Satan's Unsuccessful Efforts

Weapons used against true worshipers have included bans, mob violence, prisons, and the 'framing of trouble by law.'  (Psalm  94:20) Actually, in some lands, even as Witnesses of Jehovah are studying this article, these true Christians are being "put to the test" regarding their integrity to God. -Revelation 2:10.

For example, one Branch office of Jehovah's Witnesses reported that during just one year, there are 32 cases in which God's  servants were physically attacked while they engaged in the ministry.  In addition, there were 59 incidents of police detention of Witnesses - young and old, male and female - who were preaching publicly.  Some were fingerprinted, photographed, and placed behind bars as criminals.  Others have been threatened with physical harm.  In another land, there are now over 1,100 documented cases of Jehovah's Witnesses being arrested, fined or beaten.  More than 200 of these cases occurred on the day when they gathered to commemorate Jesus' death! Nonetheless, Jehovah's spirit has enabled his people to survive despite overwhelming odds, both in these lands and in other countries.  (Zechariah 4:6)  The heat of enemy wrath will not still the lips of those praising Jehovah.  Yes, we are confident  that no weapon can defeat God's purpose.

Next time: False Tongues Condemned

The Watchtower, 2007