Chapter Ten/Abhorring the "Deep Things of Satan"

Conclusion of "That Woman Jezebel"

Happily, most congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses today are awake to this danger.  Elders are watchful  of trends toward untheocratic attitudes and wrongdoing.  They try to help both males and females who are in danger's way so that these may build spirituality and be readjusted before it is too late.  (Galatians 5:16; 6:1) Lovingly and firmly, these Christian overseers restrain any female effort to form cliques for promoting moves similar to women's liberation. Moreover, timely counsel is periodically given in the Watchtower Societies publications. 

However, where there has been gross immorality, and especially where this becomes a practice, unrepentant sinners must  be disfellowshipped.  We recall Jehu's zeal in getting rid of all traces of Jezebel's influence in Israel. Likewise , the John class today take firm action, setting an example for their "Jehonadab" companions and showing themselves to be far different from Christendom's permissive ministers. -2 Kings 9:22, 30-37; 10:12-17.
As Jehovah's Messenger and Judge, the Son of God acts rightly in identifying the modern Jezebel and throwing her into a sickbed, for her spiritual sickness is indeed a chronic one.  (Malachi 3:1, 5)  Those who have succumbed to this wrongful female influence will also suffer great tribulation-the sorrow of being disfellowshipped , cut off from the Christian congregation as though dead. Unless these repent, turn around, and are accepted back into the congregation, they also face physical death by  "deadly plague "-at the latest, in the great tribulation.  Meanwhile, restoration is possible if they fully repent of their wrong deeds. -Matthew 24:21, 22; 2 Corinthians 7:10.  

"All the congregations" must come to know that Jesus searches "the kidneys," the deepest emotions, and the 'heart,'the inner most person, including the underlying motives.  To this end, he uses trusted stars, or elders, in handling certain problems, such as any Jezebel influence that appears.  (Revelation 1:20)  After these elders have fully examined a matter of this kind and judgment  has been rendered, it is not for individuals to probe into the whys   and wherefores of the action taken. All should humbly accept the elder's disposal of matters and continue to  be supportive of these congregation stars. Loyalty to Jehovah  and his organizational arrangements will be rewarded (Psalm  37:27-29; Hebrews 13:7, 17)  For you own part, may your share be a blessing when Jesus gives to each one individually according to his deeds. -See also Galatians 5:19-24; 6:7-9. 

Next time: Chapter Ten/Abhorring the "Deep Things of Satan" - "Hold Fast What You Have"

From the book of Revelation