ALLRIGHT, Jack!

Good work. It's very important to read the "supporting" scriptures which often turn out as these did, NOT to prove anything. Sometimes they are completely irrelevant.

When I was a JW I never read them. Kripes! I was so anxious to see studying over with I skipped 'em. Only once I began reading the "proof" texts did I see the lies in The Truth. I was among millions who are so convinced the Watchtower has 'The Truth' they willingly overlook any evidence handed to them, even when it comes directly from the WTBTS!

On the other hand, when I was still a JDub I took pride in how many scripture verses "we" used during a public talk, looking down on others for making an entire sermon from just one simple citation. What nonsense! Scriptures taken out of context, such as those you quoted from the "Freedom" book, can't be used to "prove" truth.

Again, thanks, Jack.

Cee Cee