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After years and years of speculating whether the people of Sodom and Gomorrah will be resurrected, the WT is still debating with itself over this issue. How embarrassing.I, Jehovah, am searching the heart . . . to give to each one according to his ways.—Jer. 17:10.
In Jonah’s day, the Ninevites had an opportunity to repent. Further, remember what Jesus said about the “resurrection of judgment.” It will include “those who practiced vile things.” (John 5:29) So it seems that there may be some hope for the people of Sodom and Gomorrah too. It is possible that at least some of those people will be resurrected, and we may have the opportunity to teach them about Jehovah and Jesus Christ. Jehovah has always been the one “searching the heart, examining the innermost thoughts.” When it comes to the future resurrection, he will, as always, “give to each one according to his ways.” Jehovah will be firm when necessary but merciful whenever possible. So we should not assume that a person has no hope of a resurrection unless we know that to be the case! w24.05 5-6 ¶15-16
They seem not to realize that God examines the hearts of people who are living, not dead people. And it is especially so with people who claim to reverence God. This is made clear in Jesus' letters to the seven symbolic congregations that will be on hand when Christ returns. Regarding those in Thyatira who were putting up with Jezebel, Christ said: "Look! I am about to throw her into a sickbed, and those committing adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of her deeds. And I will kill her children with deadly plague, so that all the congregations will know that I am the one who searches the innermost thoughts and hearts, and I will give to you individually according to your deeds." (2:22-23)
JWs cannot imagine Jesus putting individuals to death within the congregation, so this will be an eye-opener for the survivors.
The Grand Climax Phallacy
Tuesday, November 7Oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.—Jas. 4:7.As we near the end of this system of things, Satan wants us to relax our guard, to “be kind” to ourselves by carving out a niche in this
