Apostasy Page #4

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and yet even she worried about

how Jehovah felt about her.

How humble she was.

Well...

let's see how Jehovah

feels about Alex.

Job 14, verse 15.

"They will call...

and I myself shall answer."

I think about that,

and how Jehovah

is really looking forward

to bringing this amazing sister

back to life again.

Now we all know

the New System is near.

We all share a hope that

we will survive this system,

and go right through the Great

Tribulation into paradise.

But for Alex,

she knew the difficult decision

that she had to make,

but she accepted that.

She mustered up

incredible courage,

because she knew that God

was looking after her.

Brian's speech was

very good, wasn't it?

[Luisa sniffling]

You don't need to do that.

[sighs]

Mum...

[sniffles]

The last thing

I said to her was "piss off."

She was just trying to help.

You'll see her again.

[Luisa crying]

[sobbing]

[sobbing loudly]

You know what you need to do?

Yeah.

[Male Narrator] It hurts so

much when we lose a loved one.

The thought of living without

them makes our hearts ache.

But let's not forget the promise

that Jehovah God has made.

"I am the resurrection

and the life.

"He that exercises faith in me,

even though he dies,

will come to life."

However, when a loved one

passes away,

it still creates immense sorrow

and anguish deep inside us.

That's because it isn't

supposed to be this way.

[through TV]

Death is the result of sin.

Our first parents

rebelled against Jehovah,

passing down years

of suffering and grief

that was never designed

for mankind.

Jehovah wanted us to live

forever in an earthly paradise.

And he still does!

Soon enough, we will see

our loved ones again.

[water sloshing gently]

[ducks quacking]

[indistinct conversation]

[Steven] You know, you plan

to continue your life,

but it could

all just be pointless...

if Armageddon comes early.

Do you think it's possible that Alex

will be able to marry in the New System?

We can't be sure, can we?

Jesus said, the resurrected ones

won't be able to marry.

I know, but...

we don't know if he was

talking about those in Heaven,

or the resurrected ones

on Earth.

We just don't know...

Who's to say? Marriage might

not even be in the New System.

You can move on with your life.

I say that because

I care about you.

[Rory] It was in the paper today...

about your kid.

Alex.

Did you see it, in the paper?

I thought it was quite tragic.

[meditative music playing]

[Ivanna praying]

Alex was part of me, Jehovah.

I'll never forget what she did.

How foolish Satan must look now

in face of such a faith.

I used to feel like

Luisa was sending me mad.

I was so crazy with worry

all the time.

I even thought about getting

some sort of counseling.

I'm so pleased now,

O Jehovah...

And so, we ask this through your son

and our redeemer, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

[All]

Amen.

We now welcome Brother Alan

to the platform.

- [whispering] Dad!

- Shh.

Dad, why didn't she pray

with us?

[Father]

Shh. She's not allowed.

[Steven]

Had a good chat with her,

and she said that

she's been praying.

Hmm. Alex's influence

has brought her back.

[Elder Brian]

She's finally on the right path.

But there's a way to go. We'll

start her guidance meetings.

Is it okay

if I start to help her now,

just with a few

practical things?

The rules still apply until

she's ready for reinstatement.

How long...

How long will that take?

[Elder Brian]

That's up to Luisa.

There's no set time.

Reinstatement can take from a

couple of months to a few years.

[Steven]

We'll do our best.

She's all alone now,

and in her condition...

she could do

with a bit of support.

Ivanna, we can't stop you.

And we understand

there maybe a need

for some contact with her

to care for her.

But... be careful.

Of course.

I wouldn't risk

Luisa's faith now.

Contact must be kept

to a minimum.

First Corinthians five

explains to us

how we must avoid socializing

or eating with the wrongdoer.

Only necessary business is okay.

Luisa's in

a delicate position now.

[Luisa] Hey.

I know I can't

offer you anything.

[Luisa sighs]

I was a bit sick this morning.

Do you wanna sit down?

I'll get to work.

[spraying]

Thanks, Mum.

Ring me if you need owt,

and I'll see you at the hall.

- Mum...

- Just listen to the elders.

It... It'll be fine.

I just...

I just can't...

I just can't believe it.

I just never imagined that...

you know, she would do it.

She did because Jehovah is real.

She was so certain, wasn't she?

We'll all be together again

soon, in the New System.

In a few hundred years,

we probably won't

even remember any of this.

I best go.

[door opens]

[door closes]

In Russia,

it's hard for the brothers.

They still persecute us there.

Well, it's a good thing really.

- Who wants another?

- I'm good, thanks.

What Jews did to Jesus.

They banned us in Moscow,

made bible studies illegal.

Well, if they do liquidate us,

then that means we're no

longer considered a faith.

How's it going with Luisa?

Her guidance meetings?

Um...

Okay.

She, uh...

She understands the truth,

but...

um, we're just trying to make

sure that it's in her heart.

She's responding well, but...

she's just not quite there yet.

What's the problem?

Her... Her answers

just aren't right sometimes.

She likes to voice

her own opinions too much,

but then she gets it eventually.

It's very important to me

that she gets reinstated.

She's on the right path.

You should be more careful.

You shouldn't look

for an excuse to associate.

- I wasn't.

- It doesn't help.

It just...

It just undermines

what we're trying to do.

You know, by supporting us,

that would be the best help.

Look, I know this is not

what you're trying to do, but...

if there's no real reason

for the contact,

then it could be classed

as a disfellowshipping offense.

[Man] We leave this

meeting in your care

and ask that

your blessing be upon it.

Through the name of your

son Jesus Christ. Amen.

Amen.

So, we look forward to special

week of activity this week

whilst we have our circuit

overseer Brother Stevenson

and his wife with us.

And we'd like to welcome him

to the platform to present

the first in a series of talks

that he's prepared for us.

"God's Word, A Light to your

Roadway." Brother Stevenson.

We've got the meeting with

the circuit overseer on Friday.

Oh, and one of the other

congregations is using the hall...

[Ivanna]

Steven.

Can I have a word?

Do you know

why Luisa's not here?

Um...

we tried to call in on her...

but she said

she wasn't feeling too well.

Okay.

Okay.

[knocking]

I tried to call you.

Are you okay?

Steven said you weren't well.

The midwife said

she wasn't growing.

I had a scan.

Is everything okay?

I've gotta have

another one in two weeks.

You need

to take care of yourself.

Have you been eating properly

and staying hydrated?

I brought you

some food and bits.

I'll make you something healthy.

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