We believe that if people are open to change, and they examine all the evidence, they will find us to be “the truth”.
And this is why you will be spiritually stuck. You think you have it right. Your ego blocks the Light of God from illuminating the world with Grace. Such thinking is the opposite of humility and will block growth.
The JW's are not The Truth. God is. That you think you are, proves to us you don't know the Truth, but rather only a facsimile of God as a projection of the ego. "I thank God, I'm not a sinner like this man over here", proves the truth of it's source right there as the ego. "If they truly are seeking God, they will join our church," is the same thing.
The reality is, if they are truly seeking God, they will find whatever religious supports that will help that grow in them. It may be in your church, or it may be in another, or a different religion altogether. Your group is not the Door. The Spirit of God is. If your group does not open people to that, then it's a false religion. It is invalid. If it does, then who is to complain? But the litmus test for validity is as Jesus taught, "By their fruits you shall know them".
What I was meaning is that they ask God for something in line with his will, and follow through, and he will support you. If you don’t do anything, he has nothing to bless.
Yes, if you ask God for something from a heart of sincerity, he will answer you. No matter what your religious beliefs are, including yours.
Thank you very much for telling me what it is like for someone who is actually part of the church.
You being part of that church does not mean everything your believe is correct. Your understanding of what a mantra is, is clearly wrong. I'm hoping I have been able to correct that for you, and now you will no longer repeat this error, as knowing better and still repeating that becomes a lie, bearing false witness. Spreading lies, is not Christian.
We prefer to use the bible as it Is direct communication with God rather than focus on ourselves,
How in the word is the Bible a "direct communication with God"? You have to
read it and
interpret it with your mind. That's not direct at all. It's mediated through filters of your mind, which vary from person to person, culture to culture, language to language. None of that is direct.
However, mystical experience is direct, which you chose to dismiss out of fear as "psychotic", or some such silliness.
but it is your religion, your choice.
What does that mean?
I will reply to the rest, but bare with me please as I do not know when I will next have Internet connection.
Fair enough. But do take the time to sincerely consider what I am sharing. I am writing these replies with the belief that you are sincere. Listening, considering, and being able reflect back an understanding of what I am saying to me, will let me know where you are coming from in this as well.