facing truth is difficult when all you know and love (apart from Jehovah) stands to be lost. It's difficult, I'm 19 and want to leave. TRUTH must matter first of course, where do people like me go? what denomination? 
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how to leave The Jehovah's Witness Org
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seangoh
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ok u didn't mention what u'll be losing..i'll assume u'll be losing the friendship that you've had over there ain't it? Leaving any organisation doesn't mean losing friends. You still can maintain contact with them too. And it might be a positive thing in a way as you go to another organisation..you get to know more friends!
Ok, i'll be serious..it really depends on why you leave church. You mentioned you want to follow truth. Knowledge of truth is ever adding to a person as time goes by. No one has ALL the truth that the Bible teaches because we need time to discover for ourselves. So i suppose that implies, if you go to a church and stay for a while, you might find out that the church doesn't follow some truth of the Bible..then it's time to leave and find another one. It's church hopping and it takes sacrifice to follow what's right but the main thing is, you'll want to be in an organisation that allows you to practise what you believe. For the moment, pray about it and see which church to go to first. Also, the other danger you may face is stagnation, where one stops having the desire to find out more truth.
JMHO
Ok, i'll be serious..it really depends on why you leave church. You mentioned you want to follow truth. Knowledge of truth is ever adding to a person as time goes by. No one has ALL the truth that the Bible teaches because we need time to discover for ourselves. So i suppose that implies, if you go to a church and stay for a while, you might find out that the church doesn't follow some truth of the Bible..then it's time to leave and find another one. It's church hopping and it takes sacrifice to follow what's right but the main thing is, you'll want to be in an organisation that allows you to practise what you believe. For the moment, pray about it and see which church to go to first. Also, the other danger you may face is stagnation, where one stops having the desire to find out more truth.
JMHO
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thank you for replying.
when you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses you are in exclusive truth, everyone else is apostate. To leave means disfellowshipping and the ones still 'in the truth' will not associate with you, including family.
I can't stay with false teachings, and like Paul have to follow truth.
To help you understand I have written this.
I will pray, seek Jehovah but feel emotional over this.
when you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses you are in exclusive truth, everyone else is apostate. To leave means disfellowshipping and the ones still 'in the truth' will not associate with you, including family.
I can't stay with false teachings, and like Paul have to follow truth.
To help you understand I have written this.
I will pray, seek Jehovah but feel emotional over this.
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J
JVD
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Yes, you must leave because you are involved in a group that does not teach the truth. And it will be hard. I have known others who have left and it was tough. And you are a youth likely with family in JW so it will be harder. I think the best thing will be to find a TRUTH believing church with people serious about their walk with God. Plug into that church and remain solid in the word of God...the real TRUTH.
Remember that no matter where you go...only God is truth. Many times people try to bend things to their own way of thinking and become unbalanced (this happens outside of JW as well). Be careful that you don't jump into another mess...continue to be as discerning as you are now.
Remember that no matter where you go...only God is truth. Many times people try to bend things to their own way of thinking and become unbalanced (this happens outside of JW as well). Be careful that you don't jump into another mess...continue to be as discerning as you are now.
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Rafael
Only time enough for love
I think God will direct your steps if you maintain a close relationship with Him in prayer and in His Word. Ask to be born again in your prayer to God so that you will be born of the Spirit and be able to receive spiritual things from His Word as you read. Once you are born of God and in His family, the Holy Spirit of truth will guide you in life. God will direct your steps even as you devise your own way.
I know that the Jehovah's witness teachings have a hard time with God being three persons and they limit Him to the powers of man's understandings in this way, and I think this hinders the Spirit of truth's operation when the wisdom of man limits God. So, hook up with all God has for you when you read a regular translation of the Bible and then God Himself will lead you into all truth - even what Assembly of believers to join.
I, myself, am non-denominational, but learned much at the Assemblies of God and then went on to work with a Church for the handicapped people and the poor of a city in the Midwest. Putting action to my profession of love was important to me in finding a Church where the Church gave back to the community and displayed the economy of God in its giving and charity.
God bless your journey, I will pray for you.....
Pro 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
I know that the Jehovah's witness teachings have a hard time with God being three persons and they limit Him to the powers of man's understandings in this way, and I think this hinders the Spirit of truth's operation when the wisdom of man limits God. So, hook up with all God has for you when you read a regular translation of the Bible and then God Himself will lead you into all truth - even what Assembly of believers to join.
I, myself, am non-denominational, but learned much at the Assemblies of God and then went on to work with a Church for the handicapped people and the poor of a city in the Midwest. Putting action to my profession of love was important to me in finding a Church where the Church gave back to the community and displayed the economy of God in its giving and charity.
God bless your journey, I will pray for you.....
Pro 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
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May God be with you as you leave the Jehovah's Witnesses and search out the truth. If you have been a JW your whole life and your family and friends are still Jehovah's Witnesses, then it will take a lot of courage and prayer to walk away from it. Pray that God will give you the strength. I will pray for you as well.
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brettnolan
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Continue to study the Bible on your own. If you don't have one, get a concordance. You already have some questions concerning the JW doctrine, investigate those first. If you don't understand what you are reading, keep coming to CF. There are a LOT of knowledgable people who can help you come to you own understanding of what it means.JW youth said:facing truth is difficult when all you know and love (apart from Jehovah) stands to be lost. It's difficult, I'm 19 and want to leave. TRUTH must matter first of course, where do people like me go? what denomination?
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thank you for the encouragement. I want to say that when I look over the fence from Jehovah's Witness into christendom I see a mountain of differences, who is right? I know The Bible and Jehovah are the absolute truth, and yet its' like a supermarket out there in christendom. Scary ground, if it were secure and just one option that would be easier. Thanks for the encouragement. to all who replied
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koppee1
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Glad to hear you've left. Jehovah's Witnesses are fun, we always used to let them in and debate with them. My cousin was real good at it, that they started avoiding his house as in was causing the newer JW's to doubt hahahaha.
Anyways, you can start with a baptist church or an evangelical church... the point is, a good church would depend on what it is teaching. A good church should teach what the bible says and not add anything not found in it. I suggested the above two as I have been to both (and even to charismatic ones but I found those too...err charismatic) and both denominations only teach what the bible says. Of course not all pastors / churches are the same so it is up to you to discern which ones are following God's word and which church is best for you. It doesn't matter what denomination it is, if you find something wrong in their teachings, find another church. Just remember, not because one church is "bad" the rest are. And there is no such thing as a perfect church.
Anyways, you can start with a baptist church or an evangelical church... the point is, a good church would depend on what it is teaching. A good church should teach what the bible says and not add anything not found in it. I suggested the above two as I have been to both (and even to charismatic ones but I found those too...err charismatic) and both denominations only teach what the bible says. Of course not all pastors / churches are the same so it is up to you to discern which ones are following God's word and which church is best for you. It doesn't matter what denomination it is, if you find something wrong in their teachings, find another church. Just remember, not because one church is "bad" the rest are. And there is no such thing as a perfect church.
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I too, am fairly new to Christianity and found the number of denominations daunting to say the least, so choosing a church has been quite a subject of research for me.
I would suggest you do a bit of historical research ( the internet has lots of info ) starting right at the beginning .
I looked at all the branches of the Christian church starting with the Roman Catholic and then finding out who broke away from that and why.
One thing, don't go thinking that because the Roman Catholic church was the earliest church that it is necessarily the 'right' church today, it may indeed be the right one for you but don't go choosing it just because it was the 'original' one.
What it teaches today is not the same as when it first started which is why the Reformation happened in the first place, just be aware of that.
Look at the doctrines of each denomination and find one that teaches what you believe is the "Truth".
Read the Bible and be sure that the church you choose doesn't differ in it's teaching from what the Bible states.
Lastly, you have taken a huge step by making your courageous decision and you are welcomed with open arms.
Remember though, that the Christian road isn't an easy one but God sees and rewards those who suffer for Him.
I would suggest you do a bit of historical research ( the internet has lots of info ) starting right at the beginning .
I looked at all the branches of the Christian church starting with the Roman Catholic and then finding out who broke away from that and why.
One thing, don't go thinking that because the Roman Catholic church was the earliest church that it is necessarily the 'right' church today, it may indeed be the right one for you but don't go choosing it just because it was the 'original' one.
What it teaches today is not the same as when it first started which is why the Reformation happened in the first place, just be aware of that.
Look at the doctrines of each denomination and find one that teaches what you believe is the "Truth".
Read the Bible and be sure that the church you choose doesn't differ in it's teaching from what the Bible states.
Lastly, you have taken a huge step by making your courageous decision and you are welcomed with open arms.
Remember though, that the Christian road isn't an easy one but God sees and rewards those who suffer for Him.
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sOuLifieD
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First of all, hi
Secondly, as for what denomination you should be a part of. You know what...it completely depends on you. There is freedom. I'd suggest trying out several different types of churches, to see which type you feel the most comfortable in and whose teachings you agree with the most. Research the different denominations online, within Christianity there are many different beliefs on different topics, but you can find out the difference between denominations and their beliefs with a little research.
All that's really important is that it be a bible-teaching, bible-believing church, where YOU feel most comfortable and at home. God doesn't want you to be somewhere where you feel uptight and not welcome, and unfree to worship.
Good luck in your search
Secondly, as for what denomination you should be a part of. You know what...it completely depends on you. There is freedom. I'd suggest trying out several different types of churches, to see which type you feel the most comfortable in and whose teachings you agree with the most. Research the different denominations online, within Christianity there are many different beliefs on different topics, but you can find out the difference between denominations and their beliefs with a little research.
All that's really important is that it be a bible-teaching, bible-believing church, where YOU feel most comfortable and at home. God doesn't want you to be somewhere where you feel uptight and not welcome, and unfree to worship.
Good luck in your search
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