Leaving The Watchtower.
When I discovered the truth about the Watchtower's false teachings I was embarrassed to be associated with the organization. I stopped going to meetings, door to door, reading Watchtower magazines, etc. I literally disassociated myself from all Jehovah's Witnesses because I could no longer pretend to be a believer. I'm not good at being a hypocrite. However even though I left the organization I was officially still a Jehovah's Witness for several months before being disfellowshipped.
This made things a bit easier for me I think because by the time I was formally disfellowshipped, I already had a support network of friends outside of the organization.
Judicial Committee Meetings.
I was in no rush to be disfellowshipped. In fact I was kind of indifferent. Part of me didn't want to get disfellowshipped because I knew it would be uncomfortable running into Jehovah's Witnesses who wouldn't say 'hi' to me. But the other part of me knew I was no longer a Jehovah's Witness anyway and I had no intentions of ever going back. Once you know the truth, you can't go back. So I didn't really care either way if I got disfellowshipped or not.
So what did I do? I played with the judicial committee of Jehovah's Witnesses for a few months because it was a fun thing to do. The entire concept of a 'judicial committee' to judge people on behalf of God seemed crazy to me and I wanted to study how the Watchtower teaches elders to do their job. I was amazed at how unqualified the elders were to judge my guilt or innocence. It became obvious that God was not helping the elders decide if they should disfellowship me or not. This was added confirmation that I was on the right track.
I enjoyed observing the elders fumble around trying to figure out what to do with me. It was intriguing to watch a process that Jehovah's Witnesses are never exposed to unless they decide to leave.
Judicial meetings never frightened me, because I wanted to be free from the Watchtower organization as much as I wanted to breathe. I enjoyed playing the game. I was an 'outsider', but I played the part of being a good little Jehovah's Witness to see what the elders would do. I dragged out the disfellowshipping process as long as possible.
For me judicial meetings were fun, entertaining, and educational, although after a few of them it was getting very old. I didn't feel they had a right to pry into my personal affairs. After all if God is on their side like they claim, they would obviously know what he knows. The truth is that they don't. The elders do their job based on organizational guidelines. God doesn't tell them who needs to be disfellowshipped. In fact God would never endorse and recommend the practice of disfellowshipping. Why not? See disfellowshipping
What It's Like To Be Disfellowshipped.
Deep down I think I really wanted to be officially disfellowshipped. Because the moment I was told 'you are disfellowshipped ...', a sense of peace and closure came over me. I felt God's love, perhaps for the first time in my life. Now it was just me and God. I didn't have to answer to the Watchtower Society any more. I was done!
I could finally have a personal relationship with God and worship him according to my conscience. I believe that by being officially disfellowshipped, a channel or path opened up for God to speak with me directly and it felt wonderful! My loyalties were no longer split between serving God and serving the Watchtower's Governing Body. There was no longer a conflict. God was now my only authority. Matthew 28:18
Today I've spent more time out of the organization than I spent as a Jehovah's Witness. Without being disfellowshipped, my relationship with God, would never be as strong as it is now. I feel God's presence and love for me in every moment. I give thanks that he opened my eyes.
Freedom, happiness, and love. This is my life now. It is my prayer for you as well.
What Jehovah's Witnesses Don't Know.
JW's think they have a direct relationship with God but they don't. They worship God 'through' the organization. This means the Governing Body tells them what they must do, say, and think. There are many rules and these are written down in the secret manual for Elders only.
Women and meek, humble JW's are not allowed to read the secret book for Elders, because they don't want you to know how much control they have over your life. The organization doesn't want you to know what will happen to you if you disobey the Elders. They want you to believe you can put God first. They want you to believe you are in control of your life and that you are free to follow your own conscience. They want you to believe the organization doesn't force you to do anything.
What is the truth? Why can't you read the secret book for Elders, - even if you want to? Theocratic Warfare is thought to be a code word for hiding information from enemies. Certainly, if you're a Witness, you're not the enemy.
Why do they withhold important information from Jehovah's Witnesses?
God Is Hoping You'll Get Disfellowshipped!
If you read your Bible, pray to God, and he tells you something that conflicts with what the Elders say, you must put the rules of man first and God second if you want to continue being a Jehovah's Witness. Do you think God is happy with such an arrangement? Of course he is NOT happy one bit!
If you're a JW, you know that Jehovah is a jealous God. He doesn't what you to bow down to any idol or human authority.
If you get disfellowshipped, you will be leaving the organization to put God first.
Do NOT be submissive to 'those taking the lead'. We cannot serve two masters. Be submissive only to God. He will bless you for your faithfulness.
Getting disfellowshipped is a good thing. It's hard to leave the organization, - and being forced out makes it easier. Without Watchtower rules and regulations you can reclaim your direct relationship with Jehovah. Now you can listen only to God. Rely on him to guide you, - not a small group of men who have no divine inspiration.
Let God be your only authority. Take back your power
God loves you unconditionally. He wants you back. He wants to bless you. Get disfellowshipped and say 'good-bye' to the rules of man. Move to where the happiness is greater. Get disfellowshipped, so you can put God first.
Disfellowshipping and Leaving The Watchtower.
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