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What does 1 Corinthians 10:13 mean?

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That verse reads: “No temptation has taken you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it.”

In context Paul pointed out that the Israelites fell into temptation and incurred God’s displeasure in the wilderness. He used numerous examples of their unfaithfulness and God’s punishment upon them to stress to Christians that we cannot presume to always have God’s favor.

 

COMMENT: In the first article covering the July 2013 Watchtower, study edition, you pose the question, “Why is it disingenuous to imply that Jesus and the first century disciples did not consider the temple to be a holy place?” I've asked a few people about this, and finally got an answer that really made a lot of sense.

QUESTION: A friend of mine has been talking to me about his faith and church, Jehovah’s Witnesses. I am trying to understand some of the things he is saying. In my research I came across a YouTube video of yours and you seem to have a lot of knowledge. I asked him this question but have not received an answer.

Perhaps you can tell me. When did the name Jehovah come into existence?

 

QUESTION: Long story short, I was DF'd a long time ago, learned the real truth from you, thanks to Jehovah. Decided to return to be there when TSHTF for my brothers. Submitted letter 7 months ago and was told they'd be in touch. After a couple months I became disheartened; either didn't or couldn't make the meetings, so I don't go so much. Still no contact. My only concern is since it wasn't because of my beliefs that I was DF'd, and my conscience isn't really bothering me, should I try harder to return? I have high and low points, but for the most part I continually search for Jehovah and I feel he is blessing my efforts. I was hoping you could give some insight since I'm sure there are many in the same boat. Thanks Robert.

QUESTION: What is your comment on the Society's strong admonition against higher education? I and my wife feel very uncomfortable when this topic is brought into discussion during public talks, WT study or other occasions (conventions, even private talks). It is as if the WTS is permanently pointing fingers at us, as if we were less spiritual than the other less educated. On the other hand, the [...]

QUESTION: Some time ago I wrote to you asking you to give me your understanding in connection with Zechariah, chapter 14. I didn’t get yet any answer from you. Now, I would like to let you know that behind this question there is a point. Jehovah’s Witnesses take this prophecy as a base for their 1914 doctrine. Furthermore, I am wondering how is it possible that 99% of the anointed ones accept this 1914 doctrine? How is it possible for Jehovah to allow his most precious ones to be in such a deep darkness regarding the enthronement of Jesus Christ and a number of many other prophecies that are connected to this 1914 doctrine? 

QUESTION: I'm an active JW, for about 37 years now and ex-elder that has a lengthy story to tell, and now find myself at the crossroads to where I can't even use anything but the Bible in the ministry, with possibly parts of the “Reasoning” book. The meetings are a struggle, now that I'm fully awake concerning the “operation of error” present in the WTBS, and the lingering pagan and occult symbols left over from Freemasonry. And I am sick to my stomach about the 10 year association with the UN. Please, I need help on where to go from here. Intense and fervent prayer have gotten me this far.

QUESTION: You call yourself a “watchman,” and on several occasions have (rightly) rejected the title of “prophet..” Why is it, that (at least as of yet) there have been no prophets raised up in modern times to prophesy against the modern-day Jerusalem (i.e., Bethel). The pattern Jehovah set up in the past was to raise up prophets even up to the point of the collapse of his own nation. For example, even though warnings were laid out by prophets centuries before the destruction of Jerusalem, Jehovah still kept raising up prophets all the way to the point of Jerusalem's collapse, as evidenced by Jeremiah's account of living through the collapse.

Do you believe Jehovah will yet raise up prophets in modern times prior to the watchtower's collapse, and if not, then why is that pattern not to be repeated in modern times?

 

QUESTION: I've noticed on the Internet that many brothers and sisters fall prey to protestant views concerning the resurrection of the remnant of the 144000. Basically, they promote the "rapture" doctrine, which says the last ones of Christ's body are taken
to heaven without having to die first. They base their conclusion on a literal
interpretation of Paul's words "we shall not all fall asleep in death, but we shall all
be changed" (1 Cor 15:51) and the notion of being "caught away" with the Lord.
What is your position on this?