My treasure: The bank accounts of the congregation
The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses said:
- Jehovah's Witnesses preach free, that's not enough, we want more.
- Jehovah's Witnesses literature pay twice, once when the witness takes the literature in the classroom and other once when a mundane gives a voluntary contribution, it is not enough, we want more.
- Jehovah's Witnesses to pay for a place of worship and then tell them to put the ownership of the property on our behalf (for the Watch Tower), that is not enough, we want more.
- Jehovah's Witnesses to pay for places of worship of other local congregations (rapid construction program Living congregations with limited resources) and then requires them to benefit the congregation to return the loan at a 6% interest , and finally tell them to put the ownership of the property on our behalf, nor is it sufficient we want more.
- Jehovah's Witnesses pay all expenses of our executive supervisors (Circuit and District): Upper-middle series car, comfortable housing, clothing and footwear luxury of a monthly retirement pension fund, that is not enough, we want more.
- Jehovah's Witnesses pay the land and the construction of assembly halls; is not enough, we want more.
- Jehovah's Witnesses pay all costs of massive meetings (assemblies of circuit and district) and if possible even succulent raise surplus, that is not enough, we want more.
- Jehovah's Witnesses pay the land and the construction of the national offices (branches) is not enough, we want more.
- Jehovah's Witnesses pay endless increases in the national headquarters, that's not enough, we want more.
supracitado and paying all still ask another extra effort, that monthly deviate a lot of money from their paychecks and deposited in at least two boxes: one box labeled contributions "to the work of the Kingdom" and another labeled "For the maintenance of the place of worship (Kingdom Hall).
And I say:
But they say this?! But if you have already paid nearly all the "Kingdom" that want a contributions box labeled "For the work of the Kingdom?
A detail: the boxes of contributions is displayed a sign that gives this: THERE ARE NO COLLECTIONS ! Can not make collections, tell us? Are you sure? Go! For whoever would say something completely different.
And I say:
But they say this?! But if you have already paid nearly all the "Kingdom" that want a contributions box labeled "For the work of the Kingdom?
A detail: the boxes of contributions is displayed a sign that gives this: THERE ARE NO COLLECTIONS ! Can not make collections, tell us? Are you sure? Go! For whoever would say something completely different.
Frankly, I thought I had seen everything in terms of 'milking the sheep' ... Error, Morfeo friend! On March 1, 2008 the Watch Tower has given a further twist to their collection system, and a circular USA congregations can be read as follows:
Dear brothers, by this we are happy to inform commissioning operation of a new system for transferring funds to the branch. [...] This system replaced from April 1, 2008 Watchtower System Electronic Funds Transfer (WEFTS, for its acronym in English). [...] We encourage all congregations to seriously consider the advantages of leaving funds on deposit in the account with the branch. [...] After hearing all the funds, the branch can get more interest each congregation for their own account, and you get more interest for the benefit of the worldwide work.In short, this is what you want the Watch Tower, and that you explain it to them as they have very clear what they want from their sheep (figuratively):
- First, the surplus money from voluntary contributions Witness what we have ourselves instead of you to have it in bank accounts worldly
- second, the interest on deposits stood us us
- third, the whole amount of your bank accounts you want to invest in financial or in acquiring shares or bonds of other companies (what we offer plus interest);
- room, all the benefits of these investments also we want. Of course, all this money will go to the World Building of the Kingdom. And please do not do weird questions such as: What work have to finance world's Witnesses if you pay in advance all costs and movable and immovable property and to all new projects, make new collections? ... Answer: A mystery, divine mystery, of course! that only the anointed can understand, and
- fifth, whether in the near future schisms arise, something quite possible judging by the doctrinal lurches we are taking in recent decades, the emerging power of these sects would be minuscule " Why? Why not have control over the venues, not about literature, and now with this new procedure could not even touch the surplus funds that they had saved the local congregations. Obviously, most of those who hold positions (superintendents, district, circuit overseers, elders and ministerial servants) would stay with us because we control the real estate, and is it true they say that the ambitious always remain very close the powerful.
What procedures 'Watchtowerianos' come in the future? Perhaps, Jehovah's Witnesses domiciled their payrolls in current accounts of a bank owned by the Watch Tower? Calla Morfeo and do not give ideas!
Ay! The teats of the udder of the sheep are already infected and skinned wiggle so much, poor little lambs!
As a climax, and in summary-and censorship-serve these biblical texts:
Ay! The teats of the udder of the sheep are already infected and skinned wiggle so much, poor little lambs!
As a climax, and in summary-and censorship-serve these biblical texts:
- should therefore the bishop must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, warm, worldly affections mortified, hospitality, apt to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not filthy lucre, but moderate, non-litigious, outside of greed , (1 Timothy 3:2-3 SSE)
- By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words on which the condemnation and long time is not idle, and their destruction does not slumber. (2 Peter 2:3 SSE)
- sell things that they own and give gifts of mercy. Make yourselves purses which do not wear out, treasure in heaven that never fails, where no thief approaches nor moth consumes. For where you treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Luke 12:33-34 NWT)
Two magazines as "Food"
Jehovah's Witnesses say that Jesus said: Poor
we ever! Better make disciples!
and labeled 'Christian apostates' missionaries
of other religions to help the poor materially
Jehovah's Witnesses say that Jesus said: Poor
we ever! Better make disciples!
and labeled 'Christian apostates' missionaries
of other religions to help the poor materially
MORFEO, MADRID, 21 MARCH 2008
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1972, October 1, pg. 601, Generosity begets generosity
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All this expansion has required considerable expenditure of funds.
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1976, September, page 7,
The box of questions,
Is it appropriate to have several boxes of contribution to the Kingdom Hall, each designated a different purpose?
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1983, December, page 4,
A new program to build Kingdom Halls.
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Fund of the Society for Kingdom Halls.
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expansion program for more Kingdom Halls.
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meetings that encourage the love and fine works,
Boxes contributions
financial support through voluntary contributions.
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1987, December 1, Page 30,
Is sacrifice their contribution?,
How to contribute some to the work of the kingdom.
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1988, December, page 4,
manifest faith through good works,
Congregations can help.
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1989, page 29,
Questions that have interested,
What financial contributions are expected from those attending meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses?
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1989, December, page 3,
us keep in step with rising theocratic
is still much to do.
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1990, May, page 5,
Attend the District Assembly 1990 "Pure Language"
Literature and Food Service.
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1990, December 1, page 24, his work thrives
How Lord
How local congregations receive contributions to cover its expenses?
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1991 December 1, page 28,
How can we pay to the Lord?
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1991, May, page 5 and 6,
Prepare now to attend the District Assembly 1991 "Lovers of Liberty",
"For all the place of assembly will be boxes for contributions "
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1991, June, page 3,
Advertisements
contribution boxes in the Kingdom Hall should be clearly marked. By contributing, be sure to deposit the money in the appropriate boxes (World Society Building Fund, Society for Kingdom Halls, or in the box to the needs of the congregation). The elderly may find it helpful to make announcements In this regard, as required. It is not correct to use the money deposited in these boxes for other purposes. It is the responsibility of each state how wants you to use your donation by placing it in the case of contributions due.
- Our Kingdom Ministry, English Edition,
1992, November, page 1,
Do we value our literature?
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19 92 December 1, page 27,
We are not peddlers of the Word of God,
do contribute some to the work of preaching the kingdom.
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1993, Chapter 21, page 340,
How is it funded the work?
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1993, December 1, page 29,
The giver of "every good gift"
Ways to contribute: "... surplus is sent. the branch .. Watch Tower. " Magazine
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1994, December 1, page 19,
I contribute some to the work of preaching the Kingdom.
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1995, December 1, Page 30,
"Where does the money?"
do contribute some to the work of preaching the Kingdom.
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1996, August 1, page 22,
With eyes and heart fixed on the prize, Since 1945
serve together [ ...] In Bowling Green arranged a meeting room [...] To pay the rent of the premises, we put boxes of contributions, and every week they covered their expenses.
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1996, November 1, page 31,
Why give to the Lord? ***
How are some contributions to the worldwide work.
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1997, November 1, page 28,
"Honor the Lord with your valuable things": ways of doing it. Ways
some voluntarily give contributions to the worldwide work.
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1998, November 1, page 26,
"God loves a cheerful giver "Ways
some give contributions to the worldwide work.
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1999, November 1, page 22,
When abundant generosity,
methods of contribution to the worldwide work.
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2000, November 1, page 31,
The wealth of generosity brings joy,
Ways to make contributions to the worldwide work.
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2000, page 30,'s Frequently Asked Questions
interested persons
What financial contributions are expected from those attending meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses?
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2001, November 1, page 28,
"The blessing of the Lord ... that's what enriches "Ways to Give
contributions to the worldwide work.
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2002, May 15, page 10,
The dramatic increase in calls for rapid expansion
It appreciates the generous support.
- The Watchtower Journal, English edition,
2002, November 1, page 28,
Support for true worship: past and present,
Ways we can make contributions to the work world.
- The Watchtower Journal, English edition,
2003, November 1, page 28,
cultivate a generous spirit ,
Ways we can make contributions to the worldwide work.
- Our Kingdom Ministry , English edition,
2003, November, page 3,
Advertisements
checks that are deposited in the boxes as gifts for contributions at the Kingdom Hall for the work world and the Kingdom Halls Fund should be made payable to "Jehovah's Witnesses." Which are delivered to the district assemblies and sent to the branch can be made payable to "Watch Tower." The business address of the branch is Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, c / o Office of the Secretary and Treasurer, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483.
- Our Kingdom Ministry, Editing English,
2003, December, page 7,
Advertisements
We remind the brothers responsible for the accounts of the congregation that the donations are deposited in the boxes to the worldwide work and Kingdom Halls Fund should be sent monthly the branch and should not be used to pay the mortgage at the Kingdom Hall or to cover any other expenses of the congregation.
- Our Kingdom Ministry, English Edition,
2004, May, page 3,
Advertisements
Donations by check to be deposited in the boxes of contributions from the Kingdom Hall for the work Global Fund and the Kingdom Halls should be made payable to "Jehovah's Witnesses." Donations by check to be made in the district assemblies or sent to the branch should be made payable to "Watch Tower." The official address of the branch is Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, c / o Office of the Secretary and Treasurer, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483.
- The Watchtower Journal, English edition,
2004, November 1, page 22,
Have you experienced the happiness it produces give?,
Ways that can make contributions to the worldwide work.
- Our Kingdom Ministry, English Edition,
2004, November, page 3,
Classifieds
Checks are deposited as donation boxes at the Kingdom Hall contributions to the work World and Kingdom Halls Fund should be made payable to "Jehovah's Witnesses." Which are delivered to the district assemblies and sent to the branch can be made payable to "Watch Tower." The official address of the branch is Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, c / o Office of the Secretary and Treasurer, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483.
- Our Kingdom Ministry, English Edition,
2005, May, page 7,
Classifieds:
checks that are deposited in the boxes as gifts for contributions at the Kingdom Hall for the work world the Kingdom Hall Fund should be made payable to "Jehovah's Witnesses." Which are delivered to the district assemblies and sent to the branch can be made payable to "Watch Tower." The official address of the branch is Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, c / o Office of the Secretary and Treasurer, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483. Magazine
- The Watchtower, English edition,
2005, May 15, pages 6-7,
A World Without Poverty
- The Watchtower Magazine, English edition,
2005, November 1, p. 26-28,
Contributions rejoice the heart of God,
Ways that can make contributions to the worldwide work.
- Our Kingdom Ministry, English Edition,
2005, November, page 3,
Classifieds:
Checks as donations are deposited in the boxes of contributions from the Kingdom Hall for the work world and the Kingdom Halls Fund be made payable to "Jehovah's Witnesses." Those who are placed in boxes for contributions of district assemblies and sent to the branch must be made payable to "Watch Tower." Checks should be sent to: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, c / o Office of the Secretary and Treasurer, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483.
- The Watchtower Journal, English edition,
2006, November 1, page 20,
build unity for praise God,
Ways we can make contributions to the worldwide work.
- The Watchtower Journal, English edition,
2007, November 1, page 20,
"The silver is mine and the gold is mine"
Ways that we can contributions to the worldwide work.