Do not be fooled Jehovah's day is close!

 Man it really gets on my nerves when people think that as Jehovah's witnesses that we are a cult. It makes no sense! Everything we learn comes from Jehovah's word. Foolish statements like "The JWs say such and such". We do say these things from our own opinion; rather, we bear witness to what is said in the Bible. 

So we come to this: Jehovah's day was prophesied to come at its appointed time. This is stated early in the bible. We hear promises told to Abraham that the nations of the world would benefit from his seed, 

Later, thousands of years pass, and the seed comes! It is Jesus! The master worker, the only begotten son of God, arrives. He lovingly gives us more clues about this coming day. He gave us composite signs. These things would have to occur together in such a way that it would be unprecedented! All of the signs must occur at the same time. 

Jesus even gave clues as to how to find his people in that day. They should have love and unity, as such does not exist anywhere on Earth. 

There really is no time for us to dabble in this or that. Preparing a bucket list makes no sense when you listen carefully to what the bible states about our future. People run after many things which bring only temporary happiness, and once that happiness is felt, it leaves a person feeling empty, with a need for something more. 

The signs are here! These are tribulation-filled times! Is it the great tribulation? We will learn this in the future. 

I will say this: this world has become even worse than when I grew up about 30 years ago. My mother made the same statement in the 90s. I can only imagine her surprise when we tell her how things have become even worse!

Many dramas feature graphic violence, sexual scenes so explicit they would have been sued in the 1980's and 1990's.

Drug use has now produced a global problem that makes the 1990s look nice!

Fentanyl is cheap, very powerful, and is globally available. Police officers all over the United States deal with saving overdose patients. 

Year-by-Year Synthetic Opioid Breakdown (2013–2025)

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the dramatic escalation and recent shift in annual death tolls: [1, 2, 3]

• 2013: 3,105 deaths
• 2014: 5,544 deaths
• 2015: 9,580 deaths
• 2016: 19,413 deaths
• 2017: 28,466 deaths
• 2018: 31,335 deaths
• 2019: 36,359 deaths
• 2020: 56,516 deaths
• 2021: 71,238 deaths
• 2022 (Peak): 73,838 deaths
• 2023: 72,776 deaths
• 2024: ~47,700 deaths (provisional)
• 2025: ~48,000 deaths (provisional)

It is as if the USA is at war every year! If you go back from the 1980's to 2026, it is estimated that over 800,000 have died! This affects likely every single American family in some way! 

Heck, COVID did the same thing, with over 1.2 million dying! 

But do not take my word for it; go to JW.org and look at the Bible-based publications. Then see for yourself! Oh, and remember, cults do not share information in the way we do. In fact, Jesus gave this information freely, and it would be a very bad thing to hide it or distort it the way the Churches of this world have. I should mention the church leaders know about these things. They know certain church doctrines like the trinity is false! They know this. They keep teaching falsehoods because who wants to draw close to a God who says he came to Earth in human form and was tempted by satan who stated that the kingdoms of the world were given to him. WHO GAVE THE KINGDOMS TO SATAN? God, who at that time was in human form? It makes no sense and attempts to push people farther from the truth. 

Like a thief in the night means we can not choreograph when Jehovah's day will come. 

We know the signs, and we know that Jehovah will cut short his due date. We know the season but not the hour. We have been in this season for a long time. Each second, minute, hour, day, week, month, and year brings us even closer.

/tata

 

Kids are not stupid...

 While I was teaching in South Korea I started to notice something in and around 2016 through 2018.

Kids seemed to just not care about studies anymore. This was actually a growing trend but I started to really see it increase more and more over 2016 2017 and 2018. They seemed to just not have the hope that I used to see. Instead of "I want to be a doctor or teacher", I heard "I do not know". Or they would use a Korean expression that means "whatever". 

In late 2018 I questioned a group of older students about why they would like to a rock. At that time many said it would be better to just be in a death like state doing nothing, than how things were at that time. 

Later, at the last school I worked at which was very homework centered meaning that class time was dedicated to checking and correcting homework sheets. The latter part of the class was going over the new homework or prepping them for grammar based tests. This means there is no real learning in a tradition ESL or EFL way. Students still rushed through the checking part to actually communicate with me. They told me they hate this situation they are in. Many said they hope to some how get rich and escape the reality that they saw their parents in. 

Later, perhaps the last year I was there they started telling me "what is the point of these worksheets?"

I told them what they already knew about how grammar based test can be prepared for this way. They replied in so many words "Teacher what jobs will we really be able to have?" "What kind of life is there really for us?" I was shocked and I told them they are not wrong. I encouraged them to learn to obey, to listen even if they do not completely understand at first. I said this knowing that Jesus's second coming is drawing close. 

One student I told him there is something coming where having the habit to obey will be very helpful. He was very interested in I was going to say but he had to go and the many distractions found in South Korea prevented us even meeting again. I will try again over discord. 

So kids know that the life mom and dad have will not be the one they will be able to have. Perhaps I will post on this later but the share culture that is growing in South Korea is one evidence of this. 

Kids are not stupid we should not treat them like they are! Jesus said we should be like children!

/tata

Bible Principles are the next step after the law of Jehovah.

 Do not play with matches! 

The law : Do not play with matches. You will get into trouble if it is found out.

Principle: Matches can cause fires which in turn and hurt or kill you and others. In addition the resulting fire could destroy your house and the homes of others. 

There are many examples in the bible of people who broke Jehovah's laws. 

There are many other examples where we learn of the principles behind these laws.

I will give one more from the bible which Jesus taught us. This is in our convention of 2026.

Jesus stated the law of not committing adulatory. 

Then he said if a man looks at a woman in a sexual way he has already acted on it in his heart. The sin has already been committed. 

I think we can agree when we put our mind to something it is easier to physically carry it out. It is the same with sin. If I am looking at a woman in an improper way, she can feel this as well. If she is stumbled by my improper staring or looking it is easy to approach and flirt with her. After some time as we say today "one thing leads to another" and the physical part of the sin has been done. 

With Jesus's teaching on this matter we learn if it is living in our heart the desire...we will act on it!

So with this understanding we get : Do not even let these ideas in our heart. In fact, we should police our thoughts and pray when we feel weak, and even when we feel we are strong. Then act on on that prayer. Read a book, go to work, go preaching, complete your daily spiritual routine, play a mobile game, meet up with your friends and enjoy time together, exercise, read your bible, watch a drama on jw.org, read a book, watch a YouTube video, listen to music and many more options come to mind. If you are married spend time with your mate doing the above as well as enjoying each other. 

Jesus is the greatest teacher second only to Jehovah from whom he learned all he knows. The bible mentions that in the future people will being taught by Jehovah. Perhaps Jesus as our King will be doing this or directing this education. 

The law is only the beginning the end is in putting into practice the principles which can be found in the bible.

/tata

So many read the bible...when will we truly get the sense of things?

 One the internet there are so many opinions about what certain scriptures mean. It really divides people. When Jesus said he brought a sword to divide people, indeed it has. Jesus said happy are those who are not stumbled by me. 

Many stopped following Jesus when they could not get the sense of what he was saying. This is sad. This happens today. Major religions actually know bible truths. They actually show the fulfillment of the prophecy in Daniel about the understanding increasing. 

Let me explain myself a bit here. Yogita and the boys went to pioneer school last year. This is a training program for full time preachers. At times they talk about how they found the truth. Trust me there is the truth, or the way which is described in the bible. 

Anyways in one of the classes a lady talked about how her mother left a major religion. She was a nun or a pastor I do not remember exactly. However, she was reaching higher positions in the church of that religion. She was invited to an exclusive meeting where they were told certain bible truths that are being told to the common people are in fact true. Yet those leading this meeting told those in attendance (the lady's mother) NOT TO TELL members of their congregation about these "truths". I forgot the reason that was given. But Jesus told us here on Earth to tell others the good news of the kingdom. He did not say to withhold some things and keep them as secrets. The lady promptly left that religion shocked and very disappointed. This led her to becoming one of Jehovah's witnesses. 

This story shook me to my very core. It means like the Pharisees and the religious leaders living when Jesus first came also knew who Jesus was. It is why they feared him and wanted to kill him. 

The true religion is here on Earth, and they are taking the lead in preaching the good news of the kingdom that is coming shortly. They do not lie about what they know to be true and what they do not know about. They do not withhold this information. Go to jw.org and look at the videos and watch the broadcast videos from 2023 to 2025. You will see they admit there are things we do not know about while there are things that we do know about. 

If you want to really see go to jw.org. Examine the site thoroughly then make your choice. Some scary things will be happening very soon. Those who examine this website will be in a good place to seek aid and more understanding (free bible courses are offered). Along with loads of advice all of it is based on the bible. I encourage people to read these things in their personal bible first. I will say better to learn these things now like who was Jesus praying to while he was on earth. Or what is Gods name? Why do we have suffering on Earth if God exists? Can religions bring about world peace? And many more questions. These problems and questions will be solved soon. Sooner for us living today as we are living in the time of the end Matthews chapter 24.

/Tata

Everyone is so happy on Social Media

 When I was in South Korea many people opened up to me about their lives. I will not mention names here, but if they read this they will know who they are.

One person who had multiple streams of income would state every Monday morning "I could not sleep well last night". This person would be considered vert successful. Married with properties yet deep down even that person realized it does not buy real security. 

Another person ran a ran a business for many years. For that person it was health related for them to realize this "life" of making big money does not make one happy.

Yet when we look on social media you see people bragging about this or that. They show the latest and the greatest in tech, fashion or the latest automobile. 

When, you are able to see things clearly in South Korea people drink a lot for a reason. People hang out at coffee shops  are cafes for long periods of time for a reason. 

Happy homes are missing. Complete families were mom and dad are at home working together, that doesn't exist anymore. 

Mom and Dad are often pursuing careers that leave children at home alone for long stretches. Kids when leaving home end up in a one room working at some job is isolation and depression. 

If you look at Youtube there has been a recent rise in these people talking about their lives. This isn't new it is just more visible now. 

South Koreans have nice smartphones, good looking cars, and nice fashion. The reality? That car is considered junk due to it being 5 years old. The smart phone is 3 years old. The fashion was bought on carrot market at a fraction of a price it was new. YET it looks nice. All around us things are not what they seem. This world does not have an answer. Satan is angry because he knows that many of the world are fooled by. He can see his approaching sentence of 1000 coming close. When that day comes it is better to not be "living for this world".

/tata

Who was Jesus praying too???

 Today, on the internet there is a sweeping wave of people worshiping Jesus as God almighty. 

It doesn't make sense! When Jesus was on earth who was he worshipping? Who was he praying to? 

Jesus even said that he does the will of HIS FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN, Satan is very clever by inserting this lie into peoples hearts. People have a love of Jesus as do I because of him with Jehovah providing us a way to life. Saving us from our sinful state. 

Jehovah is God almighty. Jesus is his first creation. He is the master worker. He is the word. Jesus has many titles. But, like he said when he was on Earth many have ears but do not hear, along with eyes but they do not see.

A God who said "No man may look upon me and live". Yet he came to earth?!? Then God who has no beginning and now end SUDDENLY DIES ON A STAKE?!?!?!? Then RAISES HIMSELF?????!?!?!

People humble yourselves these are clever lies about a loving King / High priest meant to mislead. 

When Jesus returns the keys of the Kingdom to his FATHER. Satan will be released and use these same methods to mislead people for one more time. I can imagine forces gathering on Earth claiming to support the only true king and in short they serve Satan and are then done away with. 

/tata

Back together again!

 Around this time last year, I had a strong urge to leave South Korea. I could have worked at another school very easily. But I felt like something was closing in on me. It was nice last year. Work was stable at the second job and getting better. My main job was a struggle for me but I was helped out a lot by the staff there. So just moving to another job would seem to be an easy solution. 

Fast forward to this year, and that feeling is gone. Now, we are working in South India and the boys along with Oskar are together with us. This feels just right. Lucknow, was running well but issues with respect and other families not consistently following bible principles created strain for us. We did our level best showing them a different way. I still made mistakes. They could see how I handled them now compared to the past. 

They saw Yogita make mistakes and she too handled them differently than she would have back in 2012 and 2013. They saw this. I told them it is a result of following bible principles. I hope they listened. When Yogita and I left they had the boys to see as an example. Once again, I hope they listened. 

Now, the boys have been in the service with the friends here. George is going to ask for coconuts from the friends. I will ask too. Jeyo is settling in well. 

So in short we are on mission. 

/tata