YORWW Congregation Manuscript #1010: Godly Marriage

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DO YOU HAVE A GODLY MARRIAGE IN HARMONY WITH GOD'S DIVINE LAW?

Date Law Enacted: October 19, 2003

YORWW Congregation Manuscript #1010

New Marriage & Divorce Law Under Scapegoat Covenant Considered

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Among so many problems that have plagued Jehovah's Witnesses over the many years, one of them has been the problem of finding an appropriate, suitable marriage mate. This has always been an acute problem for Jehovah's Witnesses themselves, since there has been such a small amount of God's Name People that have been collected over the years upon the earth, to serve God. The reason for this nation of Jehovah's Witnesses being so small is actually, not God's fault, but actually the leaders of this nation's fault. This means, the "sheep" have always been here on earth, but the Watchtower Society failed as leaders and teachers of God's Word, teaching such falsehoods as the 1914 lie, the falsehood of the "anointed" being among God's Name People today, and the Watchtower Society being the Faithful and Discreet Slave of our times. In addition to this wickedness on the Watchtower Society part, then too, we know the Watchtower Society has also FAILED to keep the congregations clean before God, so that Jehovah could bless the organization with SERIOUS GROWTH. However, at the advent of Jehovah's Great Day, Jehovah God will solve this problem, once and for all. The article below purposes to show exactly how Jehovah God will solve such a problem among His Own Name People.
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Jeremiah 31:38-40 speaks of the future growth of "New Jerusalem",

"Look! There are days coming, is the utterance of Jehovah and the city will certainly be built to Jehovah from the Tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. And the line for measurement will yet actually go forth straight ahead to the hill of Gareb, and it will certainly go around to Goah. And all the low plain of the carcasses and of the fatty ashes, and all the terraces as far as the torrent valley of Kidron, clear to the corner of the Horse Gate toward the sunrising, will be something holy to Jehovah. It will not be uprooted, neither will it be torn down anymore to time indefinite."

Yes, as mentioned Jerusalem will become a Giant City, with its city boundaries, being greatly expanded, extended outwards to encompass a vast land area...it becomes a Great City in itself. Actually, Jehovah's Witnesses now, to the world, is a very INSIGNIFICANT Group of people. They are quite small with only 6 million members, for the length of time they have been in existence. Actually, the Mormon religion have exceeded the growth of Jehovah's Witnesses, greatly, with more than 10 Million members, in recent years. But Jehovah does NOT intent for our nation of worshippers to stay "insignificant" so far as the peoples of the world is concerned. No, He does not. Jeremiah 30:19 says,

"And from them there will certainly go forth thanksgiving, and the sound of those who are laughing. And I will multiply them, and they will not become few; and I WILL MAKE THEM HEAVY IN NUMBER, AND I THEY WILL NOT BECOME INSIGNIFICANT."

So we can see, as mentioned above, God's People, will one day become "heavy in number," so much so that the world will begin to notice this. Yes, even though it starts out as a "tiny mustard seed," but eventually and miraculously, it becomes a Giant "Plant" or Cedar Tree. Just as Ezekiel 17:24 says,

"And all the trees of the field will have to know that I myself, Jehovah have abased the high tree, have put on high the low tree, have dried up the still-moist tree and have made the dry tree blossom. I myself, Jehovah have spoken and have done it."

Yes, as mentioned above, the "all the trees of the field will have to know," that Jehovah God has indeed, done this great thing. They will know then, that Jehovah God has caused this great growth for his people. And everyone, all religions of the world, as pictured by these "trees of the field," will take note of what Jehovah God has done.

But as mentioned one of the things that will have to be established among Jehovah's People, will be spiritual cleanness. Spiritual "Cleanness" for Spiritual Growth itself. Yes, the Modern Day Servant, as the Anointed "Seed" among them, will provide the nation with the needed leadership and guidance for real spiritual growth. (Genesis 22:18; Psalms 89:20) He will completely refine the nation itself, to reflect his "image" or likeness. Malachi 3:2-4 speaks of him and his role to fully "cleanse" the nation itself, by saying,

"But who will be putting up with the day of his coming, and who will be the one standing when he appears? For he will be like the fire of a refiner and like the lye [soap] of a laundrymen. And he must sit as a refiner and cleanser of silver and must cleanse the sons of Levi; and he must clarify them like gold and like silver, and they will certainly become to Jehovah people presenting a gift offering in righteousness. And the gift offering of Judah and of Jerusalem will actually be gratifying to Jehovah, as in the days of long ago and as in the years of antiquity."

Actually, we see above that it mentions when the "Messenger of the Covenant" comes, then "who will be the one standing when he appears," ... meaning, who will have gained a clean "standing" or an approved "standing" with God, when he arrives for the national "refinement" process. Or, who will be able to "stand" with God's approval, before he comes. And it mentions, "who will be putting up with the day of his coming," meaning, it will not be an easy thing to "put up" with some of the things that he will teach at that time. It will understandably be quite difficult for many of the "Male Child" to humble themselves and submit to the teachings of the Modern Day "Servant" during their DAY OF CLEANSING before God. But the bible does indicate that the "Male Child" will in fact submit, to this great national "cleansing" and "refining" process, so that their "gift offering" will be greatly gratifying to Jehovah, finally.

One of the more difficult areas of concern to the Modern Day "Servant" of our time, will be the Marital Status of all Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide. With that thought in mind, a New "Law" will be enacted to help Jehovah's Witnesses to keep on the "narrow" path, so far as marriages and divorces will be concerned. (Matthew 7:13, 14) This will be a new experience for them, as it will serve to "cleanse" them as a people, and "clarify" them as a nation before Jehovah God. It will help them get the mind of Jehovah on this matter, once and for all. This way, the nation will be washed up, like with "lye" soap itself. So that afterwards, their "gift" offerings to Jehovah will be greatly "gratifying" to Him, finally. -- Malachi 3:2-4

THE "RESTORATION OF ALL THINGS" FORETOLD BY JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF

On the subject of marriage and divorce, below Jesus Christ mentions something that has been overlooked by the nation of Jehovah's Witnesses themselves...a requirement that needs to be enacted so that the nation can be "clarified" before God, and completely "cleansed" as a people for God's Name, a people "delivered from every sort of lawlessness and cleansed for" fine works. -- Titus 2:14

Luke 18:29, 30 shows this vital point:

"He said to them: Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God who will not in any way get many times more in this period of time, and in the coming system of things everlasting life."

Similarly, at Matthew 19:28, 29 we recall Jesus said,

"Jesus said to them: Truly I say to you, in the re-creation, when the Son of man sits down upon his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also yourselves sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone that has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive many times more and will inherit everlasting. life."

Then too at Mark 10:29, 30 Jesus is recorded to have said,

"Jesus said: Truly I say to you men, no one has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the good news who will not get a hundredfold now in this period of time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, with persecutions, and in the coming system of things everlasting life."

Above, we note Matthew 19:26-30, Mark 10:27-30, and Luke 18:27-30 are all bible accounts relating the same incident, where Jesus makes his point above. However, we note in Luke's account of this incident, he specifically mentions one who has "left his wife" as being one who would find a replacement for this "wife" [or husband] specifically "in this period of time", the "period of time" called the "re-creation" or "palingenesis" or "rebirth" of the nation of Israel. It would be during this time that the individual would leave all things behind, during the time of spiritual "restoration of all things," under the leadership of "Elijah" while Jesus and his apostles are IN HEAVEN, "judging the twelve tribes of Israel" on earth. -- See Matthew 17:10, 11; Matthew 19:28

Indeed, Acts 3:19-21 speaks of this great day of spiritual "restoration," this way:

"Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the person of Jehovah and that he may send forth the Christ appointed for you, Jesus whom HEAVEN, INDEED, MUST HOLD WITHIN ITSELF until the times of RESTORATION OF ALL THINGS of which God spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets of old time."

Yes, did you notice the verse says, "heaven, must hold" Jesus "within itself," yes until spiritual "restoration of all things" is complete? Did you notice this?

And this is during the time that the Special Prophet of God is present, upon earth, carrying out his Special Ministry to "restore all things," as promised by Jesus to occur at the hands of the coming of "Elijah," or the "prophet" who is very much like Moses. Acts 3:22, 23 continues this thought by saying,

"In fact, Moses said, Jehovah God will raise up for you from among your brothers a prophet LIKE ME. You must listen to him according to all the things he speaks to you. Indeed, any soul that does not listen to that Prophet will be completely destroyed from among the people."

Yes, this "Prophet" who is most like Moses spoken of above, would be the same one foretold to come we know as the one called "Elijah," again the one that Jesus said would also "restore all things." However, in this instance, he is simply referred to as the "Prophet" who is most like Moses. Yes, he becomes the one who comes with a "covenant," like Moses. And since he is shown to be the Last Prophet that God will send to Israel, then God's Name People, must pay STRICT HEED to everything, yes everything he says, as Jehovah is not going to send another prophet to the nation of Israel, after this time. Therefore, anyone who does NOT strictly listen to the voice of this Last Prophet that God sends, will be as the verse says, "completely destroyed from among the people," in Gehenna or the Lake of fire, everlastingly. Think about it. -- Please compare Isaiah 49:8; Malachi 4:5, 6; Matthew 17:10, 11; Acts 3:22, 23.

Therefore, this spiritual "restoration of all things" under the leadership of the foretold coming of the "Prophet" most like Moses, then must first be fully accomplished during the period we call the "re-creation" itself of Matthew 19:28. And all of this occurs before, before the "coming system of things" or the 1,000 year reign of peace occurs, where the servant of God finally gains "everlasting life," as Jesus said. Think about it.

But we may be wondering, what did he mean by saying this?

Well, actually Jesus meant that BEFORE the millenial reign of peace on earth, during the "re-creation" or "rebirth," or "palingenesis" restoration period, when Jesus and his apostles were sitting upon thrones IN HEAVEN, yes in heaven, actually "judging the 12 tribes of Israel," during that particular period of time, many of God's Name People, would LEAVE BEHIND, fathers, mothers, children, and yes, even "wives" or husbands, and would in turn "INHERIT" many times more, other fathers, other mothers, other children, and OTHER WIVES OR HUSBANDS too. Oh yes, this is exactly what Jesus meant by those words. -- See Luke 22:30.

As you recall, Matthew 19:16-30 uniquely includes the information about Jesus being in heaven, with the apostles, "sitting upon thrones," while they are "judging" the 12 Tribes of Israel, who were experiencing a "palingenesis" or spiritual "rebirth" on earth. And all of this would be going on "during that period of time," before the "coming system of things" was to occur, when the awarding of "everlasting life" was to be given out to the servant of God. -- Matthew 19:28

All of this means then, that before God's new system of things gets started, before the 1,000 year reign of peace gets started, a "New Law" of God, is to come into being. And included in that New "Law", will be special stipulations concerning marriage and divorce that will be enacted. That is why the special provision is mentioned in Luke's account about a man "leaving his wife" and receiving another one, during "this period of time," as Jesus mentioned. Although this seems quite shocking in itself...Let's review what Jesus actually said here.

JESUS FORETOLD THE COMING OF A NEW LAW ON MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE!

Luke 18:29, 30 shows us one very vital point that bears heavily, yes, mightily on this discussion:

"He said to them: Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house OR WIFE or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God who will not in any way get many times more in this period of time, and in the coming system of things everlasting life."

Jesus specifically points out above, that servants of Jehovah will have to leave behind many things -- even possibly a marriage mate such as a "wife" or "husband," yes, before they can properly "enter the kingdom of God." Did you notice this? Yes, they actually do this, as Jesus said, "for the sake of the Kingdom of God." Indeed, we remember Jesus once said of the sacrifices that one must make to finally enter into the Kingdom of God by saying:

Luke 14:26 says this also,

"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother AND WIFE and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own soul, he cannot be my disciple."

In the above verse, Jesus shows that all servants of God, would at one vital, crucial time, have to demonstrate that all family ties are to be considered of lesser importance to them, than their personal tie-in or relationship with Jehovah God. In fact, they would have to, in many instances, even "disown" themselves personally, in many ways, to enter the Kingdom of God itself. In fact, they may have to "pluck out" something as dear to them, as an "eye" or "cut off" something as dear to them, as a "hand" or a "foot." They will do this, to enter into, as Jesus said, the "Kingdom of God." They do this, so that they "do not stumble" over this dear thing, like a precious "eye," "hand," or "foot." For as Jesus said,

"And if ever your hand makes you stumble, cut it off; it is finer for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go off into Gehenna into the fire that cannot be put out. And if your foot makes you stumble, cut it off; it is finer for you to enter into life lame than with two feet to be pitched into Gehenna. And if your eye makes you stumble, throw it away; it is finer for you to enter one-eyed into the kingdom of God than with two eyes to be pitched into Gehenna, where their maggot does not die and the fire is not put out." -- Mark 9:43-48

So Jesus' point here was that something that could be very dear to us, could potentially "stumble" us and cause us to lose out on life all together. We would be destined for "Gehenna," or the "lake of fire," if we allowed ourselves to be "stumbled" by something as dear to us as an "eye," or "hand," or "foot."

Actually, family members themselves, our family, our children, even our marital mate, could be viewed as dear to us, as an "eye," or a "hand" or a "foot". These individuals have become over the years, very, very dear to us. But, what if our marriage mate, who was at the time NOT one of Jehovah's Witnesses, decided that he did NOT want to serve Jehovah God, and had demonstrated this over a period of years during your marriage to them, what then? In such an instance, if they refused, over the years that you were married to them, to heed Jehovah God's direction to willingly serve and dedicate their lives to Him, and you stand poised to finally enter into the "kingdom of God" on earth, yes, ... what would you do? How would you react to such a situation?

Well, needless to say, this would not be an easy decision for many from among Jehovah's Witnesses, to make during such a critical time, as regards what should they do. Obviously, such a situation, could lead to marital problems, especially if we perceive that Jehovah God, expects a reaction from us, if our marriage mates have personally decided to NOT serve Him and dedicate their lives to Him over the years that you have been married to them. This becomes a big problem, since they have utterly refused this unique offer from God Almighty Himself, to serve Him as a dedicated worshipper of His. Yes, Jehovah God would expect something from us, would he not?

Well, believe it or not, such a situation is going to face us all as Jehovah's Witnesses, and with that unique situation, will come a NEW "LAW" for all of God's Name People, then, which will be enacted to protect "New Jerusalem", God's earthly government, all from the insidious influences of Satan the Devil, and his crafty acts to dissolve the effectiveness of God's Kingdom, as newly established upon earth, with the birth of the "Male Child" and the fast approach of the 200 Million For God's Name. -- Revelation 9:13-21

Therefore, with this thought in mind, then we can see how this New Law Covenant we call the "Scapegoat Law," or "Law of the Servant" would take on a special meaning, a distinctive meaning, where it would be distinguished as having features that would be very distinctive and very different for times that we are living in. And one such area would be marriage and divorce. The "Law of Moses" would take on a distinctive meaning for its time. The "Law of Christ," would do the same, and the "Law of the Servant" would also do the same thing, the "Scapegoat Law" itself.

"He will not grow dim nor be crushed until he sets justice in the earth itself; and for HIS LAW the islands themselves will keep waiting." -- Isaiah 42:4

"His Law," mentioned above, actually represents the "Law of the Servant," or the "Scapegoat Law," that will be in effect, when the Kingdom of God is born on earth, joined with the 200 million.

But why would Jehovah God authorize such a thing? A new provision on marriage and divorce?

This is because of His original promise in the Garden of Eden, found at Genesis 3:15 which shows the following:

"I will put enmity between your seed and her seed."

Yes, Jehovah promised that there was to be great "enmity" between the "seed of Satan," and the "Seed of Eve," or the "Seed of Abraham". And who today, is primarily that "seed"? Well, it would be the Modern Day Servant himself, but also it would include in a secondary sense, the "Male Child" too. These individuals would constitute the "Kingdom of God" before the whole earth....the "Seed of Abraham." Yes, they become, a special people, a special property for Jehovah God...a nation of "Kings and Priests". -- Exodus 19:5 ,6; Malachi 3:17

So then, all these individuals, all Jehovah's Witnesses, the entire nation will rightfully be viewed by Jehovah God as "Priests". A Priestly Nation, a "Kingdom of Priests" themselves. (Rev. 5:9, 10) And as you recall, there were special "laws" and provisions that Jehovah God has prescribed for his "Priestly" Family. And one of those Laws has to do with, WHOM THEY ARE MARRIED TO. For example we can examine Ezekiel 44:22 for some of those specific law regulations that governed "Priests" and who they were to marry.

And so, special considerations will have to be given toward this matter, and Jehovah's witnesses themselves, and their marriages when the Male Child is born, and even before. Yes, at that time, a "New Law" will have to be given out, as respects marriages and divorces, and what will be scripturally acceptable. And this would be scripturally apropos, fully to be expected since we know at that time, the Christian Law or the "Law of Christ," will have been fulfilled by the Modern Day "Servant." That "Law Covenant" will have been "fulfilled," just as Jesus "fulfilled" the Mosaic Law of his time. -- Galatians 6:2

So then, the Christian Law, or "Law of Christ", then will be gone...it will be considered over, in God's eyes, and would have fully served its purpose to actually produce the Anointed Seed for the Nation of Israel, as purposed by God Almighty Himself. Just as the Mosaic Law produced for God, the "Anointed Seed" who was uniquely qualified to fulfill the terms of the Law of Moses perfectly, and became its "capstone". Therefore, in the same way, the Modern Day "Servant" then acts as a "capstone," or "topstone" in that he is the Final Stone in the spiritual building that Christ founded. Just as Christ himself was the "Capstone", "Topstone" or the Final Stone, of the Mosaic Law, where he "fulfilled" it, and as Moses himself Founded it, or was the foundation stone of the Mosaic Law itself. -- Isaiah 28:16; Zechariah 4:7

However, we must remember, that indeed that "Christian Law" itself, was quite appropriate for the times that we lived in. Yes, for the past 2,000 years. But with the advent of the "Male Child" Kingdom Government Arrangement established UPON EARTH, in fulfillment of Matthew 6:10, then will come the great need for an acute division to be made between God's Name People (the Kingdom of God, "New Jerusalem") and those who are ON SATAN'S SIDE as the "Seed of the Devil", at that time. Actually Revelation 22:15, actually shows that "New Jerusalem" will exist, while the filthy "dogs, and those who practice spiritism, and the fornicators and the murderers," will all be KEPT OUTSIDE of those "walls" of New Jerusalem. But even so, New Jerusalem will exist, ALL THE WHILE, these Satanic Forces are ever present, seeking to find a way to enter into the Earthly Kingdom of God, which will be there right before their very eyes. Yes, the magnificent Mountain of Decoration, will be there right before all eyes, as "New Jerusalem", God's Glorified Temple Arrangement of the book of Revelation. But, all of the unsavory characters of Satan's "Seed", will be locked out of those "gates" of God's Visible Kingdom Arrangement, which exists upon earth for all to see. -- Daniel 11:45; Revelation 22:15

As far as the question of Marriage and Divorce is concerned, God has purposed for us to have New "Laws" that will govern such a Divine Institution, as we adjust to the differing times we live in. At this time, the "Law of Christ," then appropriately, will cease to exist at that time wherein God's Name People will now be expected to conform to a New Law structure, one that suits God's Eternal Kingdom for the earth, much better with His Kingdom being established upon earth.

What this means, is that, when the "Male Child" are upon the world scene, a great "cleansing" process must begin. A "cleansing" process that will prove to be very similar to what happened the Israelite nation as revealed within the contents of Ezra 9:1 thru Ezra 10:4. These verses show us the "holy seed" of Israel had been "corrupted" during Ezra's day, due to unholy marriage alliances that had taken place, where Israelites had become married to nonworshippers of Jehovah...an overt act of unfaithfulness in God's eyes. Yes, a "great guiltiness" on the nation of Israel's part. Needless to say, this proved to be, no doubt, something that was very displeasing to Jehovah Himself. Therefore, before this Great "Unfaithfulness" on the nation's part could be atoned for, all such unholy alliances, all such unholy marriages understandably, had to be dissolved, to fully restore Jehovah's favor, blessings and goodwill to the nation again.

Similarly, in our day, a powerful act of "restoration" or "regeneration" must be enacted again in behalf of the "Male Child" Kingdom Government, so that the "gift offering" of the Spiritual Nation could be again considered acceptable, yes "gratifying" to Jehovah God in our modern day and times. -- Ezra 9:2, 7; Nehemiah 1:7; Malachi 3:3, 4

A SPECIAL "CLEANSING" PROCESS FOR THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED "MALE CHILD" NATION

When the "Male Child" is formed, as a "land" formed "in one day," one thing will become quite apparent -- many will stand before the Modern Day "Servant," alone as servants of God, minus their respective marriage mates. (Isaiah 66:8) Also, it will also become apparent that many of those mates are actually, nonworshippers of Jehovah God. In addition, there will be others who stand alone, who at that time, will be married to active Jehovah's Witnesses or nonactive or even ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. No matter what the case, these individuals will not want to be a part of the "Male Child" Government, which follows the heed and direction of the Modern Day "Servant" of God's Choosing. These will be the ones who will NOT accept the "E-Scapegoat Covenant" Arrangement from God, as a "means to saving" themselves from God's Fierce Wrath to come upon all would continually disobey Him. -- See Jeremiah 23:19, 20; Luke 21:22, 23; Acts 28:28.

In addition, these Jehovah's Witnesses who will continue to carry on their lives all as before, will not see themselves in a dangerous position, in that they are now viewed by Jehovah as being under a "curse," for being a part of a nation that has violated its national Covenant Arrangement with Him...the one mediated by Jesus Christ himself. These ones will not want to see the Modern Day "Servant" of our times, as a "guilt offering" given them by Jehovah God Himself, to make "atonement" for their "sins" in violating God's Covenant. -- Galatians 3:10; Isaiah 53:10; Daniel 11:30

In all such cases, these "marriages" will have to be dissolved ... immediately. This is done to maintain "sanctity" and cleanliness in the marital arrangement before God. It will be at that time, just as Jesus said,

"For everyone must be salted with fire." -- Mark 9:49

Yes, "everyone" at that time, will be "salted with fire," the fire of test, to prove ourselves, and the level of faith that we truly possess, toward serving Jehovah and to become fully pleasing to Him at that time. No doubt with the result of so many divorces and the breakup of so many families, this will be a "fiery" test, quickly imposed upon all those who wish to please Jehovah God, at this time. It will be just as Peter said,

"in order that the tested quality of your faith, of much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being proved by fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus." -- 1 Peter 1:7

Of course we know, if anyone who formerly was not a baptized Jehovah's Witness before, at this time voluntarily wants to accept the "E-Scapegoat" Arrangement and voluntarily wants to become a vital part of our cause at this time, and wants to become a "dedicated" brother or sister under this arrangement, why this would fine. Such a one, would no doubt, have made such a decision because they had been baptized "in the word" of truth, prior to making such a decision. In all such cases, where the non Jehovah's Witness marriage mate voluntarily chooses to serve Jehovah God, at this time, then they will be granted "Israelite" status instantly, just as bible examples of Ruth and Rahab, women of the nations, who voluntarily became "Israelites" by way of changing their religions and accepting the Jewish way of life. -- Ruth 1:16

In this way, these former "alien residents" now become Honorary "Israelite" citizens, and as such, appropriately are now allowed to stay within the ranks of the spiritual "Israelite" Nation of our time. And as honorary spiritual "Israelites" of our times, they are now viewed as part of God's Name people, and are thus permitted to become a part of the magnificent "Chariot" Arrangement, the "Male Child" Kingdom of God Government as it exists at that time. These "alien residents" as bible prophecy indicates, will be granted full "Israelite" status instantly, and will be permitted a glorious place of worship right alongside the "Male Child" Kingdom Government Heirs, to whom they are married to. -- Ezekiel 47:22, 23

However, if for any reason these former "alien residents" become dissatisfied in some way with the YORWW, or if they decide to voluntarily leave the YORWW Arrangement, or if they are perhaps dismissed from the YORWW by the Modern Day "Servant" himself or some authority figure designated by the "Chieftain" for any reason, then it will be the same as in the case of any other Jehovah's witness who has wickedly left the YORWW, meaning their marriages to the faithful Israelite member of the YORWW will thus be immediately terminated in the eyes of the YORWW Congregation upon the wicked mate's release from the congregation, thereby making the "innocent" mate in the YORWW Kingdom Arrangement, free to remarry if they so desire. This will become the "Law" of the Modern Day "Servant" or "Chieftain" of the Temple Arrangement as regards this situation. -- Isaiah 42:4; Ezekiel 44:3

Understandably, we expect all such occurrences to be quite rare in the YORWW Kingdom Arrangement, even though bible prophecy does explain, the distinct possibility does exist for such like things to happen upon occasion. -- Please see Isaiah 65:20.

Likewise, for such cases where the marriage mate does not respond to the Special Invite, the Special Kingdom Message, the "Report" that is given out to the "Male Child" at that time...then all such marriages to these individuals will be discontinued, dissolved, promptly and without delay. Think about it. -- Revelation 22:17

Indeed, at that time, we will come to understand this vital fact about our failed marriages as Jehovah's witnesses:

... the primary reason our marriage failed is NOT because of anything on our parts, but solely due to the infidelity of our wicked mates who flatly refused God's invitation, yes God's invitation to become a part of this glorious "heavenly" arrangement and spiritual feast which will ultimately feed all mankind. No, these "wicked" mates simply did not "possess the faith," necessary to become a vibrant part of such a wonderful arrangement. And as we all know, it is indeed, "impossible to please" Jehovah fully, without this vital quality of faith. Indeed, all mankind earthwide, that wish to survive Armageddon, and on into God's New System of things to gain "life" in the Paradise of God, will have to possess this quintessential, all-important quality. -- 2 Thessalonians 3:2; Luke 18:8; Hebrews 11:6; Revelation 22:17

Therefore, these unfaithful marriage mates, who do not wish to accept God's Escapegoat Arrangement at that time, and become a part of the YORWW, thus will have made their FINAL "Stand with Satan," and will have to be viewed as "wicked" ones who refuse to "learn righteousness," yes individuals who are truly of the "Seed of Satan," the "enemy" of the Abrahamic "Seed," namely the "Chieftain" of the Temple of God. -- See Isaiah 26:10; Genesis 3:15; Matthew 22:8.

Again as mentioned above, in all such cases, the marriage between this person and the faithful prospective YORWW member, the faithful Jehovah's Witness wife or husband, will be dissolved, with the faithful mate taking the lead in causing the divorce action of this mate from themselves, BEFORE, before actually joining the YORWW Arrangement.

Yes, in all such cases, scriptural divorces based upon the New Scapegoat Law, then will be granted to the innocent member of the marriage that does want to truly serve Jehovah! Yes, in this way, all who wish to serve Jehovah in a clean environment, away from those who display true "enmity" toward Jehovah's Anointed "Seed" and God's Kingdom Arrangement expressed thru the "Male Child" at that time, will be able to do so without having the burden of being married to one who simply hates truth and Jehovah God and those who wish to honor His Great Name.

In short, we should not expect any marriage to survive such a devastating situation, as having one party who is a member of the "Male Child" or Kingdom Government member as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and the other partner continually showing himself to be an outright opposer to God's Established Kingdom Arrangement, after Jehovah's "Great Day" has started. And that Great Day, indeed does start for these unbelieving mates of members of the "Male Child", with the foretold "birth" of the Male Child Kingdom Government itself. No doubt after such a great "cleansing" of the nation of faithful Jehovah's Witnesses, as the tribes of "Judah" and "Levi," then, a great, great miracle will occur. But "...what will this great miracle be," you may ask.
Well, let's notice the following information on the coming of a Grand Miracle of God's doing.

A GREAT, GREAT MIRACLE ON ALMIGHTY GOD'S PART TO ENLARGE THE NATION OF ISRAEL -- Isaiah 55:13

Yes, the miracles of miracles is coming. Yes, it is the great, overwhelming miracle as described at Joel 2:1, 2 which says:

"Blow a horn in Zion, O men, and shout a war cry in my holy mountain. Let all the inhabitants of the land get agitated; for the day of Jehovah is coming, for it is near! It is a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick gloom, like light of dawn spread out upon the mountains. There is a people numerous and mighty; one like it has not been made to exist from the indefinite past, and after it there will be none again to the years of generation after generation."

After the Great "Cleansing" of the Male Child, then the wonderous miracle of all times, will go down in history...the phenomenal gathering of the 200 Million Gentiles for God's Name. Just as the prophet Joel says above, this will be a gathering unlike any before its time. No, nothing like this Grand Gathering of some 200 million "Gentiles For God's Name," has ever been made to exist, or done before. (Acts 15:14, 17) No, this miracle will be one for all ages to take note of, with its lasting-effects to last "to the years of generation after generation." -- Joel 2:1, 2

Actually, Isaiah 55:13 also speaks of this Grand Miracle by saying,

"Instead of the thicket of thorns the juniper tree will come up. Instead of the stinging nettle the myrtle tree will come up. And it must become for Jehovah something famous, a sign to time indefinite that will not be cut off." -- Isaiah 55:13

Yes, this Grand Miracle of gathering some 200 Million people for God's Name, yes will indeed become a "famous sign" for Jehovah Himself, that will last to "time indefinite," and "will not be cut off" .... ever. Think about it.

One of the most amazing things about such a great gathering of the 200 Million will be the great speed in which it is accomplished by Almighty God Himself. This will insure, that Jehovah God, gets all of the credit for such an amazing ingathering for Himself. (Isaiah 42:8) Also the choice selection too, the particular individuals that He chooses, will serve as notice to all, that Jehovah God "knows the heart of all men," and can accurately pick "sheep" like individuals flawless, without ever making a single mistake at any time in his selection process of these 200 Million Gentiles for His Name too. In other words, it will be a Perfect Selection in itself for God. No mistakes will be made at all. Isaiah 5:26, 27 says of each and every selection of the 200 Million Gentiles for God's Name,

"And he has raised up a signal to a great nation far away, and he has whistled to it at the extremity of the earth; and, look! in haste it will swiftly come in. There is no one tired nor is anyone stumbling among them. No one is drowsy and no one sleeps. And the belt around their loins will certainly not be opened, nor the laces of their sandals be torn in two because their arrows are sharpened and all their bows are bent. The very hoofs of their horses will have to be accounted as flint itself, and their wheels as a storm wind." -- See Isaiah 60:22.

Therefore, this great miracle that is described above, will prove to be the visible "blessing" that Jehovah God places upon this newly established nation of Israel, as mentioned at Numbers 6:27. There will be no question, but that Jehovah is indeed, blessing this newly formed "Male Child" Government Arrangement at this time. Therefore, after we have come to fully understand the magnitude of the gathering of the 200 Million Gentiles For God's Name, and its resulting effect upon all of the earth, then we can better see the fact that all people on the earth, will at that time, be faced with recognizing Jehovah God, as the Supreme One of the Universe. Yes, Jehovah will have made His Great and Lofty Presence, known among mankind, finally!

THE SCRIPTURAL PRECEDENT CONSIDERED FOR MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE UNDER THE NEW E-SCAPEGOAT LAW COVENANT

In finding biblical precedent for such a powerful and moving Judicial Decision, Jehovah has provided ample examples of faithful men of old and the examples of those who tried to keep the nation of Israel free from "foreign wives" infiltrating the pure worship of God's People. These men knew that "marriages" to nonworshipers of Jehovah, did always cause problems for the nation itself. These men always sought to keep the nation of Israel, clean from such "marriages" where one party wanted to serve God and the other party did not. We today, can turn to men such as Ezra and Nehemiah who set the example for all Jehovah's Witnesses on this matter. They urged God's People to even "put away" or completely divorce those of the "foreign wives" who did not wish to serve Jehovah as proselytes before Him. This type of marriage was DISSOLVED before Jehovah God as being unfit in itself. This situation will prove to be prophetic for Jehovah's Witnesses, in the future. At such a time as these, as Jesus indicated at Matthew 19:27-30, many marriages will be dissolved at this time, when the Kingdom Chariot of some 200 million is established upon earth, as the Kingdom of God to produce a purified people and nation for Jehovah God Himself. -- Please examine Ezra 9:1 thru Ezra 10:4; also Nehemiah 13:23-27; Malachi 3:2-4

In years past, Jehovah's Witnesses always had a problem with solving the marriage mate problem, in that the nation of Jehovah's Witnesses was always too small to find a "suitable" mate for many of our faithful brothers and sisters. Well, that problem will be solved when Jehovah brings in the 200 Million Gentiles For God's Name. All of them will be righteous servants for Jehovah's Name. This means, that by chance, if someone is married to one who today, does not, for whatever reason want to serve Jehovah, this sister or brother NEED NOT FEEL TRAPPED in his present situation. No, because he/she will be allowed to scripturally divorce this person based upon the New "Law" that God has provided. So if one is married to someone who opposes the worship of Jehovah and the full acceptance of the New Covenantal Arrangement at this time, after the "Birth of the Male Child," then he or she will be able to remarry another individual, either taken from the "Male Child" grouping of faithful brothers and sisters, or he/she can marry one taken from the many, many millions and millions of God's Name People, those of the 200 Million, who will be prevalent on earth, shortly after the birth of the "Male Child."

Remember, scriptural divorces will be permitted based upon the "New Law" that has been enacted today, namely as the "E-Scapegoat" Arrangement. This will be granted, because the unfaithful mate, has been "declared" dead in the eyes of God, as one carrying a "curse" upon themselves. -- Galatians 3:10

It will be reminiscent of when "Eve" first ate the forbidden fruit and she brought the forbidden fruit to Adam. Exactly at the moment Eve at the fruit, she had "died" to Jehovah God. She died that very day, just as Jehovah told them, "in the day you eat of this fruit, you will surely die." (Genesis 2:16, 17) And that is exactly what happened to them, they both "died" to Jehovah that same day. But if Adam had been faithful himself, and he refused to eat this forbidden fruit from the hand of his wicked wife, Eve, Adam could have said to "Eve," we are now divorced, because you have eaten from the forbidden fruit that God has commanded us NOT to eat from. Now, Eve, you are a "dead" person, in the eyes of God, from this day forward. As a "dead" person in the eyes of God, that marriage is now SEVERED, dissolved because this wicked, unfaithful mate is now declared "wicked" before God and mankind. This person is now "dead" before God and man. This marriage is now dissolved, based upon what Paul himself at 1 Corinthians 7:39 which says,

"A wife is bound during all the time her husband is alive. But if her husband should fall asleep in death, she is free to be married to whom she wants, only in the Lord."

Yes, as you remember, this above statement of Paul', is a command...a Command of God. Therefore, we are always free to marry anyone we choose, but ONLY IN THE LORD...only one of Jehovah's Witnesses and servants. But as you can see above, "death" frees one from the marital bond. These are everlasting "principles" that stand good, even to this day. So then, "death", does break the marriage bond, completely in God's eyes. And when someone has died in God's eyes, spiritually, they have died that very same day. Therefore based upon that fact, the New Law on marriages and divorce will incorporate that principle and thought, and will be enacted to reflect the spiritual death of an individual, one who is "dead" in their trespasses against Jehovah God. In this case, it would be just as Jesus said, "let the dead bury the dead." -- Luke 9:60

But what if one is married to a dedicated baptized Jehovah's witness (former or current) and sees his or herself as a prospective member of the "Male Child" Kingdom Government? And yet, they find themselves married to an individual who is still "undecided" or simply does not want to become a part of the YORWW Arrangement, at the time of the "birth" of the "Male Child" -- what should one do? Should this one wait upon the wishes of his "undecided" or outright "opposed" mate, in case this one may possibly decide to "repent" some day in the future and finally accept the "E-Scapegoat" Arrangement? Well, if one did this, wouldn't this mean that the marriage itself to an "accursed" individual was worth more to that person, than his or her personal relationship with Jehovah God? (Galatians 3:10) No question, but if one decides to do this, he would have to be considered one that has "put his hand to the plow" and later decided to "look back," in the direction of his wavering, "unsteady" mate. (James 1:6-8) In all such cases, the one who decides to "wait for" the unfaithful mate, would clearly NOT be considered a good choice to be a member of the "Male Child" Kingdom Government, since his "loyalty" to his unfaithful, wavering mate, proved to be greater than his loyalty to Jehovah's Kingdom Arrangement, which automatically renders him "unfit" for the Kingdom of God. In all such cases, it would be better for this one to stay with his "unsteady", wavering "mate," even though he knows he cannot guarantee his/her "repentance" nor acceptance of the Modern Day "Servant" Arrangement. Perhaps, this one may be "happier" in doing this, but here again, he/she must accept whatever consequences come along with the making of such a vital decision of accepting a mate of "unfaithfulness" over an opportunity to become a part of Jehovah's Future Kingdom Government Arrangement that will Rule the Earth, and clear the earth of all reproach brought upon His Great and Holy Name. Therefore, this one must determine for himself or herself, which privilege would be greater in his own eyes. -- Luke 9:61, 62; Luke 14:26; Luke 18:28-30; Matthew 8:11, 12; Revelation 22:15

2 Corinthians 6:14 says for our benefit,

"Do not become unevenly yoked [literally "differently yoked" NWT Ref. Bible Large print ftn.] with unbelievers. For what fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness?"

Actually when we think of it, isn't it true that when a person is married, he or she has been yes, "yoked together" with another human. Isn't that true? Thus with that thought in mind, Paul could draw upon a Divine Principle found in the Mosaic Law, that of namely the wrongful yoking of say a "bull" with a "donkey" as being a very bad idea, to accomplish the "plowing" of a field. And of course, we know, this simply would not make much sense, since the bull and the mule have different strengths, and they exhibit it, they pull or labor differently, isn't that so? Therefore, if one were to foolishly "yoke together" the bull with the "donkey," this would undoubtedly bring UNDUE HARDSHIP ON BOTH ANIMALS, along with great stress and strain to both animals. -- See Deuteronomy 22:10.

Therefore, we can see why it would be so unwise, to expect a marriage of two different people, "differently yoked together" people, one who is a servant of Jehovah and one who is opposed to Jehovah, 2 people who believe so differently, to somehow survive the critical events that lie ahead for God's Name People. Critical events like the difficult going thru the Great Tribulation upon God's Name People and worldwide persecution of Jehovah's witnesses. Also, the difficult striving for the final unction or "anointing" of the entire nation of Israel, closely followed by the destruction of wicked Babylon The Great. And then there are the Grand events ahead like the Great "Marriage of the Lamb," as well as eventually facing God's Great Day of Destruction, we call "Armageddon" which becomes the full destruction of all wicked governments earthwide, as well any who would adamantly and defiantly support such at this time. (Revelation 16:14, 16) Yes, we are fast nearing, all of these powerful events today, yes, right up to the start of 1,000 year reign of peace upon earth.

Therefore, why would anyone think, that a "differently yoked together" marriage, at such a time as these, where one member of the marriage is a loyal, devoted servant of Jehovah and one is clearly opposed to serving Jehovah at all, then could survive such horrendous, powerful events ahead for all of God's Name People? Think about it.

Therefore, we must say in conclusion on this most important topic: What does this all mean -- namely the new "Law" on marriage and divorce when fully operational toward God's Name People of the "Male Child"? Well, it means that one day, one day in the future, the whole nation of Israel, the entire nation of the "Male Child" and eventually all of God's Name People will be united completely, all of their marriages too. There will be no "divided" households anymore, among God's Name People. There will be no "mixed marriages" so far as one being a servant of Jehovah and the other person being one who DOES NOT want to be a servant of Jehovah God, at that time, after Jehovah's Great "Day" has come. -- Zephaniah 1:7-18

Therefore, this New "Law" which will be enacted at that time, then will permit scriptural "divorces" from those who do not love Jehovah God, so that God's People will be free, free of Satan's insidious influence within the family circle, so that a person does not feel "tied down" to a mate, who truly DOES NOT WANT TO SERVE Jehovah God at all. A person who has proven himself to be incorrigibly wicked. Jehovah's People will now have the freedom to finally divorce such wicked persons, and seek out a new life for themselves, among the many millions and millions of people, who really do want to serve Jehovah and worship Him in spirit and truth. They will now be free to choose a faithful mate for themselves from among the 200 Million Gentiles For God's Name, or even from among the "Male Child" themselves, yes so many faithful ones who will be serving Jehovah at that time. There will be yes, so many at that time, to choose from indeed. One will be assured to find a suitable marriage mate at that time, who truly wants to serve Jehovah in spirit and in truth, which will make for a delightful marital arrangement, all to God's glory.

Yes, after divorcing their unfaithful mates, these faithful servants of God will be able to freely mingle, make the acquaintance of countless MILLIONS of potential future marriage mates, all individuals that Jehovah God has miraculously provided to form a giant pool of individuals from whom one can select, for a potential, future marriage mate.

The "Chieftain" [Ezekiel 44:3] -- Donald C. Burney (yorww LWF Admin)

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