Monthly Archives: September 2019

Bibliography of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Bibliography of Jehovah’s Witnesses

This is a bibliography of works on the Jehovah’s Witnesses.[1][2][3]
CONTENTS
General 
Critiques and Personal Accounts
Persecution in Nazi Germany
See Also
References

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Publications

Jehovah’s Witnesses publications

The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society produces a significant amount of printed and electronic literature, primarily for use by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Their best known publications are the magazines, The Watchtowerand Awake!
The Watchtower was first published by Charles Taze Russell, founder of the Bible Student movement, in 1879,[1] followed by the inception of the Watch Tower Society in 1881.[2] Supporters adopted the name Jehovah’s witnesses in 1931.[3] Particularly since 2001, when referring to other Watch Tower Society publications their literature has typically stated that it is “published by Jehovah’s Witnesses”,[4] though the edition noticeidentifies the publisher as the Watch Tower Society.[5]
Along with books and brochures, other media are also produced, including CDsMP3s and DVDs, and Internet downloads and video streaming. New publications are usually released at Jehovah’s Witnesses’ annual conventions.

Contents

Literature for Preaching 
Literature for Members 
Notable Publications 
    Aid to Bible Understanding 
    Life–How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or By Creation? 
    The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life
References 
External Links

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Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Monday, September 30

Monday, September 30

He does not slander with his tongue.​—Ps. 15:3.
When a Christian believes that he is the victim of injustice, he should be careful not to engage in harmful gossip. Of course, it is entirely proper to seek assistance from the elders and to inform them if a member of the congregation is guilty of a serious wrong. (Lev. 5:1) However, in many cases that do not involve serious wrongdoing, it may be possible to resolve a difference without involving anyone else, not even the elders. (Matt. 5:23, 24; 18:15) May we loyally handle such matters in line with Bible principles. In some cases, we may come to realize that we were not the victim of an injustice after all. How grateful we would be that we did not make a situation worse by slandering a fellow Christian! Remember, whether we are right or wrong, engaging in hurtful speech will never improve a situation. Loyalty to Jehovah and to our brothers will protect us from making such a mistake. w17.04 21 ¶14

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Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Monday, September 30

Monday, September 30

He does not slander with his tongue.​—Ps. 15:3.
When a Christian believes that he is the victim of injustice, he should be careful not to engage in harmful gossip. Of course, it is entirely proper to seek assistance from the elders and to inform them if a member of the congregation is guilty of a serious wrong. (Lev. 5:1) However, in many cases that do not involve serious wrongdoing, it may be possible to resolve a difference without involving anyone else, not even the elders. (Matt. 5:23, 24; 18:15) May we loyally handle such matters in line with Bible principles. In some cases, we may come to realize that we were not the victim of an injustice after all. How grateful we would be that we did not make a situation worse by slandering a fellow Christian! Remember, whether we are right or wrong, engaging in hurtful speech will never improve a situation. Loyalty to Jehovah and to our brothers will protect us from making such a mistake. w17.04 21 ¶14

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Sunday, September 29

Sunday, September 29

Whenever you make a vow to God, do not delay to pay it, for he finds no pleasure in the stupid ones. What you vow, pay.​—Eccl. 5:4.
The Mosaic Law stated: “If a man makes a vow to Jehovah or swears an oath to impose on himself a vow . . . , he must not violate his word. He should do everything he vowed he would do.” (Num. 30:2) Later, Solomon was inspired to write the words of today’s text. Jesus confirmed the seriousness of making vows when he stated: “It was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not swear without performing, but you must pay your vows to Jehovah.’” (Matt. 5:33) It is clear, then, that it is a very serious matter to make promises to God. The way we treat our vows affects our relationship with Jehovah. David wrote: “Who may ascend to the mountain of Jehovah, and who may stand up in his holy place? Anyone . . . who has not sworn a false oath by My [Jehovah’s] life, nor taken an oath deceitfully.”​—Ps. 24:3, 4; ftn. w17.04 4 ¶3-4

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Saturday, September 28

Saturday, September 28

Because of the people’s volunteering, praise Jehovah!​—Judg. 5:2.
Each of us does well to ask himself: ‘Do I have the faith and courage to use whatever is at my disposal to carry out the clear command of Jehovah? If I am contemplating a major move to another city or country for perceived economic advantages, do I give prayerful consideration to the effect this would have on my family and on the congregation?’ Jehovah dignifies us by allowing us to share in supporting his sovereignty. Since the Devil first enticed humans to support his rival sovereignty, your siding with Jehovah’s rulership sends Satan a message that is loud and clear. The faith and integrity that motivate your volunteer spirit are pleasing to Jehovah. (Prov. 23:15, 16) He uses your display of support to make a reply to the taunts of Satan. (Prov. 27:11) Thus, by your loyal obedience, you are, in effect, giving Jehovah something that he considers precious, and he finds profound joy in this. w17.04 32 ¶15-16

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Friday, September 27

Friday, September 27

Use speech that is easily understood.​—1 Cor. 14:9.
When “foreign residents” live far from other Witnesses who speak their language, they need to associate with a local-language congregation. (Ps. 146:9) But if there is a congregation nearby that uses your mother tongue, the question arises: Which language congregation is best for your family? After careful thought and prayer and consultation with his mate and children, a family head must decide. (1 Cor. 11:3) Parents must evaluate their children’s needs realistically. Of course​—regardless of language—​to gain a firm grasp of the truth, a child needs much more than just a few hours of spiritual education each week at meetings. But consider this: At meetings conducted in the language they understand best, children may absorb instruction simply by being present, perhaps learning more than their parents realize. That may not be the case when children do not fully understand the language.​—1 Cor. 14:11w17.05 10 ¶10-11

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Thursday, September 26

Thursday, September 26

Pay attention to yourselves that your hearts never become weighed down with overeating and heavy drinking and anxieties of life.​—Luke 21:34.
Jesus was keenly aware of the pressures associated with the anxieties of this system of things. In his illustration of the sower, Jesus said that some would accept “the word of the Kingdom” and make initial progress but that “the anxiety of this system of things and the deceptive power of riches” would “choke the word.” (Matt. 13:19-22;Mark 4:19) Indeed, if we are not careful, the everyday concerns of life could entice our heart and cause us to slow down spiritually. We prove the depth of our love for Christ by putting the work he has given us to do in first place. How can we make sure that we continue to do so? From time to time, we need to ask ourselves, ‘Where does my true affection lie? Does most of my joy come from engaging in mundane activities or in spiritual activities?’ w17.05 23 ¶3-4