10,11; 11:7)

Where would the location of God's Temple be, in our physical realm? 
Christ is the cornerstone of that Temple, and the living stones added upon the foundation of apostles and prophets (Eph.2:20-21,22), are those whom God chooses...
the humble, dejected by the world, and God-fearing. His spirit comes to dwell within them 

(1Pet.2:5;  1Cor.3:16,9; 6:19; Heb.3:6; Luke 17:21;  1Cor.2:9-12).
So, God's "Bethel" is not physical at all, but spiritual (Heb.3:6). His true worshipers worship IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH (John 4:23-24; Ps.51:17-18)... not in million dollar construction projects, or a billion dollar corporation (John 18:36). 

It is to be a spiritual house of prayer forever 

(Isa.56:7; 2:3; Matt.21:13,12; Rev.13:11,16-17; 9:21; Matt.11:12;  2Thess.2:7; Mal.3:8,7; Isa.10:1-2,3; 1:23 (Matt.24:49 B); Isa.3:14-15; Micah 2:2; Dan.8:10-11,12-13,14,17,19,23-24) 

(Jer.30:3; 31:4,23; John 2:19; Rev.11:11). 
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The Organization claims to be "God's mountain-like organization" (Isa.56:7; 2:2-3). 

Is it? 
(Rev.17:9; 8:8; Zech.4:7) 

Please consider: (YHVHs-genuine-mountain)

In the Book of Revelation, Jesus told us that there would be a false prophet/two horned beast, from the "earth"/footstool/Temple priesthood 

(Isa.66:1; Ps.132:7-8,9; Isa.60:13) (Rev.13:11,14-15; 19:20), and a Wild Beast from the "sea" (Rev.13:1; Isa.57:20; Eph.4:14)

(Eze.44:9). 
We are told that this Beast from the sea, is "covered with blasphemous names" (Rev.13:1,6-7,8-9,10; 2:9; 3:9; Rom.2:28-29). The "false prophet" (Rev.19:20; 13:11) has given it an image of divinity (2Cor.3:18; John 17:22 who-are-gods?), and demands that it's Image of spirit-inspiration (2Thess.2:4), be worshiped (Rev.13:15,8) (John 20:22; Rev.13:15). 
That deception, even overcomes the Holy Ones 

(Rev.13:7; Dan.8:11-12; Matt.24:24-25; Rev.13:14-15; 2:20) ("Jezebel"). 
In another symbolic vision of Revelation's scroll; that same blasphemous Beast from the "sea", is ridden by a Harlot 
(Rev.17:3; Nahum 2:3; 3:16; Joel 1:6-7,4; 2:2; Matt.24:21; Eze.38:15; Rev.9:3,7; 18:3; Nahum 3:16) 
(the-greatest-tribulation-what and why)

That brings us full circle to our earlier comments...

When a religious organization claims to house God's spirit... to be His Temple Sanctuary and priests (Mal.2:7; Rev.5:10;  1Cor.3:16); they commit blasphemy (Rev.13:1,5-6)...
unless of course, they are faithful members of heavenly Mount Zion 
(Heb.12:22-23; Eph.2:6; Rom.8:9;  1Cor.6:17; John 17:21-22,26,6; 1:18;  1John 5:20). 

What then, of the impressive "Watchtower" corporation? The accomplishments of the "Watchtower" organization are by no means unique to Satan's world.
It is not hard to discern that this is the source of their power 

(Rev.13:4; Matt.4:8-9;  1John 5:19; 2:16; 4:1,4-6; James 4:4), 

unless you are drunk on the Harlot's "wine" 

(Rev.18:3; Jer.51:7; Matt.13:15;  1Cor.15:34;  1Pet.1:13; 5:8;  1Thess.5:6; Luke 21:36,35).
The present impressive army of Gentile "elders", is by Christ's own words, the greatest army to ever dominate God's people.
(greatest-tribulation-what and why)
But it's unity and control does not prove God's backing, and could even be compared to the Third Reich (Rev.13:4; Joel 2:2; Matt.24:21; Dan.8:23-24; Rev.13:7,10) in it's effectiveness (Joel 2:7,10-11; Isa.42:24-25; Rev.16:8-9,7). 
Satan knows his time to abort and restrain the kingdom of God, is brief (Rev.12:12; 20:3). 
("Thousand Years" search results)
He is using every machination he has, against the "remaining ones of the woman's seed" 

(Rev.12:17,9,15; 16:13-14,15-16; 20:7-8; 9:11; 13:1,4).
For good reason, Christ warned us to "Keep Awake!" (Luke 21:36).

God's genuine "Bethel" is not the world headquarters of the Watchtower Corporation (Jer.7:4; Acts 7:48-49) despite their adopting this name for themselves. God's dwelling is found within the hearts of His Chosen witnesses 

(James 4:5; Isa.43:10,21;  1Pet.2:9-10,5) (Heb.8:5; 12:22-23; Phil.3:20).

Today Christ's Temple priesthood...is God's True House (1Pet.2:5; Heb.3:6; Eph.2:10,21-22; Heb.11:10; Rev.3:12; 21:14; Eph.2:20). That Temple now lies in ruins... trampled by Gentile "elders" who enslave and subjugate them... 
(Trample -- how does it happen?) (trampled --why),
...while the governors are absorbed in building a Temple for themselves (Haggai 1:4; Dan.7:21; 8:11,25;  2Thess.2:4,8; Rev.13:7) 
(Matt.8:20; Phil.3:8). 
(https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/activities/construction/wallkill-warwick-projects/)
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"My Master is delaying" / Two witness policy

Jesus described "the wicked steward" by means of a list of characteristics (Luke 12:45-46,39-40,56; 16:1-2).
That steward would originally have been appointed by Christ himself (Luke 12:42;  1Cor.4:2; Gal.4:1-2; Col.1:25), for the purpose of "feeding" his entire household of chosen and hired servants 

(Luke 12:42; Heb.3:6;  1Tim.3:15;  1Cor.3:16; 14:33;  1Pet.2:5,9) 

(Rom.8:29-30; 9:23; John 17:22;  1Cor.2:7;  2Thess.2:14; John 10:35; 1:14; 17:22) 

(Matt.20:1; 21:28-31; 15:24; Rom.9:23-24).
(Who are the gods? --John 10:34-35)
One trait which Jesus ascribed the wicked steward, was that he would realize, "My Master is delaying" (Luke 12:45). 
That steward had falsely claimed that the Master/Bridegroom, had already arrived (2Thess.2:1-2,3;  1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13-16). 

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 (2Thess.2:1-2,3; Rev.16:15; Joel 2:25,9; John 10:1,10; Matt.24:42-43)

Since the Master's arrival includes an eternal appointment for the faithful (Matt.25:19; Luke 19:17; 16:10-12; Dan.7:22,18), the steward could then assert that he had already been appointed as the "faithful slave" over all the Master's belongings 

(Matt.24:46-47; 28:18; Ps.2:8; Gen.13:14-15; 28:13-14; Dan.7:18),

 including all those deluded by this false proclamation about the Master's arrival.
Subjection to the unfounded authority of such a steward, and belief in his lying assertions, would place subjected followers under spiritual captivity to deception (Col.2:8; Rev.13:11,7,10; Luke 21:24; Rev.11:2).
Christ's "virgins" (2Cor.11:2; Matt.25:1) would also accept the bad provisions/"fruit"/teachings  coming from the wicked steward/false prophet, which would result in their having premature expectation (Matt.25:5). The Steward's declaration was premature (Dan.7:25,8; Rev.13:5). Expectations were disappointed (Luke 17:20-23; Matt.24:23-25). The wicked steward would eventually be forced to retract his initial false assertion, by admitting the "delay" (Luke 12:45)... 
which in truth, such a delay of the Master does not occur, because the Master/Bridegroom arrives, just when he should (Hab.2:3; Heb.10:37; Rev.22:20).

The "governing body" of "Jehovah's Witnesses" has recently changed their doctrine about the arrival of Christ, and when his inspection of all Churches claiming to be his Christian servants, occurred. In the past, they taught that their administration which was present in 1919, passed Christ's arrival and inspection, and as a result, was appointed as the faithful slave, over all Christ's belongings. 
What do they say now?
The following is an excerpt from
(http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/activities/events/annual-meeting-report-2012/") 
as follows:
"When Does Jesus Appoint the Slave “Over All His Belongings”?
Jesus said that the “master on arriving” (literally, “having come”) will appoint the slave “over all his belongings.” When does the Master, Jesus, arrive?
The expression translated “on arriving” is a form of the Greek word er′kho·mai. Verses 42 and 44 of chapter 24 translate a form of er′kho·mai as “coming.” In those verses, Jesus is referring to his coming as Judge during the great tribulation.—Matthew 24:30; 25:31, 32.
Jesus’ appointment of the “slave” over his “belongings,” then, must also be a future event. He will make that appointment during the great tribulation."

The leadership of "Jehovah's Witnesses" is now asserting, that the Master gave the "first appointment" in 1919, 
(Two Appointments)
and will give the second appointment/final reward, when he really returns (during the Great Tribulation). They also assert that since 1919, they and their governing "Watchtower" predecessors, are the only slaves of Christ being assigned the first appointment as steward. 
But remember what Christ himself said about that first appointment? 
It occurs before the Master leaves and before the Master receives his kingdom 
(Luke 19:12-13; Matt.25:14-15) 
(which kingdom, the "Watchtower" claims, began in 1914 -before 1919). 
Jesus did not leave the earth in 1919 (John 16:16,7; Acts 1:8-9). If 1919 were the time when the first appointment took place, that means that there were no appointed slaves of Christ (to be faithful or unfaithful) until 1919. Scripture easily nullifies that outrageous assertion 

(1Cor.4:1-2; 9:17; 3:5-6,8,14; Rom.1:1; Col.3:24; John 15:15-16,8; Luke 6:44-45;  2Tim.4:2,5;  1Tim.4:16). 

Slaves of Christ have existed since Jesus was on earth, when the first of them received their assignment 

(Luke 12:42; John 21:17; Matt.10:7-8; Eph.4:11-12 etc.). 

Some have been found faithful...

(2Tim.4:7-8;  1Pet.5:12; Eph.1:1; 6:21; Col.4:7,9,1,12; 1:2,7)... 

others, unfaithful (Col.2:19; Heb.6:4-6). Both sorts will grow together until the time of final harvest 

(Matt.13:25,29-30,39; 24:31; Rev.14:14-20) (Mark 13:30; Matt.28:20 B) (Mark 8:38).

Even as anointed teachers (Eph.4:11;  1Cor.12:28), we may make mistakes (Job 38:2; 42:3;  1Cor.4:6). We may speak before we are finished learning and therefore, spoke from a place of misunderstanding. We may prophesy or teach, before we realize our own assignment in the Body of Christ (1Cor.12:27-29,17-19; Eph.4:11-12).
Or, we may have the right idea in our mind, but fail at expressing it accurately. When such happens, we must right the wrong with a humble attitude, and be as diligent as possible in getting the corrections and clarifications to those whom we have taught. This is very different than claiming that the error came from God, which the WT asserts. How so?
They claim that everything they teach, is a message from God, and is never wrong. When they must make changes and "adjustments", they promote such as "new light", as if the previous teaching needing change, was not error/darkness. Light is truth (John 14:6; 1:4). If it is not true, it is not light. No darkness comes from God, and His light does not change (1John 1:5;  James 1:17).  
If we as teachers are guilty of teaching error, we must not blame God. It was our failure to go beyond what God gave us (1Cor.4:6; John 12:49), or to lose His spirit (Matt.25:8). It was Satan who claimed that his darkness was light (Gen.3:5;  1Tim.6:20;  2Cor.11:14-15). 

Jesus said, "Wisdom is PROVED RIGHTEOUS by it's children/results/works" (Luke 7:35). 
(John 7:17-18; 8:54,50)
Although the governing body claims that they are "the faithful slave", and they enforce that claim with an army of Gentile "elders"...
If by their own admission, the "wisdom" that they previously declared, is conceded as error (needs to be changed), then it was never God's wisdom (Jer.14:14; 23:16,15; Rev.8:10-11).
(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/12/wormwood-armageddon-false-prophet.html)
How does a teacher "PROVE RIGHTEOUS", and therefore, exhibit genuine wisdom?
Rom.3:4 tells us...
"Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written: "So that you may be *proved righteous* (John 7:18; 16:13) when you speak, and prevail when you judge."
There it is. If our speech is to be proven righteous and therefore wise and true, we must accept that God is true, and each of us, is a liar.
We prove our belief that God is true, when we derive ALL we teach, from scripture (John 17:17; 16:13; 7:17-18) and Holy spirit (John 4:23-24). If we don't, it is not God who lied, but us. If our teachings are from God's Word, it will be found wise and true, and be proven righteous. It will not need to "vary" or change (1John 1:5; James 1:17).

1John 4:6 reads;
"We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood."
If we listen to (accept, understand, believe, obey, and teach) the teachings of Christ's apostles and prophets (which are sourced in God's Word), we have the spirit of truth, and have accepted it's foundation (Eph.2:20;  1Cor.3:10).
Those who do not derive all they teach from scripture and spirit, have not accepted the supremacy of God. How can we tell the difference? 
We are listening to (and building upon) the foundation of God's true Temple (Eph.2:20-22;  1Cor.3:10), when we accept ("listen to"  1John 4:6; Luke 10:16) what they have written in scripture.
By a comparison to those writings, the fruit of a teacher's lips, is known (Luke 6:44-45; Matt.7:20). If that fruit/teaching is rotten, God was not the source of it (Rev.22:1-2; Eze.47:12; Ps.1:3).
All divine truth is backed by scripture (1Cor.4:6; Rom.3:4).

I know of no scripture which identifies the current governing body of "Jehovah's Witnesses", as the solitary steward assigned by Christ, or that they are already dubbed by Christ as found to be a "faithful and discreet slave" (Luke 6:26). By their own admission, the bestowing of that distinction, is yet future. 
Why this change in doctrine? Because, the Master is coming later than they originally asserted. The Master is delayed.

I know of no scripture which encourages "pioneering" or the public posting of those names which do, or recording total hours of preaching, 
or counting placed literature, or number of visits, or attendees at meetings (Isa.28:10; Matt.15:7-9; Col.2:22; Mark 7:13), or what people should wear, if men should shave or not, if it is permissible to toast glasses or not, organizational hierarchy (Ec.5:8), or giving money for ostentatious building projects. 
Yet I am familiar with scriptures, which dissuade such things (Matt.6:1-6,25; James 2:1-5; John 7:24; Col.3:23; Prov.16:3;  2Cor.2:17;  1Chron.21:1) (Haggai 1:9,4; Acts 7:48;  1Cor.3:16;  1Pet.2:5; Dan.7:21; Luke 21:24; Rev.13:10,7; 11:7; 12:17). Today, God's Temple priesthood lies in ruins... overcome and trampled by Gentile "elders".
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      --- Two Witness Policy ---

But there is another egregious policy not sourced with scripture, but rather, with the leadership of "Jehovah's Witnesses". It is followed when ongoing physical abuse, or sexual battery or rape is committed between members of the cult.
The victim is silenced by the "elders". They are told they must not go to court or to the police (Rom.13:1; John 19:10-11; Rom.13:2-6), in order to protect the reputation of God's name. Why? Did God commit the crime? 
1Cor.6:1 and Deut.19:15 are cited.
Yet scriptural justice directs that an anointed priest reside over such a matter (Num.16:47; Rev.8:4; James 5:15; Lev.6:7; Rev.5:10; Matt.16:19; John 20:22-23;  1Cor.6:1-3; Gal.6:1; Rom.8:14,9,16;  1Cor.2:15;  1Cor.3:16). 
Yet a serious crime is not a petty "matter"/"dispute"/"perceived injustice"/"smallest matter" (1Cor.6:1) as indicated by the Greek word there. 
Still, God's requirement to convict would be satisfied if there is more than one molestation victim that comes forward over time. Even so, the governing leaders of "Jehovah's witnesses", are not satisfied, and as unreasonable as it may sound, still require two witnesses to each incident.
However, 
when it comes to child sexual abuse or rape, God's own justice makes an exception to the "two witness" rule, as is also the case with murder (Deut.22:25-26), which usually is not committed before any witnesses.
Merciless pressure is brought to bear by "elders" upon traumatized victims, in addition to what the victim has already suffered, as if God required it (Ec.4:1). The result? The evil man goes free, his reputation kept sanitary, potential future victims made vulnerable, and the oppressed are denied justice (1Cor.5:13; Isa.1:17; 10:1-2; 56:11; Ps.82:3; Jer.21:12; 23:17; 7:16-17; Job 6:14; Prov.24:24; 18:5; 31:8-9,5; Rev.18:3; Isa.5:20-23; Hosea 4:18). (Jer.22:16; Micah 6:8; James 2:13)
The real reason this injustice occurs? To protect a facade... the Image of the Organization, as a spotless spiritual paradise (Jer.6:13-14; Eze.13:10; 22:27; 34:2-4; Acts 20:29) (Rev.13:14-15,12,8; Isa.48:1-2; Jer.7:4; Matt.24:23). The innocent who do not honor that false Image of divinity, are slandered and expelled (Prov.17:15; Ex.23:6-7; Ps.12:5; Matt.7:15; 12:7; Jer.23:2; 22:3; Rev.11:7; 17:6; Zech.11:15-17) (Eze.45:9; Isa.59:3-9,14-15; 32:7; Amos 5:12). (Ps.94:21; Rev.20:9; Micah 7:3; 3:10-11;  1Thess.5:3)

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Two Appointments ?

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A QUESTION:
Hello Pearl, I hope you are keeping as well as can be expected.
I have a quick question regarding the Governing Body, they claim to have been given the first appointment - feeding the Christ's sheep, so the second appointment of handing over Christ's belongings that they originally said they were given in 1919 but now say that this is a future event, is not Christ's sheep His belongings/possessions? If so what actually does the second appointment actually consist of?
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MY REPLY:

All Christ's Called slaves are given responsibility and assignment during the master's absence (Mark 13:34). These are chosen to make use of Christ's riches, symbolized as "gold" 
(Rev. 3:18; John 16:15; 12:49; 1:14; Mark 13:34; Matt. 25:14).
Some of those servants of Christ, would faithfully obey and complete the task assigned (Matt. 21:28-31) [satisfying the first appointment until the Master returns] 
(time limited period of a symbolic "thousand years"). 
Some would not (Matt. 25:24-25,26-27,28-29,30; 24:48-49,50-51; Rev. 2:4-5,14-15,16,20; 3:1-2,3,16-17,18-19). Some would repent of their failings (Rev. 2:19; 7:14,16-17). Some would not (Rev. 2:21; 9:20-21; 16:8-11).
Those tested and found faithful (Rev. 17:14; 3:21) during their own lifetimes (with that previous assignment spanning a symbolic "thousand years"), were faithful during a period of difficulty and trial (John 15:20; 16:33; Acts 14:22;  1Thess. 3:3;  2Tim. 3:12;  1Pet. 2:21; Luke 22:31;  1Pet. 5:8-9; Rev. 2:9-10,2-3; 3:8,10-11,12-13; 1:9).
Those who prove victorious despite these sufferings and adversity (Rev. 2:7,11,17,25-26,27-28; 3:5,11-12,20-21;  2Cor. 4:17), will inherit the eternal Kingdom of God, and be priests and kings on earth forever (Dan. 7:22; 7:18; Luke 19:16-17) [second appointment].

The Governing Body is mistaken, to think that they are the only priests given a testing assignment by God, to be evaluated by Christ 
(Rev. 5:9-10; Eph. 4:11,8; Ps. 68:18; Eph. 2:6;  1Cor. 3:16) (Matt. 25:14-15)
(1Cor. 12:7,12-13,14-15,18-19,20-21,22,27-28,29; Eph. 2:20-21,22;  1Pet. 2:5,9-10).
Even if appointed as the steward "star"/doorkeeper/watchman (Mark 13:34;  1Chron. 26:12; 9:17-18; 26:16; Eze. 43:1; 40:44; Isa.62:6; Mark 13:35; Eze. 1:5,18; Rev. 4:6,8; Mark 13:35), over the whole present congregation of anointed...
(Luke 12:42; Matt. 5:15)(Rev. 1:20; 2:1,8,12 etc.) (1Cor. 4:1-2,4), 
...the possibility still exists that such a one could prove unfaithful (Luke 12:43,45; Matt. 24:29; Dan. 12:3; Rev. 12:4;  2Pet. 3:17).

 Despite Christ's warning, the Governing Body declares this as impossible, and expect their followers to assume the same (Matt. 24:4-5,24-25;  1John  4:1;  1Tim. 4:1; Rev. 16:13-14,15-16; 19:20; 13:11,7,10; Luke 21:24; Rev. 11:2). Those who do not accept this false assumption, are promptly "beaten" (Luke 12:45)... thrown out of the Congregation by their Congregation's "elders" (John 16:2; Rev. 11:7,2). 

(Trample... How does it happen?)
(pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com)

(how-does-wicked-steward-beat-his-fellow.html)

Even the Son of God did not punish those who rejected him (Matt. 5:44; Luke 12:10; John 3:17; 12:48; Matt. 12:37; Rev. 20:12) despite his authority being greater than the Governing Body's 
(Matt. 28:18;  1Cor. 15:24-25;  2Cor. 11:3-4,5,12-13,14-15,20; Rev. 2:20).
Jesus said that any priest not producing fruit, "gets cut down and thrown into the fire" 
(Matt. 7:19; 21:19; John 15:8). The fruit each chosen one ("tree") produces, does not come from a "governing body", but comes from their own heart (Luke 6:43-44,45).
Jesus specifically said that the wicked steward would say, "My Master is delaying" (Luke 12:42,45). You yourself just stated that they are changing their doctrine from stating that:
Christ gave the GB's of Jehovah's Witnesses their second appointment in 1918-1919 (and he returned back then to reward the religion of his choice, to represent his truth in the time of the end) to a doctrine which asserts:
that his second appointment and return is yet future.
Is that not essentially stating that the Master's arrival has been postponed/"delayed"? 
Jesus identified this specific change in doctrine, as a hallmark of the "wicked steward" (Luke 12:45).

Link: why-does-master-delay-luke1235-stay.html
Jesus described "the wicked steward" by means of a list of characteristics (Luke 12:45-46,39-40,56; 16:1-2).
That steward would originally have been appointed by Christ himself (Luke 12:42;  1Cor. 4:2; Gal. 4:1-2; Col. 1:25), for the purpose of "feeding" his entire household of chosen and hired servants 

(Luke 12:42; Heb. 3:6;  1Tim. 3:15;  1Cor. 3:16; 14:33;  1Pet. 2:5,9) (Rom. 8:29-30; 9:23; John 17:22;  1Cor. 2:7;  2Thess. 2:14; John 10:35; 1:14; 17:22) (Matt. 20:1; 21:28-29,30-31; 15:24; Rom. 9:23-24).
One trait which Jesus ascribed the wicked steward, was that he would realize, "My Master is delaying" (Luke 12:45). 
That steward had falsely claimed that the Master/Bridegroom, had already arrived (2Thess. 2:1-3;  1Tim. 4:1; Rev. 16:13-16). 
Since the Master's arrival includes an eternal appointment for the faithful (Matt. 25:19; Luke 19:17; 16:10-12; Dan. 7:22,18), the steward could then assert that he had already been appointed as the "faithful slave" over all the Master's belongings (Matt. 24:46-47; 28:18; Ps. 2:8; Gen. 13:14-15; 28:13-14; Dan. 7:18), including all those deluded by this false proclamation about the Master's arrival.
Subjection to the unfounded authority of such a steward, and belief in his lying assertions, would place subjected followers under spiritual captivity to deception (Col. 2:8; Rev. 13:11,7,10; Luke 21:24; Rev. 11:2).
Christ's "virgins" (2Cor. 11:2; Matt. 25:1) would also accept the bad provisions/"fruit"/teachings  coming from the wicked steward/false prophet, which would result in their having premature expectation (Matt. 25:5). The Steward's declaration was premature (Dan. 7:25,8; Rev. 13:5). Expectations were disappointed (Luke 17:20-21,22-23; Matt. 24:23-24,25). The wicked steward would eventually be forced to retract his initial false assertion, by admitting the "delay" (Luke 12:45)... 
which in truth, such a delay of the Master does not occur, because the Master/Bridegroom arrives, just when he should (Hab. 2:3; Heb. 10:37; Rev. 22:20).

The "governing body" of "Jehovah's Witnesses" has recently changed their doctrine about the arrival of Christ as well as when his inspection of all Churches claiming to be his Christian servants, occurred. In the past, they taught that their administration which was present in 1919, passed Christ's arrival and inspection, and as a result, was appointed as the faithful slave, over all Christ's belongings. 
What do they say now?
The following is an excerpt from
(https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/activities/events/annual-meeting-report-2012/") 
as follows:
"When Does Jesus Appoint the Slave “Over All His Belongings”?
Jesus said that the “master on arriving” (literally, “having come”) will appoint the slave “over all his belongings.” When does the Master, Jesus, arrive?
The expression translated “on arriving” is a form of the Greek word er′kho·mai. Verses 42 and 44 of chapter 24 translate a form of er′kho·mai as “coming.” In those verses, Jesus is referring to his coming as Judge during the great tribulation.—Matthew 24:30; 25:31, 32.
Jesus’ appointment of the “slave” over his “belongings,” then, must also be a future event. He will make that appointment during the great tribulation."

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The leadership of "Jehovah's Witnesses" is now asserting, that the Master gave the "first appointment" in 1919, and will give the final reward, when he really returns (during the Great Tribulation). They also assert that since 1919, they and their governing "Watchtower" predecessors, are the only slaves of Christ being assigned the first appointment as steward. 
But remember what Christ himself said about that first appointment? 
It occurs before the Master leaves and before the Master receives his kingdom 
(Luke 19:12-13; Matt. 25:14-15) 
(which kingdom, the "Watchtower" claims, began in 1914 -before 1919). 

Jesus did not leave the earth in 1919 (John 16:16,7; Acts 1:8-9). If 1919 were the time when the first appointment took place, that means that there were no appointed slaves of Christ (to be faithful or unfaithful) until 1919. Scripture easily nullifies that outrageous assertion (1Cor. 4:1-2; 9:17; 3:5-6,8,14; Rom. 1:1; Col. 3:24; John 15:15-16,8; Luke 6:44-45;  2Tim. 4:2,5;  1Tim. 4:16). 

Slaves of Christ have existed since Jesus was on earth, when the first of them received their assignment (Luke 12:42; John 21:17; Matt. 10:7-8; Eph. 4:11-12 etc.). Some have been found faithful (2Tim. 4:7-8;  1Pet. 5:12; Eph. 1:1; 6:21; Col. 4:7,9,1,12; 1:2,7)... others, unfaithful (Col. 2:19; Heb. 6:4-6). 

Both sorts will grow together until the time of final harvest (Matt. 13:25,29-30,39; 24:31; Rev. 14:14-16,15-17,18-20) (Mark 13:30; Matt. 28:20 B) (Mark 8:38).

Even as anointed teachers (Eph. 4:11;  1Cor. 12:28), we may make mistakes (Job 38:2; 42:3;  1Cor. 4:6). We may speak before we are finished learning and therefore, spoke from a place of misunderstanding. We may prophesy or teach, before we realize our own assignment in the Body of Christ 

(1Cor. 12:27-28,29,17-18,19; Eph. 4:11-12)
Or, we may have the right idea in our mind, but fail at expressing it accurately. When such happens, we must right the wrong with a humble attitude, and be as diligent as possible in getting the corrections and clarifications to those whom we have taught. This is very different than claiming that the error came from God, which the WT asserts. How?
They claim that everything they teach, is a message from God, and is never wrong. When they must make changes and "adjustments", they promote such as "new light", as if the previous teaching needing change, was not error/darkness. Light is truth (John 14:6; 1:4). If it is not still true, it was never light. No darkness comes from God, and His light does not change (1John 1:5; James 1:17). Genuine teachings from Jesus never change (Matt. 24:35) and neither do those of the faithful (John 15:16).
If we as teachers are guilty of teaching error, we must not blame God. It is our own failure if we go beyond what God gave us (1Cor. 4:6), or to lose His spirit (Matt. 25:8). It was Satan who claimed that his darkness was light (Gen. 3:5;  1Tim. 6:20;  2Cor. 11:14-15,13). 

Jesus said, "Wisdom is PROVED RIGHTEOUS by it's children/results/works" (Luke 7:35). 
(John 7:17-18; 8:54,50)
Although the governing body claims that they are "the faithful slave", and they enforce that claim with an army of Gentile "elders"...
If by their own admission, the "wisdom" that they previously declared, is conceded as error (needs to be changed), then it was never God's wisdom (Jer. 14:14; 23:16,15; Rev. 8:10-11).
(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/12/wormwood-armageddon-false-prophet.html)
How does a teacher "PROVE RIGHTEOUS", and therefore, exhibit genuine wisdom?
Rom. 3:4 tells us...
"Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written: "So that you may be *proved righteous* (John 7:18; 16:13) when you speak, and prevail when you judge."
There it is. 

If our speech is to be proven righteous and therefore wise and true, we must accept that God is true, and each of us, is a liar.
We prove our belief that God is true, when we derive ALL we teach, from scripture (John 17:17; 8:47; 16:13; 7:17-18) and Holy spirit (John 4:23-24). If we don't, it is not God who lied, but us. If our teachings are from God's Word, it will be found wise and true, and be proven righteous. It will not need to "vary" or change (1John 1:5; James 1:17; John 15:16) because it is spirit and truth (John 6:63; 13:20).

1John 4:6 reads;
"We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood."
If we listen to (accept, understand, believe, obey, and teach) the teachings of Christ's apostles and prophets (which are sourced in God's Word), we have the spirit of truth, and have accepted it's foundation (Eph. 2:20;  1Cor. 3:10).
Those who do not derive all they teach from scripture and spirit, have not accepted the supremacy of God.

 

How can we tell the difference? 
We are listening to the foundation of God's true Temple (Eph. 2:20-21,22;  1Cor. 3:10), when we accept ("listen to" 1John 4:6; Luke 10:16) what they have written in scripture.
By a comparison to those writings, the fruit of a teacher's lips, is known (Luke 6:44-45; Matt. 7:20). If that fruit/teaching is rots with time, God was not the source of it (Rev. 22:1-2; Eze. 47:12; Ps. 1:3).
All truth is backed by scripture.

I know of no scripture that identifies the governing body of "Jehovah's Witnesses", as the solitary steward assigned by Christ, or as already dubbed by Christ as found faithful (Luke 6:26). By their own admission, the bestowing of that distinction, is yet future. 
Why this change in doctrine? Because, the Master is coming later than they originally asserted. The Master is delaying.

By their own admission, their teaching is not perfect or inspired (Matt. 13:12). "Inspired", means to contain the breath of God's spirit. If the governing leaders do not have holy spirit, why are they being followed and obeyed? (Matt. 15:9) (men having beards/women wearing pants/toasting glasses, etc.)
I know of no scripture which encourages "pioneering" or recording total hours of preaching, or counting placed literature, or number of visits, or attendees at meetings, or what people should wear, organizational hierarchy (Ec. 5:8), or giving money for ostentatious building projects (Acts 7:48-29,50; Heb. 9:11; John 4:21,23-24). 
Yet I am familiar with scriptures, which forbid such things (Matt. 6:1-6,25; James 2:1-2,3-4,5; John 7:24; Col. 3:23; Prov. 16:3;  2Cor. 2:17;  1Chron. 21:1). 
When a crime is committed by a member, the victim is often silenced by the "elders". They are told they must protect the reputation of God's name. Why? Did God commit the crime? 
Merciless pressure is brought to bear in addition to what the victim has already suffered, as if God requires it (Ec. 4:1). 

The result? 

The evil man often goes free (Ec. 8:11), and the oppressed are denied justice (1Cor. 5:13; Isa. 1:17; 10:1-2; 56:11; Ps. 82:3; Jer. 21:12; 23:17; 7:16-17; Job 6:14; Prov. 24:24; 18:5; 31:8-9,5; Rev. 18:3; Isa. 5:20-21,22-23; Hosea 4:18). (Jer. 22:16; Micah 6:8; James 2:13)

The real reason this injustice occurs? 

To protect a facade... the Image of the Organization, as a spotless spiritual paradise (Jer. 6:13-14; Eze. 13:10; 22:27; 34:2-3,4; Acts 20:29) (Rev. 13:14-15,12,8; Isa. 48:1-2; Jer. 7:4; Matt. 24:23). 

The innocent who do not honor that false Image of divinity, are slandered and expelled publicly (Prov. 17:15; Ex. 23:6-7; Ps. 12:5; Matt. 7:15; 12:7; Jer. 23:2; 22:3; Rev. 11:7; 17:6; Zech. 11:15-16,17) (Eze. 45:9; Isa. 59:3-4,5-6,7-8,9,14-15; 32:7; Amos 5:12). (Ps. 94:21; Rev. 20:9; Micah 7:3; 3:10-11;  1Thess. 5:3)

Luke 12:45; Isa. 28:7
-  -  -  -
Christ's belongings are more than his sheep.
His greatest treasure (of refined gold), is the truth that imparts life everlasting 
(Rev. 3:18) (John 14:6; 1:14) (Ps. 119:89; Matt. 6:20; Isa. 40:8; Luke 21:33; John 5:24; 6:27,51,55) 
Each of his chosen priests are given some of that truth (gold talents) (1John 2:20,27) (Matt. 25:15;  2Cor. 4:7), and the assignment to use it to feed the rest of the body members (1Cor. 12:7,18,27; 10:17; Eph. 4:11-12), as well as all sheep who will listen (Ec. 11:6; Luke 8:11;  2Tim. 4:2; John 15:8; Luke 6:44-45; Matt. 7:20; Rev. 22:2,17).
These priests will be judged on their use of the truth Christ gave them 
(Matt. 25:19-21; 25:24-25)....
---whether they fed his sheep what Christ provided,
or they buried it, due to fear 
(Matt. 25:25; 10:28; Rev.12:11; 13:15; Mark 8:35), 
or offered spiritual food ("fruit") that was not the true bread (Matt. 7:20; 12:36-37)
(Isa. 55:2; 29:8; Matt. 25:8-10; Rev. 13:17; Isa. 55:1-2; Rev. 3:18).
(What do "buying" and "selling" mean?)

In the time of the end, the "seventh 'angel' " of the seventh congregation, will be given the spirit of full truth, buried inside the seven seals of Revelation's scroll (John 16:13; Rev. 10:7; 22:6; 1:1). 
That light of truth will not keep changing, such as the provisions sent out by the governing body 
(James 1:17;  1John 4:1, 6) (Rev. 13:11; 19:20).

These "two appointments" help to clarify the existence of two kingdoms. 
During the time-limited "thousand year" kingdom of Christ, he and his faithful priests, subdue Christ's enemies (Ps. 110:1; Acts 7:55; Col. 1:13;  1Cor. 15:25;  2Cor. 10:3-5; Rev. 19:11,14; 17:14; Ps. 110:2; Rev. 14:1; 20:4; Luke 22:29). This is during the first appointment.
(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-thousand-years-image-of-beast.html)
(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-day-and-night-of-thousand-years-two.html)
Afterward, the "second appointment" is for those found faithful, to rule forever in the Kingdom of God (Dan. 7:22,18; Rev. 3:12; John 16:22; etc.). (Two Kingdoms)
Any who do not fulfill their first appointment, will not attain their eternal reward (Luke 16:11-12,1-3; 8:18), despite the governing body's doctrinal exclusion of other anointed, from their calling and necessity to serve Christ, but that they should obey them instead, and their organization of non-anointed, "Gentile" "elders" (Rev. 13:11,14-15) (Rev. 2:20; Isa. 47:8-9,10,3). Christ's Chosen servants must serve the Master, Christ, in whatever capacity God chose them for. (Gal. 1:10; Rev. 3:2-3; Eph. 4:11-12;  1Cor. 12:18)
(http://pearl-faithfulslave.blogspot.com/)

Love in Christ,
Pearl
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Tormented Forever in the Lake of Fire

ADDITION to: "Will the Wicked Suffer?"
as follows...

If you are familiar with Rev.14:11...
 "And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.”
AND
Rev.20:10...
 "The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."
 ...and feel confused by this seeming contradiction to the wicked being destroyed;
then please keep in mind that Rev.1:1 states that "Revelation" is written in symbolic terms 
(See Greek of Rev.1:1).
What does it mean to be tormented in the "lake of fire" forever?
Rev.20:14 tells us...
 "Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death."

Why "second" death, instead of first death?
Jesus said,
"Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell ("Gehenna")." (Matt.10:28)

The first death, is physical ("body").
The "second death", is by the One who judges (and can kill) the soul.
The basis for that judgment, is by means of the teachings of Christ....
Jesus said;
 "There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will judge them at the last day." (John 12:48)

How are the damning words of Christ, the same as the "lake of fire"?
Jesus Christ IS the Word of God. All God's teachings are made available to us, 
to accept or reject,
by means of God's "Word", the Bible (John 1:1,14).
Note what the words of God (through Christ) are compared to...

 "Is not my word like fire," declares the LORD, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?" (Jer.23:29)
 "Therefore I cut you in pieces with my prophets, I killed you with the words of my mouth-- then my judgments go forth like the sun." (Hosea 6:5)
 "Therefore this is what the LORD God Almighty says: "Because the people have spoken these words, I will make my words in your mouth a fire and these people the wood it consumes." (Jer.5:14NIV)
 "And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner." (Rev.11:5)

I hope you discern from the foregoing scriptures,
that the "lake of fire" / "hell",
are God's judgments / condemnation,
by means of God's Word ("fire").
(2Pet.3:7,10-13)
Those who do not obey the Bible, are judged worthy of the "second death" ("Lake of Fire").
According to Jesus, this condemnation by God,
is the death of the soul. (Matt.10:28)
That death results from a loss of God's favor, and His abandonment of you, to the Destroyer (Satan). When condemnation is based upon the standards set out by God's Word, one is consigned to that Word's just condemnation ("fire").
One's works are compared to that perfect standard, and the day of light exposes God's verdict 
(Luke 8:17;  1Cor.3:13-14,15; 4:5;  2Thess.1:7; Rev.20:12; Dan.7:9,22).

God repays the wicked with their own wickedness.
(for scriptural proof, see: wicked-suffer?)
    (The wicked do not burn people forever, 
     so according to God's perfect justice, 
     neither will they literally burn forever.)
"Jehovah's Witnesses" are taught that God is not sadistic, and does not desire to burn people forever.
The basis of that "Jehovah's Witness" belief, is Jer.7:31, where God says....
 "They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben Hinnom to burn their sons and daughters in the fire--something I did not command, nor would such a thing ever enter my mind."

The "the Valley of 'Ben Hinnom' " (Hebrew) 
       (where children were burned as a sacrifice to the false God, "Molech"),
is another name for the place "Gehenna" 
("Ben Hinnom" translated into Greek), 
and is the same place that most Bible translators, translate as "Hell". 
"Gehenna" is the word Jesus used, at Matt.10:28, above (that is usually translated as "hell").
In the King James version, Rev.20:14 reads;
 "And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death."
Note that "hell" is also cast into the lake of fire. Is "hell" cast into hell?
No. "Hell", is also destroyed forever. 
Yet this Greek word at Rev.20:14 was not "Gehenna". 
It was "Hades". This is the realm of those considered spiritually dead 

       (also the abyss/sea/deep/"Sheol" -Hebrew). 

It contains both those physically living, and physically dead.
When God's judgment of the "spiritual dead" is completed, there will be no further need for a holding pen, 

for those who await God's condemnation ("fire")(2Pet.2:4; 3:7).
Those left standing after the final judgment, will live forever,
because they have repented, and have obeyed the words of Christ (Luke 8:11,15;  1John 2:14).
 "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you--they are full of the Spirit and life." (John 6:63).
Those who have no room for Christ's word in their hearts (John 8:37,40; Acts 3:22-23,24), will remain under God's condemnation ("fire"), forever...
their legacy of shame will last forever, as recorded in the everlasting Word of God, which prophesied about them aforetime 

(Isa.46:10; 40:8; 48:3; Acts 15:18;  2Pet.1:21; Mark 13:31;  2Pet.3:7) (Dan.12:2; Isa.66:24; Rev.20:12-15).

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When are the full 144,000 completed?

What follows is a post from the Forum.
I thought I would also post it here, for the added benefit of the pop-up scriptures. The forum did not allow me to make edits and additions.
Please read the scriptures as you come to them.
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Dear Daz and Peely,
I think I have been given the answer that may address your questions:
(Daz)-- "May I ask, do you think/believe that all of the chosen are aware that they ARE indeed Chosen or do you think that there are some who are still to be awoken to this. Are there ones STILL being Chosen/Anointed?"
(Peely)-- "I wonder the same things that you asked, Daz. Are there ones still being anointed?"
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Please let me know if my reply here, is sufficient. I was given Rev.6:9-11 and Rev.19:2, and will explain below, how they provide our answer.
I have read and meditated on those verses before, but never saw this aspect of the information they contain. I am amazed at how a deeper consideration of God's words, contain so many riches within such seeming simplicity.

The first verses, are Rev.6:9-11...
"When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been."

[Here we are told that those sealed (given white robe) are those who have been slain (Rev.12:11; 20:4) (Rom.6:3-5; Phil.3:10), for their faithful testimony of truth. 
ALL ("everyone" / "anyone") who slay the faithful, believe that they are serving God (John 16:2)... including the Wild Beast (Rev.11:7; 13:15). Therefore, these "killers" (Jer.4:31; Isa.42:14; 1:21), are not secular, but religious, just as was the case with Christ (Matt.15:24; John 15:22-25; John 15:18-20; 8:40) (John 19:4,6,10-12,15). We are cast out as apostate, just as he was (Mark 13:13; Rev.11:7-10; Heb.13:13). We must follow the same path of being tested "in the wilderness" by Satan (Matt.4:1; Rev.12:14; 17:3) (Luke 22:31; John 16:33; 16:2-4, 16:20-22; Matt.24:8-9, 21-25), in order to finish our course, prove faithful (or not), and be sealed in the heavens (1Pet. 2:21; Rev.14:4). These facts establish to us, that if the opportunity to take this full path of Christ is past, so is the opportunity to be chosen, tested, and sealed.]

So the question is, when is that opportunity, over and past?
Please focus on the bold words of Rev.6:10...
"And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”
Here we are pointedly being told, that the slain are asking when their blood will be avenged.

The reply? (Rev.6:11)
11 Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed."
Here, we are pointedly told, that the blood will be avenged,
when the number to be sealed is completed.
From these two facts, we glean that when we see God avenging the blood of his servants, we know the number is completed.
Do you also deduce this, and see it clearly?

Okay, now the other scripture I was given, is Rev.19:2...
"For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication; and He has avenged on her the blood of His servants shed by her.”
(2Kings 9:7; Rev.2:20)
Here we are clearly taught, that when we see that the harlot is judged by God, it is God's vengeance upon her, for shedding the blood of His servants, whose deaths, she ordered (Rev.13:11,15; 18:24).
When we see the Beast and ten kings, turn on the Harlot, it is because God has directed it, to avenge the blood of His servants
(Rev.17:16-17;  2Thess. 1:6; Rev.18:20,6).
When we see this occur, we know, that all those to be sealed, are already so.
There is no more choosing, testing, or sealing. This also infers, that the ten kings who remained with the Beast, are also sealed as having lost their crown.
They voluntary surrendered it, to the abomination in which they put their faith (Rev.17:13; Rom.1:25), instead of subjecting their authority and power, to God (Rev.4:10-11).

Among us, we already perceive God's judgment of the Harlot. Therefore, among us who have been slain by the beast, we are either already sealed, 
or 
If we have not completed this path of Christ... we still need to. 
Once the Harlot is attacked, it is past the point of being chosen, tested, or sealed, by being killed by the Beast (Rev.11:7; 6:9), for our testimony to God's wayward Nation. 
This does not mean that the opportunity is past, for all Christ's disciples (Chosen and not) to join in that testimony. Jesus told the faithful anointed, to direct all Christ's disciples to perform the same commands of Christ which they themselves obey and perform, including bearing witness to truth (Matt.28:19-20;  2Tim. 4:2;  1Cor. 9:16; Rom.1:16;  1Tim. 4:16; Rev.22:17). 
In this way, the one directly sent by God, is accepted, recognized, and heeded by all such disciples (John 13:20; Matt.10:40-41; Rom.6:17;  2Cor. 2:14;  2Tim. 1:13;  1Tim. 4:15-16).

It is necessary for all who become heirs, to accept the Steward Christ has appointed over his household, whether that Steward proves faithful or not (Gal.4:1-6,7-8; Eze.28:9;  2Thess. 2:4) (Matt.24:45-46, 48-51; Hosea 6:5; Rev.11:5) It is only after accepting the authority of wicked steward/false prophet/Harlot, and it's Beast, that one may be symbolically killed (disfellowshipped) by that steward's Beast (for taking a stand for the truth), 
thereby completing the course of Christ without a physical death being necessary. 
One can not be symbolically killed (disfellowshipped), if one was never baptized into the Beast.
One cannot be symbolically killed (disfellowshipped) for a testimony to the truth of Christ, if already expelled for genuine sin (1Pet. 2:19-22; 3:17).
I suppose that if one had been chosen and did not accept subjection under God's wicked Steward [and become baptized into the beast, and then "killed" (disfellowshipped) by the Beast], it may be possible that a physical death awaits some for carrying out this final witness.
(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-final-witness.html) 

If such should occur, the requirement for becoming sealed could be satisfied in a literal way, enabling that one to complete this full course of Christ, before the demise of the Harlot. Once her demise is executed, the door to join the "144000" is shut. God's vengeance has already been released on the Harlot, indicating that the group is completed (Rev.6:10-11; 19:2).

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