Can you honestly say that the majority of Christendom’s churches are obedient to Jesus’ teachings in this issue....what did he say?
Matthew 5:43-48.....
“You heard that it was said: ‘You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 However, I say to you: Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may prove yourselves sons of your Father who is in the heavens, since he makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good and makes it rain on both the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 For if you love those loving you, what reward do you have? Are not also the tax collectors doing the same thing? 47 And if you greet your brothers only, what extraordinary thing are you doing? Are not also the people of the nations doing the same thing? 48 You must accordingly be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
If a “Christian” is a patriot, who puts their politics before their “Christianity”, then they will be convinced that God is on their side...that they are the good guys....this is “just war”....right? Who told them that? Certainly not Jesus, who taught us to be “no part of the world”. Is there wriggle room in this?
Did he say you can kill your enemies if your church tells you that it’s OK with God to do that? Is that how you love them...with bombs and guns?
When Jesus told his apostles to buy swords when the time came for him to be arrested, he rebuked Peter for using one....why?
It was to demonstrate that, even though they had the means, that they would not resort violence even under provocation. He gave no permission to use violence even to defend him from a wrongful arrest. As the son of God, he had legions of angels at his disposal. (Matthew 26:52-53)
In this one issue alone, Christendom disqualifies itself from being obedient to the Christ. They show that in their view, God’s laws must bow to man’s laws....in this, and in other important areas such as acceptance of the trinity, as well as the adoption of other false religious beliefs and festivals, he will judge them as “lawless” ones. (Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18) There can be no justification for disobedience. And once you have that clearly explained, there is then no excuse to claim ignorance either.
Choices...it’s all about our choices.
We are all free to believe as we wish....but truthfully, a large number of JW’s have seen the Bible’s clear teachings, and left “Babylon the great” in obedience to God’s command at Revelation 18:4-5. That meant ditching all of Christendom’s false teachings. If you understand the reason why it is called “Babylon the great” you will see the connection and take action.....but only God can open our eyes....do you believe this?