Edit: I'm seeing many comments about the windows- guys, I know not every KH doesn't have windows, but it was a staple distinguishing feature for my local KH. Also, the back room- Again, I know not every KH does things the same way. At this KH, this is where the disfellowshipped sat, plain and simple. It was a book room. Just some clarification. I'm happy to see so many people interested in this video. It's always surprising to me to see what videos of mine are more viewed than others. I love Jehovah's Witnesses and pray for them often. People really seem to be enjoying this video and I'd like to hear more from you: -Do you like videos like this? Why or why not? -What specifically about this video interested you to watch it? -What specifically about this video resonates with you?
@badromenful
2 жыл бұрын
My mother grew up JW but never forced its beliefs on me and my brothers , she always been very negative towards “Christendom” which helped ,I believe push me to rebel against her end of the world viewpoint and hopelessness and aimed me at Christ I’m very thankful for in my mothers faults I have found The truth ,the gospel that Christ is God , and I have since then shared the gospel with her ,she gets very defensive it’s sad just like their theology, there’s this ultimate hopelessness in it ,So if Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that if we don’t follow their organization that in the end we will be annihilated then basically they have created a god that does not serve justice, I mean if we’re going to be Annihilated in the end then there’s no real consequence for our sins .It is like a person on a murder spree and then turning the gun on themself. I feel very sad for those lost , and understand and appreciate what you have done God Bless
@Jenna1814
2 жыл бұрын
I do like videos like this because it humbles me. You remind me that we do need to love other no matter what they believe & teach them in a loving way. I also love hearing about your personal experiences in going into that church. The more I hear stories like this more I feel inspired & I pray that I will have that same ability .
@charlesbratton3139
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your talks , I'm a Christian
@Anonymous-km5pj
2 жыл бұрын
I too, gratefully studied w JW's first year after being saved until growing knowledge of both them and scripture hit a neverthetwainshallmeet, ptL. Please pray for Michelle, a joy-filled cult follower and God bless, thank you.
@celinahenderson5600
2 жыл бұрын
I use to be a JW. I am a Christian now, for 22 years . That room you talk about is not meant for disfellowshipped members but function room. It is also used for a room for more unruly children, later comers etc . Disfellowshipped members can sit anywhere, but sadly no one can speak to them. What a difference in Christianity where we try to help them through the process of helping them reconcile back to God. I agree, they need love because they are so lost and brainwashed. By the grace of God, He opened my eyes .
@annagarcia9619
2 жыл бұрын
I associated with JWs from about the ages of 15-25. My mom got convinced of this bc they offered to do at home bible studies. So we'd visit the kingdom hall and even after I got married I still went. When I was about 39 my husband and i started visiting a Christian church and i remember being annoyed bc they kept talking about Jesus. I'd think why do they keep talking about Him what did He do? And then the Lord opened my eyes and allowed me to see the Light! I accepted Christ as my Lord and Saviour and got baptized within a few months. I've been serving Him ever since
@yeshuas5172
2 жыл бұрын
"...why do they keep talking about Him what did He do?" - What a perfect pregnant question. Love it!
@Gm-ok1zb
2 жыл бұрын
Do they not even talk about Jesus in JW?
@marvinspencer7858
2 жыл бұрын
That makes perfect sense. Thank you for sharing.
@marvinspencer7858
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gm-ok1zb no they don't but they share simmer massage that is related or more strict then it is written in the Bible. Some church may seem to force offering.
@annagarcia9619
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gm-ok1zb barely, they recognize Him as God's son but they don't believe He is the messiah, that He died to pay for our sins
@truthseeker4957
2 жыл бұрын
I just want to say Melissa you have been such a blessing to me. I was raised in a mormon family here in Utah. I left my parents religion at 18 and started down the New Age path as a homosexual. Then somehow I began studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses. They had found me when I was so lost and broken from drug abuse and my immoral lifestyle. I was pregnant and had no idea what to do with my life and the Witnesses seemed to have the answers. 8 years of thinking that was the truth and trying so hard to earn Gods love through all my service hours, I never felt like it was enough. Anxiety and depression ruled my life but finally I stumbled across your videos and was saved. I have never truly understood the meaning of grace and who Jesus' true identity is but your teachings have been a lamp to my feet in helping me really understand my Bible and the way I was decieved. I was just disfellowshipped in Dec 2021 and now am starting 2022 as a born again Christian. I just celebrated my first Christ centered Christmas. I cannot express my gratitude towards you for pointing me to the true and Biblical Christ. My relationship with Jesus has blossomed and I can now honestly say I walk with the Lord. I didn't know what that really meant before. There is true freedom in Christ and I am experiencing that first hand! So thank you so much for your ministry. You are really helping bring in lost sheep. I will continue to pray for you and your family. I know it is not easy to put that many hours in but continue to pour yourself out because you are doing so much good work! Praise God!
@valeriesmith8335
2 жыл бұрын
Truthseeker happy you found the real Truth. Jesus. Who IS The Way, The truth and The Life.
@kb-gz4yg
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your testimony. I feel so blessed to have read it. We love you very much and I pray that God continues to nurture and care for you during your journey.
@daniellelofstedt8104
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your testimony!! That's a powerful one and you can reach a lot of people with your story. Glad you finally met the real Jesus. Praise God!
@lefaseta8184
2 жыл бұрын
Amen Glory to ABBA Father through our Lord and Saviour Yahshua Hamashiach /Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I was also saved from homosexuality by God’s Grace, after battling with it for 9 years, and people I met I would tell them God can do it and they would laugh, today they play far from me when they see the fullness of God’s power,
@valanme
2 жыл бұрын
This testimony is a blessing to all. God is on the move!
@m.danonbains3423
2 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was visited frequently by a young man of the Jehovah’s Witness. Then, for several months he stopped coming. One day he showed up at grandpa’s place out of the blue...he was in a hurry but wanted to thank grandpa and tell him that he was off to Bible college. My grandpa read his Bible every day. He lived it. Thank God!
@randyg.7940
2 жыл бұрын
I live the bible too, especially where God has his people cut the babies out of the pregnant women. Nothing like divine justice !!! and don't forget killing the first born and burning down the cites and slavery. What prison was your grandpa in? I might know him.
@lfair7985
2 жыл бұрын
@@randyg.7940 I think you belong to cult 45. You have lots of company.
@randyg.7940
2 жыл бұрын
@MarkedThat You haven't read the OT have you?
@randyg.7940
2 жыл бұрын
@@lfair7985 nope. just someone who actually read the bible and not just believed what religions thought me what to believe.
@randyg.7940
2 жыл бұрын
@MarkedThat and you are assuming I do not believe in God. Do you know what happens when you assume? Yes that's right.
@uscgirl6033
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up as a JW and just wanted to point out one thing. The room in the back that you were talking about is not for those disfellowshipped. It's for people that come in late, or those with babies or children that want to take them to another room so it's more quiet, etc. Disfellowshipped members are allowed to sit anywhere in the Kingdom Hall.
@ChildofGodforevr
Жыл бұрын
You’re lying . She was already told what that room is. Stop trying to make this cult seem normal . It’s an evil Cult.
@MarvFitBikesKicks
Жыл бұрын
Disfellowshipped members in my Kingdom Hall sat in the little room in the back and the only people that were allowed to sit with them was family.
@wateryevents960
Жыл бұрын
Its honestly for both the late/with small children, those with spouses that are not indoctrinated but attend, and the disfellowshipped/marked. Its a catch all auxiliary/punishment room.
@SR-kw7nf
Жыл бұрын
Yes and no
@CinthiaMcDaniel-Smith
Жыл бұрын
So, if they are late, they are put in another room and can't go in and hear the Lord's word? That's sad.
@briyannapabon7658
2 жыл бұрын
I was a Jehovah’s Witnesses, a “pioneer”. I was extremely involved. My whole family was too. Praise God that He opened up my eyes to the gospel of Jesus Christ!
@texastea5686
2 жыл бұрын
What about your family?
@johndardi1334
2 жыл бұрын
@BOOBOO4 BEAR The key 🔑 word is…….”was”.
@MrMarkt64
2 жыл бұрын
Praise God
@lorraineakers8147
2 жыл бұрын
@BOOBOO4 BEAR says who boo boo. You ? And by what authority do you claim this ?
@jerrychacon8814
2 жыл бұрын
@BOOBOO4 BEAR during world war2 catholic,mormon, germans and Italian soldiers killed catholic and mormon Americans and many other Christian religions on both sides were killing each other no JW killed each other, Jesus said by there fruits you will know my disciples who have love among each other.good example of following Christ
@JmjomesJones
2 жыл бұрын
I was a JW for over 48 years, then I found Christ Jesus and was Saved. I have a crazy testimony.
@FlawlessDiamond84
2 жыл бұрын
Praying that my dad has a similar testimony. He’s been a JW for over 40 years now. With God all things are possible in Jesus name ♥️
@drizzdollarentertainment6486
2 жыл бұрын
😂🇸🇩
@cajundark2427
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure JW is where you should have stayed
@edwardvickers5506
2 жыл бұрын
You didn't find jesus christ with JW's, did they forget to mention him or something!
@prescillasabalbarino3464
2 жыл бұрын
@@edwardvickers5506 lol ur right in it lol
@qqq1q1qqqqqqq
2 жыл бұрын
"I can't not love them." A perfect statement. That is exactly the perspective we should have regarding anyone and everyone. If Christ loved(s) us when we were (are) unlovable, how can we not follow His example? We are all lost and undeserving...until we are saved. Then, we are still undeserving yet He loved us enough to offer His grace....BECAUSE He loves us and desires an intimate relationship with Him. And that is a pretty awesome thing!
@neworleans8thward151
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure Can't not is a double negative.
@r90fan1
2 жыл бұрын
@@neworleans8thward151 that's all you gleaned from this,Wow.
@neworleans8thward151
2 жыл бұрын
@@r90fan1 yes.
@r90fan1
2 жыл бұрын
@@neworleans8thward151 simple thoughts, from simple minds. Bless your Heart.
@neworleans8thward151
2 жыл бұрын
@@r90fan1 which would mean you are continuing to reply to a simpleton. Which would make you great company. 👌🏿
@rc5869
2 жыл бұрын
I used to be one of them! I just left many years ago. Best decision I ever did. I am a Christian now!
@cajundark2427
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure in the back of your mind you know you were wrong for turning your back on JW
@xflora-chanx
2 жыл бұрын
A Christian that doesn't have a organisation with brothers and sisters also doesn't preach the good news which it says to do in the bible. You're not a Christian that doesn't listen to Jehovah and Jesus Christ. You're turning your back on the creator it's not funny and it's dead serious this means your life.
@nenmaster5218
2 жыл бұрын
I have nothing but Praise for KZitem Telltale, who expertedly covers JW’s and much more related stuff.
@prescillasabalbarino3464
2 жыл бұрын
@@nenmaster5218 I don't think she covers all, she mostly lies!
@prescillasabalbarino3464
2 жыл бұрын
At R C, r u sure ur a christian now and its the best of ur life! Do not kidding me as ur a "Christian now," u think just knowing only Jesus makes u Christian or makes u apostate?
@newlywedbeth
2 жыл бұрын
Another benefit to this experience is you are giving people's curiosity a break. Many people wonder what it is like. No longer. You made it very clear what goes on inside those buildings we pass every day.
@marvalice3455
2 жыл бұрын
yeah, it's pretty boring. most of the juicy stuff happens at home
@tintinismybelgian
2 жыл бұрын
Or at the trials/inquisitions.
@marvalice3455
2 жыл бұрын
@@tintinismybelgian that too
@naomimincher2205
2 жыл бұрын
never listen to people with necxtive views see for yourself and make your own mind up don't let this women do this for you
@marvalice3455
2 жыл бұрын
@@naomimincher2205 eould you say that you have a negative view of her?
@eviefriend3976
2 жыл бұрын
I was raised JW. My husband and I disassociated ourselves ten years after we were married. I was Wiccan for about 15 years and just recently we both became Christian’s and were baptized together. It’s so wonderful to finally really know the Lord!!!🙏🏻💜✝️ Thank you for showing love to the JWs- they are really lost.
@_n_a-ez5pc
2 жыл бұрын
How can we help JW’s as Christians to see the truth?
@nightshade99
2 жыл бұрын
@@_n_a-ez5pc Have them explain their beliefs with your pointed questions until they cannot answer any more with basic intelligence. This separates the true searchers from the deceived as "Step 1"
@_n_a-ez5pc
2 жыл бұрын
@@nightshade99 thank you!
@nightshade99
2 жыл бұрын
@Leafsio Speaking from experience, a desire to manifest your destiny from the harnessing of nature's powers; others add religion to the mix. Demons were giving me accurate knowledge through tarot reading. Woe is me when they entered my reality!
@eviefriend3976
2 жыл бұрын
@@bourbon_sketcher I got tired of the people in Wicca. I saw a lot of predatory sexual behavior and lack of integrity. I would say just be nice to Wiccans and someday when they are tired of it, if they are really looking and searching, they will turn to Jesus.
@Chesapeake_Frontier
2 жыл бұрын
I was in the witnesses fron the age of 5 to 16 and I think it is great that you are reaching out to these people because they are lost. Thankfully God kept knocking on the door of my heart and I was able to get out and ultimately be saved.
@interstateceo303
2 жыл бұрын
Glad your saved brother
@Chesapeake_Frontier
2 жыл бұрын
@@todosmiros8119 no we started attending the Kingdom Hall when I was 5. I believe I was baptized when I was 13.
@prescillasabalbarino3464
2 жыл бұрын
So u mean to say u rebel to ur parents and don't follow their course? Actually, JWs never forced their children to follow them when they're in age to decide. As I can say, u have a rebellion spirits like Satan, lol!
@dark666razor
2 жыл бұрын
So you traded a flavor of crazy for another flavor of crazy?
@sandragriffith4194
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these obsevations! I have been studing with the Witnesses for over 6 months. My background is being baptized and brought up in the Methodist church. It has been many years since Ive been involved in a church but have held my love of Christ in my heart. A relative invited to study with me and when I showed intetest, passed me off to a local JW congregation. Everything you spoke of is absolutely true. I had to stop when at one meeting an elder said how we must obey the 'governing body' and do it quickly and without hesitation because they are advised by Jehova as to what is good for members. That leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. I have nothing but respect for the people I met. This way of worshiping our Lord and Savior stresses me out to no end. And since I declared my non willingness to conform, they dropped me like a cold potato. Thank you for giving me a new perspective!
@ambermiller2474
2 жыл бұрын
Just like you would put your trust in your "annointed" pastor who may be doing something they are not supposed to but keep them on the pulpit... Jehovah witness will disfellowship what is not of Jehovah
@edwardvickers5506
2 жыл бұрын
The catholic church and priests come to mind lol. I'm not a JW but the governing body are only directed by gods word in the Bible,they don't make it up as they go along but follow Jehovah's direction .
@sandragriffith4194
2 жыл бұрын
@@ambermiller2474 you are correct about the 'anointed' clergy- So many are shamefull and ungodly. I read my Bible, pray for guidance and let Jesus lead me to his father. Have a blessed day!
@jonlizsam
2 жыл бұрын
You got me at “I can’t not love them”. This is the true way of the love of Christ! Keep speaking the truth in love sister!
@nenmaster5218
2 жыл бұрын
I have nothing but Praise for KZitem Telltale, who expertedly covers JW’s and much more related stuff.
@VegetaSoup
2 жыл бұрын
@@nenmaster5218 I love his work because he doesn’t look down on others who still worship Christ. I’m still a Christian, but JW is too close minded and shunned too many people.
@HFVidShotz
2 жыл бұрын
I had a step cousin that was a JW. He worked pretty hard trying to convince me that their beliefs were the truth. I was young but had become a Christian a couple years before this.Visited a few times to the JW Hall. Found it to be different and controlled. He was very passionate about the beliefs, not forceful but trying to "help" me understand the "truth". Interesting but I was already aware of what Christ had done for me and was not convinced (protected by God through my faith in Christ)
@johnwalker4221
2 жыл бұрын
Melissa, you have been and are doing evangelism and Christian apologetics the right way. You built a strong foundation in sound doctrine and theology first, and you are constantly in Scripture. Thank you for your continuing hard work and shining example. May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He shine His face upon you.
@toohumble1
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up forced into the Witness beliefs. My parents were disfellowshiped because they chose to give me a blood transfusion to save my life. And after that, my grandmother would take me and my brother to meetings and make us do door to door and read from the book of Bible studies with her As a kid, I hated the religion so much. As a child it was hard to understand why I couldn't play with all children. I couldn't participate in anything at school. It was extremely traumatizing to be honest from a kids perspective. The desire to participate in activities as other children and to be told I couldn't play with them. Just made me hate the religion growing up. I basically remember never being able to participate in anything. And the only playmates I had were my family. And that sucked. I told myself, when I had kids of my own I would never subject them to this ideology. In my opinion, the focus is on separation from others, ignoring those who aren't in the faith. Which was terrible for a kid. And also no real explanation to why. At the end of the day, a child should be taught how to navigate thru the world and be allowed to understand how others think and behave. As an adult I had a very hard time navigating thru a world that is 99% worldly to them...but a world I have to know how to live in, how to protect myself, and how to survive . And from perspective as a child, I don't remember ever given any life skills of navigating the world other than being told "don't associate with those who are worldly". Everything you shared in this video is correct about your time visiting. It is a vary narrow minded ideology with no instruction on life's skills other than to either avoid people who arent witnesses or to get them to accept the religion. No instruction at all on how to navigate thru the world as it is. Versus just talking about how it should be. So unfair to raise your kids this way. I had no life skills at all. And caused me a lifetime of depression, abuse, anxiety, fear, and codependency. Witnesses are kind, loving, docile people from my experiences. And I am grateful that they distilled that attribute in me. But as kid, only being told their perspective and not allowed to learn others perspectives...made it so hard for me to navigate in the "reality" of what is going in the world. It felt like being a lamb sent out to be slaughtered. I had no idea of how to fight thru a world of despair, anger, hate, crime, and injustice. I wasn't taught any survival skills other than separation from others was the way to address it. There are things in this world you have to do to live. You have to work with others not of the faith. Have to interact with all kinds of people in the world to survive. Majority of my family are still witnesses. I do not participate in the faith. I moved to Chrisitan beliefs and ideology. I love them all dearly and thankfully they still love me. They haven't disassociated from me. But we just respect the differences of opinions we have and leave it alone. I respect family wishes and they don't force their beliefs onto me. So I am grateful I still have a family who loves me regardless if I don't follow their faith. Because according to their ideology, they shouldn't be associating with me at all.
@natalierodri
2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother is Jehovah’s Witness, my dad was raised in it- going door to door “witnessing” even as a little boy. Him and all of his siblings have left the organization but it has had VERY damaging effects on my dad’s concept of the person of Jesus/path to salvation. Please please pray for him to see the truth 🙏
@anar3602
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏 lifted
@michaelboyle1983
2 жыл бұрын
Prayed for him God bless you!
@BASEBALLHISTOR
2 жыл бұрын
Praying he sees the light!! And God intervienes in his life! 😆
@hugoramirez7510
2 жыл бұрын
My parent's were JW back in the day they stopped going. I was a Baptist christian like 2 yrs ago. I'm Born again whole bible believer 1yr ago. I study from strong's concordence to ancient hebrew lexicons. Read (Matthew 19:16-17,4:4)( John 14:15,14:21,10:15) (1John 2:3-7) (Revelation 12:17,14:12,22:14) It was a covenant issue from beginning to end. TRUTH was and is not popular sad but True. (Leviticus Ch 23 whole YHWH's Feast His) (Psalms Ch 119 whole the longest for a reason) (Psalms 68:4 kjv YAH) Exodus 3:15 YHWH is YAH for short Yahweh HalleluYAH🙌 Tetragramaton. Isaiah 42:8 Yahweh. I come in my Father's name John 5:43 YAHshua HalleluYAH
@FarAwayDistance
2 жыл бұрын
This is all so helpful to know- thank you so much for educating us and for loving JW’s like Jesus🙏🏻🖤
@reasonableperson3002
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you here. It is nice to know that Christian apologetics is permeating the populous of Christianity.
@326159487d
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Melissa, for doing this and sharing this. I'm writing this as an ex-JW's, and with God's grace, He brought me towards Jesus 🙏💜
@deborahghiselli2020
2 жыл бұрын
I was a JW years ago as a young wife and mother. I had always been searching for Jesus and the truth, and they used logic to explain away the many questions I had. While I gave it my all, in my heart I knew something wasn't right. When I wanted to go visit my mother, who was dying of cancer, the elders tried to dissuade me from going because my family was "worldly"! Thus began my journey to freedom. The day my mother died, I went to church for the first time in a long time and gave my heart to Jesus. And I've never looked back.
@valeriemckenna4590
2 жыл бұрын
I was raised Jehovah Witness. Imagine being in it as a kid forced to listen. Yes the brainwashing was bad for a while there my mom wanted to return but she finally had figured it out. The Jehovah witness was one of the causes of my adopted aunt son committed suicide. Not only here they hard about meetings and service, your house and lawn has too look perfect. I like certain music when I was a child in their eyes I couldn’t like this music or TV show. How about being a child and left out of things in school for holidays. I can tell you so much because I’ve experienced it all as young child. I’m willing to share more with you plus mom has been getting letters just like what you got. Mom has a close friend who is still in it and her and I had a discussion about who Jesus was their scripture twist John 1:1. I’m interested to share more with you because I’m seen so much. Thank you Melissa for this research hope you have a day
@peterodriguez9818
2 жыл бұрын
Sister in Christ have you seen this video about this Sister now that was a Jehovah Witness for about 40yrs but now a Christian
@ThunderQuad_Tosh
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I remember that as a kid. During the class Christmas parties in elementary school I was sent to the library to be by myself. My mom requested that during any holiday.
@RLaraMoore
2 жыл бұрын
Its interesting that Jesus doesn't exclude anyone. Christians welcome everyone to hear and share God's Word. But these cult religions of man, they exclude themselves away from Gods Word. Love them and Pray for them. 🙏
@marvelprince9893
2 жыл бұрын
@@peterodriguez9818 Do you have link to video?
@pauldusing4754
2 жыл бұрын
There is also verse 14 of John 1 that mentions how the word became flesh. There are so many passages that refer to Jesus being God and man. John 8 Jesus says, "before Abraham was, I am."
@JFH-te4lu
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you visit places others would not step into. I wanted to do this for a long time!
@tommihail2178
2 жыл бұрын
I was led by the Holy Spirit to go back to a church that nearly all Christians are forbidden to attend...It was a Spiritualist church and in doing so led several to The Holy Spirit not the generalised term of "spirit" as they use...The Lord uses our background to bring people out of darkness into the kingdom of His Dear Son...
@Psalm_27.4
2 жыл бұрын
@JFH2020 if you go to a JW or other cult church, you would do well to take another Christian Believer with you.
@Tirryna
2 жыл бұрын
I was exactly you in all of what you did, but with Mormonism...I learned so much about my own religion while studying their's...Really got me close to Jesus.
@rosem3967
Жыл бұрын
@MelissaDougherty, I just discovered your channel from Pastor Jeff at Hello Saints. I was LDS (Mormon) and through my research after Christian’s talked to me, I left the Church and have been a Evangelical Christian for years now. I have a very deep passion to share the gospel as well. I am very thankful for your channel.
@gavinmckinley7735
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series! I am trying to reach a JW friend for 2 yrs. Yes, we study the Bible together via Zoom. We have a mutual respect for one another. She is shocked by my knowledge and love for the Bible esp. since I am not a JW. - Leslie
@ruthrose2555
2 жыл бұрын
I know someone who is a witness and I'm going to start praying for God to open her and her husband's heart. Many mustard seeds coming...Thank you.
@denisemorgan1740
2 жыл бұрын
I studied with them for an entire year. Everything you've said is absolutely true about them. I'm so glad I decided to stay a Christian. Praise Jesus.
@adioyem8268
2 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for you, Denise is chatting rubbish
@okillafalife5186
2 жыл бұрын
Don't they worship Jesus too?
@Generation5valleylionking
2 жыл бұрын
@@okillafalife5186 the definition of Christian is “follower of Christ” jehovah witnesses are Christian dummy
@Melodicblue42
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah what she said was true. So what? She didn't say anything bad. She described their meetings. Where in the Bible did she prove they are wrong or bad? They take their worship seriously. That's a GOOD thing
@adioyem8268
2 жыл бұрын
@@Melodicblue42 she wrongly described the meeting with biased view
@kimarellano3791
2 жыл бұрын
I owned a dog grooming shop for over 30 years and had several JW clients . One asked me if I would train her 18 yr. old daughter to groom who I'd known since she was 4 . I always liked her daughter so I agreed to do it . What happened was elders from the Hall kept coming around to talk to her . What they were doing was spying on her since she was working for a "non believer" . Many times she would be upset after their visit . I finally had enough and told them that if they needed to speak with her to do so after work because she is here to learn not to be harassed and spied on . I then called her mother and told her what was going on and what I told their elders or whatever they are and if she had a problem with it then Mariah had to leave . Her mother said she understood and would talk to them which shocked me .
@ronhanish
2 жыл бұрын
my sister was a JW, God did a miracle, long story short, she got Holy Ghost filled in a pentecostal church and baptized in Jesus name.
@GhostBearCommander
2 жыл бұрын
Praise Jesus! What is her Testimony?
@arthurthornton9298
2 жыл бұрын
Praise the Lord Jesus!!!
@jamescameron7633
2 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome Amen thank you LORD
@ronhanish
2 жыл бұрын
@@jm1733 the born again message is simply Acts 2:38 . its the pattern thru the whole bible , even prophecied in OT.
@ronhanish
2 жыл бұрын
@@GhostBearCommander she got born again , i first heard when God came in she screamed first , it freaked me out a little , i was brand new...and then she began speaking in tongues. then the preacher baptized her in Jesus name full immersion.
@lao12450
2 жыл бұрын
Flash back!! I became a witness for a short period of time. They knocked on my door at a traumatic time in my life. I did all the things you mentioned. I remember them bringing me clothes and shoes because I didn’t have the proper clothes. I continued to be friends with them for 18 years until I found the Lord and he strengthened me. Amazing when I told them I was a Christian they never bothered me again!! They have been following me for 18 years! I moved 8 times!! For one year I stopped celebrating birthdays, holidays, I couldn’t even put an ornament on the tree!! I remember when they talked about wearing a crucifix, they said to me would you wear a gun on your neck if someone you loved got killed by a gun. So many things I could say! So glad that God pulled me away!! Thanks Melissa for helping me remember how blessed I truly am!🙏🏼❤️✝️
@Stan0070
2 жыл бұрын
Need to watch your videos more often because whenever I do I enjoy it, keep up the good work.
@janetfowell5166
2 жыл бұрын
I was a JW for forty years in feb 2014 as I was preparing to pioneer , I had an amazing encounter with the Holy Spirit . He set me free broke the watchtower chains I felt the greatest freedom and joy. The Holy Spirit showed me I had been under a spirit of oppression and fear. Never went to the witnesses.
@jerrychacon8814
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing experience with the holy Spirit? The facts are what Jesus foretold in Matthew 24:45-47 God is not using a single person to receive signs or messages from the spirit, but a group, organization, the faithful and discreet slave he is giving holy spirit to give his people spiritual food and direction. Powerful emotions, pleasnt feelings,you say they are do not come from God, comes from practices that God disapproves, occult, influence of the demons, Acts 16:16 Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Ephesians 6:12 God's true followers are to be identified by Love, not miraculous signs.
@illegalalien127
2 жыл бұрын
The Holy Spirit hahahahhaa you high my boy
@jenniferschade7553
2 жыл бұрын
As a recovering Jehovah's Witness, thank you for what you do. It's very hard to have people I love so dearly in the organization. I pray someone can reach them before it is too late.
@margoils
2 жыл бұрын
i have friend at my church who USED TO BE A J.W. and he beleived THEN that since all churches are bad, then IF HE LEFT THE J.W. he'd have no where to go, but obviously he found truth at our church...
@Eyesofmars2040
2 жыл бұрын
I was stuck in a different, but similar group for 10 years and my husband was in it for 17 years. This group is on all college campuses around the world. We went through so much. We lost a child in the process. These groups are so closed it’s hard to hear anything from the outside. It was known as spiritual pornography to listen to outside teaching or criticism. It’s been a hard road and the scars are still there. Many we know who left are atheists now. I don’t think people realize just how many groups like this are out there. Thanks Melissa.
@_n_a-ez5pc
2 жыл бұрын
“Spiritual pornography” to hear different teachings/ principals?! 😭 I hope you are ok now.
@bornnaked01
2 жыл бұрын
@The Eyes of Laura Mars I don't understand what that cult was about; not sure whether you're allegorical or literal.
@missaltarano7552
2 жыл бұрын
Was this the ICOC/ICC?
@Eyesofmars2040
2 жыл бұрын
@@missaltarano7552 it was
@Eyesofmars2040
2 жыл бұрын
@@_n_a-ez5pc thanks, we have been a part of a local church for quite a few years now. It’s not always easy, because we really don’t have anyone that understands what we’ve been through. We do our best. We are involved in our church. It took a long time to trust anyone in any church. Many years.
@lindasanderson4829
2 жыл бұрын
This video is so on point! I was a JW for about 20 years, although I was disfellowshipped for about 8 of those years. The only thing we didn’t have was the room especially for the disfellowshipped. I was allowed to sit in with the regular congregation. But I tell you, I wouldn’t wish being disfellowshipped on my worst enemy. Imagine if you woke up one day and everyone you know and love won’t talk to or look at you. They just act like you don’t exist. It’s cruel! 😢
@Chomper750
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't find it cruel. I found it awakening and made it easy to never go back. I went to two meetings after I was disfellowshipped. There were several who smiled and nodded to me in secret. An older German couple came up to me and talked to me very briefly in front of everyone telling me to hang in there. But that couple was unique, being in the religion for 50+ years and were untouchable. They were well respected and dedicated, but were Witnesses pre-Governing Body and disfellowshipping arrangement, and didn't care what anyone thought about them or their differences in views. They both had survived Nazi concentration camps.
@lindasanderson4829
2 жыл бұрын
@@Chomper750 Well good for you. I eventually got it and decided never to go back also. But I still say it’s cruel. If a person has repented, then God has forgiven him/her. Why do they make you write letters asking for re-instatement, and have you like a dunce in every meeting just hoping and praying they’ll take you back? It’s cruel and has the potential to cause severe mental distress. The Bible does speak of reasons for disfellowshipping; I just think they take it too far.
@JerrysJets
2 жыл бұрын
@@Chomper750 What got you disfellowshipped?
@SpaceCadet4Jesus
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, Linda. It's cruel, demeaning and emotionally scarring. Your family, your friends, your acquaintances shut you out, ignore you and act like you don't exist....for the rest of your sorry disfellowshiped life. Very harmful. Very ungodly.
@bonkers5016
2 жыл бұрын
Girl. I'm 55 and lived it as a child and a teenager....my soul believed it...then...I learned the real truth. Thank you Jesus 😊
@mundayne811
5 ай бұрын
what is the real truth?
@bethanyh8834
2 жыл бұрын
I’m really looking forward to hearing about your experience going to a Mormon ward. I was raised in a “Christian” home that I later pieced together was actually tainted with progressivism. In college, I met a friend who started to disciple me, and one day she asked if we could pray for a meeting she was going to have with some Mormon missionaries. I asked if I could come along, and my world was ROCKED. Here were these two girls and my friend going back & forth with verses from the Bible and their texts, and I was just sitting there completely stunned at how little I knew about the Bible and my own faith. After five years of Bible study, intentional discipleship, prayer, and sharing my faith with others, I now have a HUGE heart for Mormons and Progressives. I have been to a ward and a Temple, and those experiences were pretty wild but I was much more grounded by then. I love watching all your videos. Thank you for your combo of boldness and sensitivity ♥️
@angelictigerette
2 жыл бұрын
How did you get into a temple without being LDS? I often witness to them and have visited a ward.
@bethanyh8834
2 жыл бұрын
@@angelictigerette They had an Open Temple in a city not far from me. The had done some work on it and were rededicating and reopening it. Some Elders I had made friends with on my university campus invited me to go, and I asked if it was okay even though I’m not LDS. I went alone (my discipler friend wasn’t available, and all my other friends were intimidated by the idea), I dressed appropriately, and no one asked me any questions! Although I had so many questions I had to bite my tongue to wait for a more appropriate opportunity...
@angelictigerette
2 жыл бұрын
@@bethanyh8834 Thanks for sharing!
@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't even attempt to go inside a kingdom hall and attempt to evangelize. The ability to do that is a gift from God.
@SpaceCadet4Jesus
2 жыл бұрын
And....the JWs will not accept random Christians into their assemblies for proselytizing, nor should a Christian without a strong apologetic background enter. Satan has deceived their minds and a Christian is not immune to manipulative tactics, out of context scriptures and J.W. scripted teachings. I'd say the same advice for entering a Mormon, Bhai, Scientology, Christian Science, etc... church. People might say, "..but you are being salt and light to them." The salt and light reference is bogus. Your salt will be ground down, your light extinguished when you start correcting them. Just sitting in your pew listening to their spiel is not salt and light and everyone in there knows you are the odd man out. Been there a few times.
@JoyFullDecorbyDenise1958
2 жыл бұрын
If God send you he will equip you, You have to have a strong desire to see people saved, Matthew 28:19-20 all Christian should lbe telling someone about Jesus the Christ
@karlvonboldt
2 жыл бұрын
One can learn a lot from people we don’t agree with! It’s a surprise, but true!
@chrisdennis1449
2 жыл бұрын
If you have never read the Book of Mormon I invite you to do so. God bless.
@karlvonboldt
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisdennis1449 The Mormons have a couple of books. The Pearl of a Great Price is another one. Doctrines snd Covenants is another.
@chrisdennis1449
2 жыл бұрын
@@karlvonboldt Are you familiar with any of them? Have you read the Book of Mormon? Would you be open to reading any of it?
@karlvonboldt
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisdennis1449 No, I’ve never read any 3 of the LDS’s material. Yes, I’m open to most literature and Theologies!
@chrisdennis1449
2 жыл бұрын
@@karlvonboldt my previous comment was deleted. It sounds like Melissa herself has read the Book of Mormon. I applaud her for being open minded and going to the source. You can request a copy of the Book of Mormon online. The Book of Mormon is a record of God's dealings with people here on the American continent. After Christ's resurrection and ascension, Christ visited these people and they recorded and witnessed their experiences. I invite you to read it. God bless
@worshipwhilewewait
2 жыл бұрын
Wow-have to say this: GOOD FOR YOU!!! You did something because You saw a Need to witness to others and wanted to be more than informed. That's WISDOM for sure. I've been worldwide and have dealt with Muslims, Hindus, Shinto, Catholics, Orthodox Jews, Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Buddists, my gosh soooo many different people and the BEST thing You can do to be a BETTER witness is to know who and what You're dealing with. There's so much information via the net and Goggle now and I don't know if I would be brave enough to go to a Kingdom Hall but I say GOOD FOR YOU - WELL DONE. May You see the Fruits of Your Labor and Your Love for Your God-given Ministry to be a Witness for His Glory. wow - this was good!!!! Subscribed and rang that bell!
@johnlewis1078
2 жыл бұрын
Studying occultism and parapsychology helps to understand cultic behaviours, especially the ones who incorporate traits from Judaism and Christianity. Thank you for your videos, Ms Melissa!
@thepaganone3326
2 жыл бұрын
Sad thing that there is a bunch of Christian churches that are more cultish.
@hugoramirez7510
2 жыл бұрын
My parent's were JW back in the day they stopped going.Christians are Catholics but don't know it yet. I was a Baptist christian like 2 yrs ago. I'm Born again whole bible believer 1yr ago. I study from strong's concordence to ancient hebrew lexicons. Read (Matthew 19:16-17,4:4)( John 14:15,14:21,10:15) (1John 2:3-7) (Revelation 12:17,14:12,22:14) It was a covenant issue from beginning to end. TRUTH was and is not popular sad but True. (Leviticus Ch 23 whole YHWH's Feast His) (Psalms Ch 119 whole the longest for a reason) (Psalms 68:4 kjv YAH) Exodus 3:15 YHWH is YAH for short Yahweh HalleluYAH🙌 Tetragramaton. Isaiah 42:8 Yahweh. I come in my Father's name John 5:43 YAHshua HalleluYAH
@patriciaschuster1371
2 жыл бұрын
As a seminary student myself, for one of my classes, I went to a Jehovah Witness Holy Thursday service.. if you don't study other paths, you don't know the gem of faith you do have.
@katiehenry7
2 жыл бұрын
You don't have to go into other paths to recognize what a "gem" Christ is and the beautiful Love of my God and His promises. The Holy Spirit makes it known without a doubt.
@AimForTheBushes908
2 жыл бұрын
@@katiehenry7 oh c'mon . She was just reinforcing the emphasis of how great we have it with our beliefs when she found out first hand how they live with theirs.
@Mark-pz3lq
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I believe everything that has a man or woman involved has the the potential for sinful acts. These scandals have affected all religious groups, some like the Catholic church get lots of attention.
@bobcatt6326
2 жыл бұрын
The secret service are experts in counterfeit money not because they they are expertly familiar with every type of counterfeit bill, but because they are expertly familiar with the real thing... Not saying you shouldn't have went even they are called to go check out counterfeits just not my thing having grown up Mormon. ☺
@Shaolin91z
2 жыл бұрын
You don't have to study other religions to recognize that you are blessed to have the holy Spirit resident within you and that you are blessed. What kind of asinine logic is that
@elainejohnson2836
2 жыл бұрын
When I was about 11 ( I'm now 63) my dad let me visit a kingdom hall with a friend from school. He was very confident that I would see through them and I did. As you said, I was converged upon by adults wanting to know what I believed. They were quite shocked when I said I was going to heaven. They told me about the 144,000 and I had to be special to be one of those. I was saved from death as an infant because of a blood transfusion. I told them that a blood transfusion could not be wrong. They wanted to know how i came to that conclusion. I explained that I would not be standing in front of them if not for the transfusion. That threw them for a loop. My dad questioned me about what I heard and what I learned. I told him they were mixed up and confused. I never went back. I have invited them into my house, but not being fully prepared, as you are, I'm afraid I didn't convert any to Jesus. I'm glad you have a passion for the unsaved.
@CH3353N1NJ45
2 жыл бұрын
You gave it your best shot, you got the message out there.
@socruelu2
2 жыл бұрын
You planted the seed! The Holy Spirit will take over!
@pressia07
2 жыл бұрын
How come they dont believe in blood transfusions
@lizh1988
2 жыл бұрын
Only God really converts people, though he uses us to give them a chance.
@sandyo1063
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, The 144,000 are Jewish Evangelists. So unless the JW’s are Jewish they can’t be be picked by God to preach to the lost during the End Times Tribulation period.
@cowel8734
2 жыл бұрын
Ive been to a Kingdom Hall and everyone was very kind. I have yet to meet a mean one. When I was at the church I felt scared of doing something against their rules. I admire the fact these ppl truly want to spread the gospel and lead good Christian lives(not many ppl can say that theyve given up everything to serve God as most JWs do). I dont align with their beliefs other than believing in Jesus and it is a cult but most of their hearts are in the right place. I used to make fun of them until thinking "whats funny about someone doing their best to serve God according to their understanding?"
@cherylyunker4949
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this, Melissa! It's interesting to hear about other religions. I can't imagine how the disfellowshipped people must feel, shut away in a different room and not allowed to interact with other members. I will be praying for them all.
@SpaceCadet4Jesus
2 жыл бұрын
It's like a time-out room for adults. "YOU....go in the corner, face away from us, but you can still listen. We'll let you know when you can come out." Absurd!!
@FluteLoops59
2 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting, would love to see more..my grandmother was a Christian Scientist and Ive always wondered what their services were/are like...thank you for the insight on the JWs...:) Years ago I attended a class on cults at our church, was very informative, but Im sure things change and its good to keep updated.
@harveyabel1354
2 жыл бұрын
There used to be something on TV, "Readings from Christian Science" or something like that. I stopped on it once or twice while channel surfing, it was a lot of gobbledygook and nonsense, mostly from their own publications.
@missfizz2386
2 жыл бұрын
One morning, after my husband read the JW section in 'Kingdom of the Cults' we received yet another letter in the mail, just as you did. We decided it was a perfect opportunity to email her back and reveal some truth in love to her. I pray something clicked for her. Thanks for this video Melissa:)
@PapaFlippinSmurf
2 жыл бұрын
I've had contact with Jehovah's Witnesses and early on I noticed how they would repeat things that were specifically contrary to what I'd learned in Christian and quasi-christian churches. Jesus is a proven friend and I follow him.
@jayneschwalger7554
2 жыл бұрын
Jesus is a proven Friend, I love that 🙏
@bravefaithministries630
2 жыл бұрын
Always love hearing your insight, Melissa. Constantly referring people to your channel. Thanks for making stuff for the internet 🙏
@hiphopexorcist
2 жыл бұрын
I love to talk to Mormons, Jehovah's witnesses, Muslims, even satanists. I'm familiar with their beliefs and I can conversate with them for hours on end. Kudos to you Melissa for courageously reaching out to the lost, no matter who they are! Keep doing what you are doing!
@chrissyandjoey28
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry I really hope you take no offense to what I’m going to say but than again I’m going to be very blunt and will probably come off extremely rude so I don’t blame you, anyway you have no clue what you’re talking about not a clue
@milkandspice1074
2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean converse? Not conversate.
@milkandspice1074
2 жыл бұрын
@@kiavaxxaskew Satanists are probably more truthful than Christians.
@jeffmiller1159
2 жыл бұрын
@@milkandspice1074 actually conversate is a word. It is a verb meaning to have a conversation. I learned this the hard way because I corrected a person half my age once and they immediately googled it and corrected me... 😁
@thomascurrens3981
2 жыл бұрын
@@milkandspice1074 prove it
@jamesmcallister9645
2 жыл бұрын
Good on you sister, exposing heresies and bringing Glory to God with the truth. God bless you, especially for sharing with respect and not being judgemental.
@citiessportsbar6475
2 жыл бұрын
My father has 10 siblings, most of them Witnesses. My Dad was ejected from the religion and had to leave the room if any of his sisters spouses were in it. My cousins were not allowed to play with my toys because I “worshipped another.” This video just reminds me of how unforgiving this religion is, and seemed to forget about love and forgiveness. My aunt was so rigged she let me walk home from school alone when I was in kindergarten because she was pissed I went to a Catholic school. If you ask me, this religion makes more angry and intolerable people who judge and stick to their own kind rather than lead with an open heart and open mind. 🇨🇦🙏
@Is-cj5lj
2 жыл бұрын
True !
@Is-cj5lj
2 жыл бұрын
There also liers!
@teresathompson1114
2 жыл бұрын
All religion causes nothing but rifts hatred and war,all made up by bigoted old men to control and brainwash
@sabrinamendez9078
2 жыл бұрын
That's a lie , my cousins parents were Jehovas5 witness and we played with toys together and my parents weren't witnesses we visited each orhers houses too. She wasn't a Witness that's all I'm saying, they do not tolerate mistreating children in any way fashion or manner.
@citiessportsbar6475
2 жыл бұрын
@@sabrinamendez9078 I’m happy your childhood was sunshine and rainbows … mine, not so much, truth
@mindydanaher9265
2 жыл бұрын
This was so smart & kinda scary. With no experience, you did this hands on research yourself. You’re an inspiration & very brave
@tatwyo56
2 жыл бұрын
Actual there is a lot of misinformation on JW's and coming from a so-called Christian is appalling!!
@r90fan1
2 жыл бұрын
@@tatwyo56 troll on by.SMH
@TRNoble77
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve learned a lot from your videos, especially reaching those in cults.
@SpaceCadet4Jesus
2 жыл бұрын
Much more than that, you have to know your scriptures, doctrines and theology inside out. They will argue long and hard. Same with Mormons. Been there, done that. But, you'll get little to no converts. Being their "outside" Christian friend who listens to their emotional needs works better but it's a long haul with no guaranteed results. A lot of times they have family in there so they don't leave regardless. I had JW friends like that.
@TRNoble77
2 жыл бұрын
@@SpaceCadet4Jesus no argument here. Christ is the solid Rock on which we stand. I have a friend who is getting out of cult mentality. Using their materials really helped, alongside going through the scriptures slowly with her. Breaking through holes of doctrine can only be done if we are sound in doctrine and know scripture well.
@djshaneb123
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! I recently shared the Gospel with a JW who I've know since I was young. I was very respectful of their beliefs but I raised questions they've never been asked before which pointed them to the truth of Jesus Christ. They didn't know. After they consulted an elder I received the same religious answer. They're in bondage and it breaks my heart! It reminded me of an Orthodox Jew. I still love them and Jesus loves them. John 8:36 KJV If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
@ProfilingwithPatBrown
2 жыл бұрын
Just to be fair, some of your complaints are about style, more than content. I am not a JW but I did attend some halls for a few years. I happen to LOVE the style of the meetings. I appreciated nicely dressed people (not the come as you are and almost disrespectful to the occasion I saw in some churches), I enjoyed the songs very much, and I liked the talk (that came from a study of materials by a number of people) than a sermon (giving by one guy who thinks he has some conduit to God that the rest of the worshippers do not). I liked the study (although, yes, they are very structured) rather than a bible study by a bunch of guessers as to the meaning of this line or that. I liked that people didn’t jump up and wave their arms around and shout stuff out (that always made me really uncomfortable). The Witnesses do constantly read the Bible so that is simply not true. Yes, I do have a problem with the excessive strictness and the requirements of certain beliefs to be a JW and to remain a JW. I wish they would tone that down. But, then, I have been to Christian churches adamant I say specific words to be accepted and I have been told to leave a church because I didn’t agree with the moneymaking evangelism I saw going on. I like the fact that they are very racially mixed and there is less racism in JWs than anywhere else I have ever worshipped. Once a JW, one often ends up at different language meetings where one then marries a person from a different culture or country. JWs appreciate many cultures but just stay with one belief system. I have never seen that elsewhere. So while I see the problems with JWs, I have seen a lot of similar problems in Christian churches which is why so many people church shop. So, I think we need to be fair in how we access other religions, other sects, especially with so little true understanding of what goes on within. It is my hope that many religious groups would maintain they style but also be kind and fair and not cruel in how they handle those who do not feel comfortable within their walls.
@danchase5905
2 жыл бұрын
To hear you say that other Christians would be upset with you for stepping foot in a kingdom hall, you’re doing the Lord’s work!
@stardustgirl2904
2 жыл бұрын
There members are not allowed to step one foot in another religions church.
@stardustgirl2904
2 жыл бұрын
@@issachar760 This women make's me sick 🤢🤮😈 to my stomach, talking crap about other people's religion 🙏🏻! It's even sicker that people are supporting her, and referring to themselves as Christians! So sad!
@chrisward4576
2 жыл бұрын
Upset? No, they're scared to
@r90fan1
2 жыл бұрын
@@stardustgirl2904 get over yourself, she is just relating her experience.
@stardustgirl2904
2 жыл бұрын
@@r90fan1 I'm allowed to have my own opinion, just like you! She's obviously against people's Faith's! She's making claim to being a better Christian then everyone else ,by saying she's needs to pray for everyone
@HvaljenIsus
2 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting to watch and informative. I would love to see more of you sharing strories like these. Especially how you applied your knowledge about visiting the kingdom hall to talk to a Jehowas wintness. God bless you Melissa, thank you for your good work! much love from Germany! ❤️
@davidwicklin9943
2 жыл бұрын
I was a devout Jehovah’s Witness as a 20 year old convert from 1992 until essentially 2017 when I discovered the child abuse cover ups within the watchtower organization. Then I looked down the proverbial rabbit hole and discovered a lot more I didn’t know being too “comfortably numb” busy and distracted previously. A lot of what you describe is spot on. I now feel as though I’m deconstructing my whole life now because of the damage and fallout from being that involved in JW.
@lorraineakers8147
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear this. I imagine in every order their are some bad apples. I'm fortunate that isn't in my congregation.
@EQOAnostalgia
2 жыл бұрын
Heavy works based doctrine does this to people as well, and i still struggle with feeling like i need to do the law.
@jimthomas777
2 жыл бұрын
David Wicklin Every human being is imperfect , there has only been 3 perfect people ever to live on this Earth , Adam, Eve, and Jesus , Adam and Eve sinned , Jesus paid back the price with his own life , There has been 110 Billion people living on this Earth since Adam and Eve , ALL 110 Billion are imperfect and make mistakes , Just because imperfect man makes mistakes , it's not God's Fault , it's man's Fault , God's rules, regulations and Laws still applies and it doesn't matter if you think that any of these people got away with anything and was not punished properly by man's Laws , it's God's Laws they will have to face , All 110 Billion people will have to face God , so they may have gotten away with man's law and not punished , but it's God they will have to face and NO human being will go unpunished , John 5:29 Those who done good a resurrection of Life , Those who done bad a resurrection of judgement So these people may have gotten away with crimes by human Law but NO human gets away with Gods Law
@brentj.peterson6070
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you ❤️
@dirkdavenport9777
2 жыл бұрын
I'm here to say the child abuse is real! I was born into the religion (never baptized) my Mom is still in over 30 some yrs now,she uses the "shunning policy"to make herself feel better about failing her only child. I'll just say,some of the women in the organization take advantage of their position and the reverence ppl give them, to do things you wouldn't think a Christian would do sexualy speaking, no one can dispute this because I'm speaking from first person experiences and I'm absolutely sure it still happens to this day. Same way 300 Catholic priest were outed for raping children, think of this in the same vein.
@maryannanderson2213
2 жыл бұрын
I had two JW who came to my house one day and asked if they could come in and talk to me. I forget their exactly words because that has been DECADES ago, but the general idea was, of course, that they wanted to give me a Watchtower and talk to me about it, with the end result of "converting" me to their way of thinking. Normally, I would shut the door as soon as they identified themselves as being JW, but for some reason that day I was in a strange mood, and I thought "why not?" so I asked them to come in. I said, "My father was a minister, and I attended a Christian college so just let me run and get my Bible and we will discuss whatever you want to discuss." They couldn't leave fast enough. I guess they didn't want to talk to someone who probably knew scripture and was raised going to church three times a week and then went to a Christian college where we were expected to go to church the requisite three times a week AND attend CHAPEL three days a week as well. I don't know if they have a "lost cause" list or not, but they never knocked on my door again. I found your experience at a Kingdom Hall fascinating. I subscribed because I want to go back and find your video on your experience with LDS. So, I'm a new subscriber from Nashville.
@fredcourtney03
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see more of this type of information. So informative to someone who never has and likely never will visit a Kingdom Hall
@russells.3864
2 жыл бұрын
This is an interesting video. I got a visit from a group of Jehovah witnesses some years ago, and decided to visit their hall, and I was welcomed. I went for maybe a year, but couldn't get past the idea that, only a few selected people would be selected, for their version of heaven? Praise God, that Jesus welcomes everyone, and there is no limit, to who can accept him, as their savior!
@ravendixon1099
2 жыл бұрын
Several had come to "witness" to me and after they finished I witnessed to them. They found it very hard to refute what I was saying as I quoted scripture. They were completley thrown off their game. A friend who was a former JW said that they don't have any success with Evangelicals but love to go after Catholics because they don't know the Bible . So I guess the lesson here is to stay in the word and you won't be deceived
@nenmaster5218
2 жыл бұрын
I have nothing but Praise for KZitem Telltale, who expertedly covers JW’s and much more related stuff.
@robinrockin7994
2 жыл бұрын
Raven I would love some perplexing questions. I will answer them from any Holy Bible. It’s hard to believe that you threw them off their game. We only have truth. You can’t throw off our game.
@normajones2700
2 жыл бұрын
My sister and nieces are JW for years they tried to convert me when they realize that I wasn't going to convert from Christianity they stop talking to me it's like I didn't belong in the family I feel very sad because I love them but I love my Christ much more . Thank you for this video and may you have many blessings.
@Shaolin91z
2 жыл бұрын
You don't belong In their family. That's a blessing. They aren't going to heaven.
@gailmiller6333
2 жыл бұрын
Norma Jones Sorry about your sister an nieces not talking to you but, as you correctly stated that you love our Lord, Savior and Master, Jesus the Christ MUCH more. Amen and amen!
@prophetessmarie9742
2 жыл бұрын
Jesus loves you! 2 scriptures came to my sister as I read your comment to my her. 1. Come up from amongst them and be ye separated 2. What does light have to do with darkness? I pray that the Lord will continue to give you peace and that His Holy Spirit will comfort you in Jesus’s Mighty Name Amen
@maryamory1549
2 жыл бұрын
Early in our marriage we watched a film that showed how many times the JWs predicted the end of the world- then changed the date. Several.
@popeduck
2 жыл бұрын
I have been doing the same, reaching out to JW’s. It began with a long-time JW friend of mine, and grew from there. I too have attended numerous meetings, have done “Bible study” with them, have attended memorials, assemblies, and conventions. I have changed from avoiding them to loving them, going out of my way to talk with them. They need Jesus, just like anybody. I’m so glad you care about those who are in high-control religious groups.
@briteddy9759
2 жыл бұрын
I have never been to Kingdom Hall, but driving past them, what stands out to me is the lack of windows. To me, the windows of a house or building are like the eyes of a person. They can make you feel welcome. The Kingdom Halls send a vibe of shutting you out!
@Channah59
2 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, they don't have windows because of vandalism. So many Kingdom Halls windows were broken that they decided to make all Kingdom Halls without windows.
@hilaryross5698
Жыл бұрын
This is my experience of a Kingdom Hall visit just to observe not to join as i am a Christian in Jesus Christ. I went along with a friend who is a JW. On arriving everyone was so friendly especially the Elders Wife. I eventually sat down next to my friend and the service talk began. The Elder kept announcing about the Devil amongst us in his talk and I wondered whether he was talking about me being a worldly person. Before I entered the K H I had unfortunately forgot to turn the sound off on my phone. Next minute the phone began to ring, all the talk stopped every one turned round and starred at me. I opologised and turned it off. The talk began again and low behold it started to ring again. Talk stopped and every turned round giving me really disapproving looks. While trying to sort the phone out two men approached me from behind. One of them dug a finger in to my back to get me to turn around, the other one waved his hand at me ushering me out and taking me to another room where they said nothing and walked out leaving me there. A few minutes later my friend entered so I asked him for my car keys as I was going to go and sit back in my car. I told my friend to go back into his service and I would wait there for him. 10 minutes later he came back bringing these 2 Ministerial Servants with him. I opened my window and the one who had poked me in the back said We did not know it was your first time. I replied to them that it was my last time coming here. In my Church if somebody's phone goes off they just turn it off or they move to outside to take the call. The vicar does not stop preaching and nobody is rebuked for it. I asked my friend to ask them why they had prodded me in the back, he said he couldn't do that but if I would write a letter he would give it to them. He was to frightened to approach them. I was very sorry about the phone ringing but I have often wondered whether Jesus didn't want there because I am sure iturned the phone off after the first ringing.
@jizzleaquinocook3489
2 жыл бұрын
I got a personally hand written letter from a lady in JW; I kept it so I can write back to her and share the true gospel of Christ 🙂
@GodlessGubment
2 жыл бұрын
gosh. that is great. did you tell the president?
@de629
2 жыл бұрын
Weird , I got a hand written letter last year from a Jehovah's Witnesses. I dont know even know who this person is and never attended a Kingdom Hall since I move to South Carolina. Funny this is I did attend in the 90s in California.
@angelictigerette
2 жыл бұрын
I kept mine too for same reason.
@karentitone
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is their common practice. Write them back...WITH THE LOVING TRUTH!
@ashleyflores1251
2 жыл бұрын
Look at Ray comfort on KZitem. Living waters is his channel He is smart and knows how to respond to non believers
@davidcook5705
2 жыл бұрын
Keep spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ, Melissa, and God bless you so very much.
@bvt619
2 жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to JW as well. I am married to an ex JW who was disfellowshiped. When I was born again I began praying for him. He is not where I am at yet in faith but I know that he has come so far. My heart breaks for my in laws and I too believe that God has placed me in their life to witness to them. Please share any videos that you can on how to minister to them. I have tried but they are so blind. I continue to pray as I know it is the holy spirit that has to reveal things to them.
@rosiej.1473
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, There are a lot of ExJW channels out there that genearlly use their own materials against them but I would recommend Mike Winger he has a whole series on JWs. They are brainwashed all you can hope to do is plant seeds that likely years later will sprout some doubt.
@bvt619
2 жыл бұрын
@@rosiej.1473 thank you! I love Mike Winger too. I've watched that video. It's great.
@Jaricks
2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see someone on a mature level in their Christian growth
@woodb51
2 жыл бұрын
I’m the second person to view this! Does that make me special? Probably not but I love your videos Melissa.
@phmj
2 жыл бұрын
Apologetics is defending the Faith, and your service in relation to your JW outreach is commendable, very personable and no lack of substance combined marvellously, well done
@dannythompson1057
2 жыл бұрын
I think it is great what you did, my dads side of the family is JW, I myself am starting to visit churches building friendships and bringing them to the truth about salvation. John 3:1-8 and Acts 2:38-39. God bless you.
@livingrockchurch5521
2 жыл бұрын
A friend an I attended the Memorial this year. We noticed that the congregation was 75% of what it was 3 years ago. And I was looking out for people we had met back then at my first memorial. Anyway, a few days later I met this one JW from those years ago and said to him, “Hey, I missed you the other night!” It took him a moment to realise who I was but then he explained that he has left them. He was an elder and had been raised JW. So of course I was delighted to find that that was the reason he wasn’t at this years Memorial. But you see, if it wasn’t for those interactions with Jehovahs Witnesses over the years and going to memorials, I would never have met this man. Hopefully now we can build a friendship and hear his story. But thank you Melisa for sharing your experiences and providing tools and tips on reaching people like this. Unfortunately most churches show no interest in evangelism, and certainly no interest in reaching people stuck in other faith groups.
@valeriemckenna4590
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly Melissa is children would sit bored for 2 hours. And another thing you can’t say “church” you are supposed to say Kingdom Hall or meeting
@teriwilliams6746
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Melissa!! So edifying!!🙏🏽
@robertthornton3999
2 жыл бұрын
When I started to go to church again. I experienced the same shiny toy scenario. Once they found out I knew Jesus they stopped engaging me. I found that evangelism was more exciting than discipleship. It's easier to throw out the salvation pitch than walk along someone and get to know them. That's where the struggle is. Getting to know someone is hard and difficult. All of us sinners bring in our baggage and we try to go for the quick fix or become codependent on the new believers problems and trying to fix them. That's for the Holy Spirit to do. I found myself being in the middle of a spiritual battle that wasn't mine to fight. Instead of equipping a new Christian soldier in basic training for the spiritual war for rest of their lives.
@lizzard13666
2 жыл бұрын
I had a friend who was Jehovah's Witness. We met together and studied for about 2-3 years, a couple of hours a week! It was awesome!
@lizzard13666
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrobert3199 Hi James! Are you JW?
@TabbyMic
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was educational. I like to educate myself on other people’s beliefs. I would like to hear about your time at a Mormon’s ward.
@dawnhasbroken6304
2 жыл бұрын
Come to my ward. I'm a recovering addict and mess. I absolutly LOVE my ward. They're so kind and helpful. My bishop left soup at my door last night his wife made. No reason. But what great and awesome people, plus I'm pretty sure in my heart and soul this church is true. I can't help it.
@jackspencer6107
2 жыл бұрын
@@brucehansen7949 You don’t make a very effective argument for your assertions. If I had to choose my neighbor based on your remarks vs those of Dawn Has Broken, I’d choose the latter any day of the week.
@motherlovinsnuffstar
2 жыл бұрын
Ask a Mormon about the mountains meadow massacre, and Brigham Young saying interracial couples should be put to death..
@motherlovinsnuffstar
2 жыл бұрын
@@brucehansen7949 Kind of like Muhammad writing the Quran in a cave with not witnesses, strange..
@JohnH204
2 жыл бұрын
I am not religious but I admire the JW people, they are decent folks, honest and sacrifice so much to spread what they believe in. I can't think of many other faith communities who are as devoted as they are.
@CG99523
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, all kingdom halls have those little rooms. I remember being a kid being in that room. Wasn't allowed to say hello to my grandparents or friends. So sad to see how brainwashed they all are.
@teresagail2168
2 жыл бұрын
So sad for you and your grandparents 🥺. Lost relationships are part of their dogma.
@CG99523
2 жыл бұрын
@Teresa Gail I was a 3rd Gen JW and lost all the people who "cared" for us. Absolutely blessed that my mom stepped away from it all. I was heartbroken and angry for many years but found Jesus in it all. I pray that more can have the courage to step away and find the real truth. My grandfather is an elder of the kingdom hall and to him we all are a lost cause and wants no relationship with us. I pray for them all. Poor people.
@CG99523
2 жыл бұрын
@Nice-oscar I have nothing to lie about. It's what I experienced as a JW. Sad to see you think it's funny. I'll be praying for you.
@spaceranger3728
2 жыл бұрын
Good content. I was in the hospital 3 years ago with a massive GI bleed and a hemoglobin count of around 6. They asked if I had any religious objections to a transfusion and I told them since I failed as a Congregationalist, I sure as blazes wouldn't cut it as a JW. They gave me the transfusion and I lived. Good points on where that hierarchical sort of legalistic structure will lead you.
@barbaraabramovitz9987
2 жыл бұрын
I would be very interested in hearing HOW you ministered to the JW’s. I have family members who are lifelong JWs, 3rd and 4th generation. And I love them dearly. They are the kindest, best people and all of them are very successful as far as financially and taking care of their families and helping others. But I do not discuss religion with them. And of course we do not get to celebrate holidays together which is sad. But I’ve prayed for them for years.
@TWRolls
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. My first step out of paganism, medieval mysticism, and witchcraft was the Jehovah's Witnesses. I studied with them for over a year. I ended up giving up their religion because I wanted to live life with my friends and family instead of them. It was years later when I began going to an evangelical Christian church, and I still had much of that whack JW theology ingrained in my head. The biggest reason God was able to break through is because I was witnessing the Holy Spirit move in peoples lives. People were being healed, transformed, and delivered in so many ways. I never saw anything close to this in the Kingdom Hall, or in any JW's life I knew. Indeed, all I saw with them were people trying really really hard to be really really "good." So, in my dark pit of depression and despair, when the pastor said, "Jesus is God, and Jesus loves you, and because he loves you he doesn't want to leave you stuck where you are, and because he is God he has the power to set you free," even though that went against everything I knew about Jesus from the JWs, I was inclined to give this Jesus with actual power a chance to be who he says he is instead of who they said he was. The JWs are all persuasion and no power, which makes sense since they don't really believe in the Holy Spirit. But as my story goes, as soon I saw the Holy Spirit showing the power of God in peoples lives, I knew in a moment I had to set down everything they taught me so I could grab ahold of the real Jesus. Eight years later and I'm still holding tightly.
@mitchmiller2382
2 жыл бұрын
@Theosogetika. More importantly, He's holding on to YOU eternally tighter. 🙂
@blackeneddove
2 жыл бұрын
Amen! Never let go. ❤️🙏🏽
@suzanneladue5828
2 жыл бұрын
I really felt physically sick at a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's witnesses I felt the same way at the Church of Jesus Christ latter-day saints.. I could not understand why there was so much denial of the Holy Spirit. I truly pray for people to have a different outlook about these places they are dangerous
@mitchmiller2382
2 жыл бұрын
@Suzanne LaDue. You were definitely under demonic attack.
@tonymophuk3566
2 жыл бұрын
Please be careful of all this churches!!!!
@Vincent-qh7zz
2 жыл бұрын
SUZANNE, 100% correct. I felt more comfortable in a biker bar. I will never go in one of those godforsaken places again.
@Lauren-vd4qe
2 жыл бұрын
thats the Holy Spirit warning you...
@kensmechanicalaffair
2 жыл бұрын
There's is something call your soul seat, it'll make you uneasy if you're around a huge negative energy.
@mccity6370
Жыл бұрын
The Jehovah's witnesses seem very nice and friendly until you join them. I found them to be extremely controlling. I'm glad l found Jesus and the Bible. Never again would i get involved with that cult.
@hsaehhtoofamily
2 жыл бұрын
You are my favorite Christian KZitem channel.❤️❤️❤️
@dannyh010
2 жыл бұрын
You used the word "torture". My God did my mind and heart whirl. I have lived through that torture my whole life. My JW grandparents died without speaking to me since my childhood. I have JW aunts, uncles, and cousins who treat me the same way. I'm 47 years old. I became Catholic in 2005 (the ULTIMATE JW sin). Entire lives are lost and destroyed: weddings, funerals, holidays, birthdays, vacations, day to day life... I have no clue what a full family life is like. It is now taking professional medical help to help me recover from the damage. So, yes, it's been torture. But God's truth and Church loves and saves. God bless you for your efforts. I pray the Holy Spirit is upon you. Maybe God, perhaps, wanted our paths to cross.
@jamesr2888
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Roman Catholicism✝
@jlewis8145
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesr2888 What are you trusting in to get you into heaven?
@Shaolin91z
2 жыл бұрын
Christ crucified and raised. Faith in Christ...his righteousness imputed to you because you believe in him and what he did on the cross....and the seal of the holy Spirit...gets u to heaven. Amen.
@EBM1966
2 жыл бұрын
Great job Ms. Melissa!! I also study Isalm, Hinduism, Mornonism, etc to know what they believe so can witness to them. Thank you!
@Paula.4Jesus
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy! I worked for an elderly, bed bound lady who had just suffered a stroke and is a Jehovah witness. I would stay the weekends to help her daughter rest. Every Sunday for 2 hours we sat down and saw the meeting through zoom. I would question everything they said or did because they would speak about Jesus like a second person. It was getting to me and I was starting to get confused. ( like, is God not Jesus or are there two God's) I would pray about my confusion and ask God to lead me to the truth. Today God turned something tragic that happened to me last night into a blessing. He took me out of there by making me call off today( because of a tragic incident I had with my husband, which turned the lady into firing me.) Then bommmm! I come across this video today and understood the assignment! Everything happens for a reason! Jesus is Lord ! And the only way. Thank you lord!
@toddbennett365
2 жыл бұрын
GOD enters into all things according to his purpose and he has a plan my friend
@elizabethramsey4245
2 жыл бұрын
Good video , I was interested In why you went an d what your take away was. As a born again believer Melissa, you could see right thru the weirdness, control and nonsense! BTW, I left the jw faith in 2019 after almost 4 and a half decades , being born into it. I didn't fully realize what I was missing in true Christianity until I was out! Now I'm a rebabtized BA believer and I've never looked back and now I see and understand what true freedom in Christ feels like! AMEN AND HALLELUJAH!
@biblealone9201
2 жыл бұрын
where does it say born again believer in the bible🤦♂️
@gloriahagge3317
2 жыл бұрын
Jesus told Nicodemus, "you must be born again"
@Noemi54321
2 жыл бұрын
Can you/have you done a video on Greek orthodoxy? Very interested in this!
@xnihilo64
2 жыл бұрын
Ah! Yes. The original church. Unchanged since 33AD.
@Noemi54321
2 жыл бұрын
@@xnihilo64 yes I need to do more studying, but would like to see some input!
@xnihilo64
2 жыл бұрын
@@Noemi54321 I'm just beginning to study the Orthodox Church myself. Love what I see, and I'm a 25 year Lutheran. Incredibly beautiful faith. If you want to know what the early Church was really like, go Orthodox.
@graceprda565
2 жыл бұрын
Girl I love your perspective on reaching the lost!! This is awesome and so encouraging as a modern day disciple. Subscribed!! 😊
@johannemilsom7503
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, your journey is an impressive one! As a Christian, I have also visited a Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall. I was curious. I also felt the mind control and doctrine they preached. I totally stand by your right to go into any worship space you choose. Jesus walked among us to teach us how to spread the good news of God. It totally makes sense to me that you gather to yourself any knowledge that would help you to gain wisdom to show people a better way.
@doanieq9831
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your sleuthing experiences at a kingdom hall. Often, one cannot know what they are up against until they KNOW what they are up against!
@AKUMA-KILLER
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a JW and I appreciate what you do and your pursuit for truth.
@MelissaDougherty
2 жыл бұрын
The fact that you're here commenting this particular comment here means a lot. I sure hope you stick around and check out more of my content as well as many others who love you and pray for you often 🙏🏼
@AKUMA-KILLER
2 жыл бұрын
I really like what you and Frank Turek are doing. thank you for all your hard work and prayers! ^^
@AKUMA-KILLER
2 жыл бұрын
It's her right to think so. I also have a background in more than one faith (I was raised in a Jewish house). regarding of salvation I'm in agreement with the true gospel (by God's grace alone), and live my life accordingly. I can't say with a honest heart that she is wrong on everything she says in this video...
@AKUMA-KILLER
2 жыл бұрын
We all have the right to be wrong... it's the consequences that we need to worry about later.
@MelissaDougherty
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome to watch the series I did on the Jehovah's Witness religion. I'm not sure what I had "wrong" in this video because I was simply explaining my personal visit to the Kingdom Hall not an in depth analysis of doctrine or practices. I perhaps wasn't as tidy with explaining certain transitions in the way they conducted things, but I'd especially like to know your thoughts on the series I did. Thanks for your input. I know it's not something your elders or fellow JW's would approve of as I know looking at content that's critical of the Organization is strictly prohibited.
@sboy1955
2 жыл бұрын
My paternal grandmother was a devout JW. When I gave my life to Jesus in 1987 she was not happy at all, this is when I knew something was wrong with that organization. My maternal grandmother, however, was ecstatic (Southern Baptist). I certainly never had the passion you have to delve into the inner workings of a Kingdom Hall, but this was very interesting. Thx for the information.
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