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TIlE
WATCH
TOWER
BIIOOKI.YN.
N.
Y.
"I
am
proceeding
to
put
IU
shape
my
alfairs
in
order
to
1'11
gage
in
this
latest
lAlrd's
work
as
the
way
may
open
to
me.
I
shall
truly
be
very
sorry
and
ashamed
if
I
miss
the
chariot
when
it
ascends."-Sr.
S.,
N.
J.
"The
tt
.
.."timony
meeting
last
Sunday
afternoon
was
about
75%
Seventh
Volume
testimony.
If
anyone
present
then
eould
not
see
it
is
the
Seventh
Volume,
he
was
dumb
as
well
as
blind."-E.
H.
1'.,
D.
C
.
INTERESTING
LETTERS
CONVINCED
THE
LORD
MADE
NO
MIS'fAXE
Sept.
9th,
1917.
DEAR
BRIITIlREN:-
Greetings
in
our
dear
Lord!
Just
a
few
lines
to
telI
you
of
my
full
heart
sympathy
and
loyal
Bupport
in
these
times
of
stress
upon
the
church
in
general,
and
particularly
upon
our
dear
President,
who
is
so
nobly
and
faithfully
standing
for
truth
and
right.
The
kindly
way
in
which
he
has
spoken
of
the
opposing
brethren
during
each
and
all
of
the
series
of
conventions
tlll~
year
has
been
a
grand
inspiration
to
me
!lnd
a
wonderful
lesson
in
brotherly
love.
Of
him
1
can
now
truth
fully
say
in
the
words
of
St.
Paul
to
the
Philippian
church,
"1
thank
my
God
upon
every
remembrance
of
you."
I
was
so
glad
to
receive
HARVEST
SIFTINGS
and
to
know
exactly
how
conditions
are.
One
little
thing
was
cleared
up
which
has
beE-n
rather
a
mystery
to
me
for
over
a
year.
J
wondered
why,
when
one
of
the
now
opposing
brethren
WIlS
in
Vancouver
on
a
pilgrim
visit
in
1916,
he
should
have
spoken
so
strangely
about
Brother
Rutherford
and
Brother
Van
Am
burgh.
He
stated
at
my
table
that
whenever
Brother
Russell
was
away
for
any
length
of
time,
he
invariably,
upon
his
re
turn,
would
be
called
upon
to
straighten
out
tangles
at
Bethel,
doctrinally
or
otherwise,
caused
by
Brothers
Rutherford
and
Van
Amburgh.
I
believed
it
then,
coming
as
it
did
from
one
of
the
SOCIETY'S
officers.
How
could
I
reasonably
doubt
it?
But
now,
with
HARVES'f
SIFTINGS
in
my
hand,
I
see
plainly
the
motive
behind
these
remarks.
It
appears
the
brother
was
here
doing
what
he
had
been
engaged
,in
doing
all
through
Canada-oommonly
known
'by
the
world
as
"knocking."
Of
course
when
the
election
took
place
last
January
I
was
greatly
snrprised
that
without
any
effort
on
Brother
Rutherford's
part
he
was
placed
in
the
position
of
honor
and
trust
which
he
now
holds
under
the
Lord-that
of
President
of
the
WATCH
TOWER
BIBLE
AND
TRACT
SOCIETY,
which
the
lAlrd
loves
as
the
apple
of
his
eye.
I
now
see
the
wisdom
of
the
Lord
ill
the
whole
matter,
and
am
convinced
that
He
made
no
mistake.
I
notice
in
the
new
pamphlet
gotten
out
by
the
opposition
they
charge
that
the
Bethel
J!'amily
and
Pilgrims
are
staying
by
our
President
because
thcy
have
been
bribed.
What
an
insult
to
the
dear
faithful
friends
at
Bethel
whom
these
brethren
pretended
to
love
~
As
one
of
the
traveling
brethren
I
positively
deny
being
bought
or
bribed.
I
should
think
it
a
very
dangerous
position
to
take-to
freelv
charge
any
of
God'.
elect
with
such
a
crime:
•
Dear
Brother
Rutherford
i3
personally
the
target
for
Satan's
darts
at
this
time,
but
he
has
the
prayers
of
all
true
saints
that
he
may
"be
strong
and
very
coura!!"eous."
By
divine
favor,
I
am,
•
'"
Your
brother
in
the
truth,
C.
E.
HEARD,
Pilgrim.
SOME
WORDS
OF
ENOOlJ1U,GEMENT
DEAR
BRETHREN
IN
CHRIST:-
THE
TOWERS
continue
to
be
beautiful
and
inspiring;
they
seem
just
as
stimulating
and
helpful
as
when
our
beloved
Brother
Russell
was
with
us.
There
is
one
thing
which
has
impressed
me,
one
thing
which
marks
this
periodical
as
being
of
the
lAlrd,
namely,
the
absence
of
the
ego,
that
personal
element
which
is
likely
to
engender
sectarianisJP,
and
pride.
The
dear
Lord
will
surely
continue
this
"meat
in
due
sea
son"
till
the
spiritual
Israel
are
sealed
and
made
meet
for
the
glorious
inheritance.
Much
love
and
best
wishes.
Yours
in
our
dear
Redeemer's
name.
FREDERICK
LARDENT.-England.
VOL.
XXXVIII
BROOKLYN,
N.
Y.,
OCTOBER
15,
1917
No.
20
PROPER
AND
IMPROPER
JUDGMENT
OF
OURSELVES
AND
OTHERS
"If
we
would
judge
ourselves,
we
should
not
be
judged.
But
when
we
are
judged,
we
are
chastened
of
the
Lord,
that
we
should
not
be
condemned
with
the
world.'
'-1
Corinthians
11:
31,
32.
In
this
text
the
Apostle
seems
to
be
saying
that
if
we
as
severe
chastisement.
This
might
not
come
on
the
same
day
or
Christians
would
properly
criticise,
examine
and
correct
our-
week
or
month,
however,
as
the
wrong-doing.
But
we
may
be
selves,
it
would
not
be
necessary
for
the
Lord
to
take
us
in
sure
that
if
we
fail
to
do
right
in
the
matter,
the
lAlrd
will
hand
and
give
us
disciplinary
judgments,
or
criticisms.
But
take
us
in
hand
and
give
us
-Borne
kind
of
trying
experienee
if
we
fail
to
do
this
judging
of
ourselves,
then
the
heavenly
which
will
teach
us
the
needed
lesson.
He
may
permit
some
Father
must
do
it;
for
he
has
taken
us
into
his
family,
under
body
to
do
something
to
us
or
to
say
something
about
us
that
his
parental
care.
The
object
of
this
chastA!ning
would
not
will
show
us
wherein
we
have
failed
to
do
right.
Or
he
may
be
to
injure
us,
however,
but
to
prevent
our
being
condemned
permit
us
to
come
into
such
a
position
that
it
will
bring
upon
with
the
world.
us
some
kind
of
disciplinary
suffering.
\Ve
judge
ourselves
when
we
eriticise
o'ur
own
conduct,
our
The
object
of
this
arrangement-that
if
we
do
not
judge
own
words,
our
own
actions,
and
try
them
by
the
principles
or
criticise
ourselves,
the
Lord
will
do
so-is
that
we
shall
which
are
found
in
the
Bible--justice,
mercy,
and
truth.
As
not
come
into
condemnation
with
the
world.
During
the
next
our
Lord
has
taught
us,
if
we
find
that
we
have
done
wrong
age
the
race
of
mankind
will
be
on
trial,
on
judgment.
(Acts
to
another,
we
should
leave
our
sacrifice
on
the
altar,
and
first
17
:31)
If
we
were
of
the
world,
our
judgment
would
come
go
to
make
apologies
to
our
brother.
(Matthew
5:23)
Thus
then
instead
of
now.
But
we
are
not
of
the
world;
for
the
we
would
be
judging
ourselves,
obligating
ourselves
to
do
the
Lord
has
ealled
us
out
of
it.
We
are
new
creatures
in
Christ,
right
thing.
When
we
have
done
wrong,
it
is
not
enough
to
begotten
of
the
holy
Spirit
of
God.
In
our
case
it
may
be
say,
"Yes
I
am
wrong;
but
then,
no
one
is
perfect."
To
do
the
same
now
that
it
will
be
with
tIle
world
in
the
future;
so
would
Rot
be
to
act
in
harmony
with
the
spirit
of
our
text.
that
is,
we
might
be
making
marks
upon
our
character
which
That
spirit
h
that
if
we
find
ourselves
to
be
in
the
wrong,
then
must
be
removed.
If
this
is
true,
the
Lord
wiII
discipline
us
we
have
a
sacred
duty
to
perform-we
must
make
the
ma,tter
for
their
removal,
unless
we
come
to
realize
the
situation
and
right,
to
the
best
of
our
ability.
remove
the
marks
ourselves.
Otherwise
we
should
not
be
fit
If
the
wrong
has
been
along
tbe
lines
of
uncharitable
for
the
kingdom.
In
other
words,
if
we
belong
to
the
church
of
thoughts
toward
anybody,
it
is
not
necessary
that
we
go
to
Ohrist,
we
must
receive
our
judgments
and
punishments
now,
that
person
and
tell
him
about
the
matter.
But
we
should
during
the
prellent
age.
If
we
fail
thus
to
chastise
ourselves,
remind
ourselves
of
all
the
circumstances,
and
then
judge
()Ur·
then
the
Lord
will
do
so
for
our
growth
in
holiness.
selves,
give
ourselves
a
good
setting·down.
We
are
obligated
JlJDGllIEJrT
JlOT
JlECESSABILY
CONDBKNATION
to
give
ourselves
a
lesson
along
this
line.
Thus
we
should
\Ve
very
frequently
use
the
words
judgment
and
opinion
manifest
that
our
heart's
intentions
are
right,
and
that
we
as
synonyms,
as
expressing
the
same
sentiment.
A
mILn's
are,
therefore,
right
at
heart.
opinion
of
a
matter
is
his
judgment
upon
the
suboject.
Whether
We
understand
that
the
will
of
God
concerning
us
is,
that
he
expresses
it
to
another
or
whether
he
keeps
it
to
himself,
we
should
judge
ourselves.
If
we
find
that
we
have
injured
his
judgment
is
his
opinion.
There
may
,be
times
when
it
another
with
our
tongue,
or
in
any
other
way,
we
should
go
would
be
proper
for
us
to
have
an
opinion,
or
judgment,
that
to
that
person
and
make
proper
apologies,
thus
setting
matters
we
would
not
think
it
wise
to
express.
For
instance,
our
right.
Then
we
should
put
upon
ourselves
a
penalty
that
we
Lord
said
to
his
disciples,
"I
have
many
things
to
tell
you,
shall
not
easily
forget.
If
the
paying
of
that
penalty
requires
but
ye
cRJlnot
bear
them
now."
(John
16:12)
There
were
ce~·
considerwble
humility,
so
much
thl!
better.
But
if
we
neglect
tain
reasons
why
he
withheld
knowledge
from
them.
So
It
to
punish
ourselves,
we
would
thus
demonstrate
that
we
are
might
be
with
us.
not
in
proper
heart
condition;
and
in
that
ease
the
best
thing
In
the
Scriptures
the
word
judgment
is
sometimes
used,
in
that
could
happen
to
UR
would
be
for
the
lAlrd
to
give
us
a
a
special
sense;
namely
in
the
sense
of
condemnation.
This
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(303-307) “I am proceeding to put in shape my affairs in order to enage in this latest Lord’s work as the way may open to me. shall truly be very sorry and ashamed if I] miss the chariot when it ascends.”—-Sr. S., N. J THE WATCH TOWER Brooxiyn, N. Y. "The testimony meeting last Sunday afternoon was about 75% Seventh Volume testimony. If any one present then could not see it is the Seventh Volume, he was dumb as well as blind.’—E. H. T., D.C. INTERESTING LETTERS CONVINCED THE LORD MADE NO MISTAKE Sept. 9th, 1917. DEAR BRETHREN :— Greetings in our dear Lord! Just a few lines to tell you of my full heart sympathy and loyal support in these times of stress upon the church in general, and particularly upon our dear President, who is so nobly and faith*ully standing for truth and right. The kindly way in which he has spoken of the opposing brethren during each and all of the series of conventions this year has been a grand inspiration to me and a wonderful lesson in brotherly love. Of him I can now truthfully say in the words of St. Paul te the Philippian church, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” I was so glad to receive Harvest SirTines and to know exactly how conditions are. One little thing was cleared up which has been rather a mystery to me for over a year. I wondered why, when one of the now opposing brethren was in Vancouver on a pilgrim visit in 1916, he should have spoken so strangely about Brother Rutherford and Brother Van Amburgh. He stated at my table that whenever Brother Russell was away for any length of time, he invariably, upon his return, would be called upon to straighten out tangles at Bethel, doctrinally or otherwise, caused by Brothers Rutherford and Van Amburgh. I believed it then, coming as it did from one of the Socrery’s officers. How could I reasonably doubt it? But now, with Harvest Srrrines in my hand, I see plainly the motive behind these remarka. It appears the brother was here doing what he had been engaged in doing all through Canada—commonly known by the world as “knocking.” Of course when the election took place last January I was greatly surprised that without any effort on Brother Rutherford’s part he was placed in the position of honor and trust which he now holds under the Lord—that of President of the WaTcu Towrrk Biste Anp Tract Society, which the Lord loves as the apple of his eye. I now see the wisdom of the Lord in the whole matter, and am convinced that He made no mistake. I notice in the new pamphlet gotten out by the opposition they charge that the Bethel Family and Pilgrims are staying by our President because they have been bribed. What an insult to the dear faithful friends at Bethel whom these brethren pretended to love! As one of the traveling brethren I positively deny being bought or bribed. I should think it a very dangerous position to take—to freely charge any of God’s elect with such a crime! Dear Brother Rutherford is personally the target for Satan’s darts at this time, but he has the prayers of all true saints that he may “be strong and very courageous.” By divine favor, I am, . Your brother in the truth, C, E. Hearp, Pilgrim. SOME WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT Dear BRETHREN IN CHRIST :— THe Towers continue to be beautiful and inspiring; they seem just as stimulating and helpful as when our beloved Brother Russell was with us. There is one thing which has impressed me, one thing which marks this periodical ag being of the Lord, namely, the absence of the ego, that personal element which is likely to engender sectarianism and pride. The dear Lord will surely continue this “meat in due season” till the spiritual Israel] are sealed and made meet for the glorious inheritance. Much love and best wishes. Yours in our dear Redeemer’s name, FREDERICK LARDENT.—England. Vou. XXXVIII BROOKLYN, N. Y., OCTOBER 15, 1917 No. 20 PROPER AND IMPROPER JUDGMENT OF OURSELVES AND OTHERS “Tf we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.’’—-1 Corinthians 11:31, 32. In this text the Apostle seems to be saying that if we as Christians would properly criticise, examine and correct ourselves, it would not be necessary for the Lord to take us in hand and give us disciplinary judgments, or criticisms, But if we fail to do this judging of ourselves, then the heavenly Father must do it; for he has taken us into his family, under his parental care. The object of this chastening would not be to injure us, however, but to prevent our being condemned with the world. We judge ourselves when we criticise our own conduct, our own words, our own actions, and try them by the principles which are found in the Bible—justice, mercy, and truth. As our Lord has taught us, if we find that we have done wrong to another, we should leave our sacrifice on the altar, and first go to make apologies to our brother. (Matthew 5:23) Thus we would be judging ourselves, obligating ourselves to do the right thing. When we have done wrong, it is not enough to say, “Yes I am wrong; but then, no one is perfect.” To do so would not be to act in harmony with the spirit of our text. That spirit is that if we find ourselves to be in the wrong, then we have a sacred duty to perform—we must make the matter right, to the best of our ability. If the wrong has been along the lines of unchariteble thoughts toward anybody, it is not necessary that we go to that person and tell him about the matter. But we should remind ourselves of all the circumstances, and then judge ourselves, give ourselves a good setting-down. We are obligated to give ourselves a lesson along this line. Thus we should manifest that our heart’s intentions are right, and that we are, therefore, right at heart. We understand that the will of God concerning us is, that we should judge ourselves. Jf we find that we have injured another with our tongue, or in any other way, we should go to that person and make proper apologies, thus setting matters right. Then we should put upon ourselves a penalty that we shall not easily forget. If the paying of that penalty requires considerable humility, so much thé better. But if we neglect to punish ourselves, we would thus demonstrate that we are not in proper heart condition; and in that case the best thing that could happen to us would be for the Lord to give us a severe chastisement. This might not come on the same day or week or month, however, as the wrong-doing. But we may be sure that if we fail to do right in the matter, the Lord will take us in hand and give us some kind of trying experience which will teach us the needed lesson. He may permit somebody to do something to us or to say something about us that will show us wherein we have failed to do right. Or he may permit us to come into such a position that it will bring upon us some kind of disciplinary suffering. The object of this arrangement—that if we do not judge or criticise ourselves, the Lord will do so—is that we shall not come into condemnation with the world. During the next age the race of mankind will be on trial, on judgment. (Acts 17:31) If we were of the world, our judgment would come then instead of now. But we are not of the world; for the Lord has ealled us out of it. We are new creatures in Christ, begotten of the holy Spirit of God. In our case it may be the same now that it will be with the world in the future; that is, we might be making marks upon our character which must be removed. If this ig true, the Lord will discipline us for their removal, unless we come to realize the situation and remove the marks ourselves. Otherwise we should not be fit for the kingdom. In other words, if we belong to the church of Christ, we must receive our judgments and punishments now, during the present age. If we fail thus to chastise ourselves, then the Lord will do so for our growth in holiness. JUDGMENT NOT NECESSARILY CONDEMNATION We very frequently use the words judgment and opinion as synonyms, as expressing the same sentiment. A man’s opinion of a matter is his judgment upon the subject, Whether he expresses it to another or whether he keeps it to himself, his judgment is his opinion. There may be times when it would be proper for us to have an opinion, or judgment, that we would not think it wise to express. For instance, our Lord said to his disciples, “I have many things to tell you, but ye cannot bear them now.” (John 16:12) There were certain reasons why he withheld knowledge from them. So it might be with us, In the Scriptures the word judgment ia sometimes used, in a special sense; namely in the sense of condemnation. This [6152}
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