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I saw a post here the other day, where someone stated that they believed the WTS "faithful and discreet slave" is truly "the anointed." But I question whether those who are the only witnesses to their own "anointing" and who boast of it to put themselves in a higher position than all the rest are really the anointed at all. For, if they truly are the anointed, would they have to (or wish to) tell anyone? Let's look at how the truly anointed conducted themselves:

Jesus was, above all, the Anointed (gr. Christos) of God. He was anointed at his baptism, and it wasn't he who spoke of it, but the eye witness, John the Baptist. In fact, at no point did Jesus ever call himself "the Anointed," and he let the power of God prove to all that he was the Anointed (Christ).

Jesus' 12 Apostles were likely also anointed, which was seen by all who were present on Pentecost, 33-CE. Yet, none of them ever called himself "the anointed." They let the powers of God testify about them.

Paul was also obviously anointed by God, but he never said so, and he even spoke modestly and unsurely of his heavenly calling on occasions, allowing the power of God to prove who and what he was. And by the way, there were many eye witnesses to his choosing by Jesus.

King David was an excellent example of one who was truly anointed by God, for he was anointed visibly and before all onlookers by the Prophet SamuEl. Yet, during the succeeding years of his service to (and trials by) Saul, HE NEVER SPOKE OF IT OR BOASTED OF IT BEFORE OTHERS. And then he was anointed TWO MORE TIMES, once before all onlookers by the tribes of Judah and BenJamin, and a second time before all onlookers by the rest of the tribes of Israel.

Yet, today we have those who parade around boasting to all that they had been (secretly) anointed by God, and they demonstrate no special powers or choosing by God. Yet, they claim to have been put in charge of all God's people because of this secret and unproven "anointing." Where are their eye witnesses, and where are their powers of Holy Spirit? Also, where have they proven their faithfulness through trials to their deaths? If God had truly anointed them, wouldn't He have shown this to all?

It is the WTS that promulgated this concept of a secret "anointing" based on no scriptures or Biblical examples at all, yet many of us seem to believe in this foolish thinking and wonder if we have been "secretly chosen."

Where else, but in some occult religion, would we have millions of people believing that their leaders have received a special appointing (or anointing) from God WITH NO PROOF OR EYE WITNESSES AL ALL? Kind of puts them in the position of the Catholic "saints,' or the miraculous visions of Jesus and mary in garage doors and store windows.

It's amazing that the Bible speaks of "the anointed" so few times, and there is no record of the anointed boasting of their anointing at all! Yet, the modern "anointed" seem to spend a huge porting of their time claiming to be such. And I again ask: "If they are the anointed, should they be telling (or boasting of) it?" Shouldn't the humility of Jesus, his Apostles, and King David serve as their examples? Shouldn't they allow the eye witnesses to their anointing and the powers of God to speak for them? I think so.

Matthew 23:8-12: "But not you! Don’t [have people] call you rabbi, for you have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. And don’t address anyone on earth as Father, because there’s just One who is your Father, the Heavenly One. Nor should you be called leaders, for you have but one Leader, the Anointed One. However, the greatest among you must be your servant. So, whoever promotes himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be promoted."

Human fraility, our need to be special in some way, or at least recognized as special within our peer group.

I guess its working for a lot of religious leaders, they sure seem to need to showboat.

Walk humbly...

I wonder how many were present when Mary was 'anointed' or "chosen for holy purposes"?

Being "anointed" or "chosen" has a much broader scope, IMO. In the broadest sense it was ALL who survived coming out of Egypt, ALL who made it out of the wilderness to the promised land, All who survived and made it out of Babymon, All who received holy spirit in the first century. My thoughts are that many have been "chosen" throughout all of mankinds existance.

As for the representation of a group of 144,000 and the great crowd representation in the book of Revelation, well, those answers remain to be seen. I am just as interested in the future outcome as anyone else. We do anticipate the answers.

Why would someone share an "anointing" or chosen experience? Wouldn't it be the intention of the the one who had a supernatural experience? First, and foremost, we know that satan keeps transforming himself into an "angle of light". Some, like myself, need to talk and reason as to the validity of their experience. Sharing gives the one who had an experience, feedback to sort it all out. This is important because, as a JW, we are taught this is satan that created the experience or we are "plum crazy".

You know, personally I wasn't told that I was going to heaven to be a king or priest. I was given an outpouring of love and reenforced that I was part of the body of Christ. All statements, in fact seemed rather general for the future. Some thoughts in the vision were as follows: Help other women and children who are cast aside, suffering, and trying really hard to be spiritual. That I was loved by Jehovah and Jesus. And, that I could raise my children and be O.K. doing this.

So, an outpouring of love and reassurance are the major points made through my experience that lasted four or five days with the holy spirit whispering. The vision didn't last longer than what I would consider five minutes.

Remember, less than a year prior to my experience, I was really depressed and trying to get intoxicated enough to drive off the side of the mountain and die. I just felt like the worst mom in the world and couldn't forgive myself. I had a couple of bad experience in a short couple of years and had given up in life. The pain is so excruciating that even thinking about it brings on severe weeping writing about it right now. After about three years, I got sick of getting drunk and not dying. The hangovers were horrible, my children were angry, and I realized that I'm too much a coward to kill myself and get it over with.

When the experience happened, I was going back to the KH and studying. I was keeping the alcohol at little to none and spending time trying to work with my family. I was about eight months into trying to reform myself and my family to JW standards. Giving up the marijuana was the hardest, I preferred it to the Dr's prescriptions. BTW, some anti-d's can INCREASE alcohol cravings. So, I was back at the shrink's for medication so that I didn't partake in the illegal drug.

Why would satan give me encouragement? And has the outcome of the experience made me a pompous "know it all"? These are the kind of self reflections that I ask myself.

All people who survive the great tribulation, go to heaven, or are given a "righteous" resurrection are "chosen" or "anointed". Thats my final stance. Whatever, my fate.... I still have today to be a Christian.

There are two reasons why I spoke out. One, keeping it inside left me feeling isolated and secondly, public declaration is a form of worship, too. Don't the scriptures commend "public declarations" of our faith? Also, I wanted to hear other people's experiences. The interactions have strengthened my faith. Whether or not someone's experience is "valid" or part of one of satan's particular "tricks" is not my judgement. We all reap what we sow.

I've also spend considerable time contemplating the reasoning behind why some have an experience and why others don't. I'm sure some others have thought the same. I sure thought about it before I had one, too. Don't we all what to be Daniel, David, Solomon, Samuel, Deborah, Ester, Mary or someone in the bible? Don't we ALL CRAVE love and acceptance from our Heavenly Creator and our Lord Jesus?

I pray you are all well. I've been busy for a few weeks and hope to catch up reading the threads this week. Take care.

With Christian Love, Debbie

Keep in mind also that amongst the truly anointed ones there will be many who claim to be anointed and yet are not:


Daniel 11
34 But when they are made to stumble they will be helped with a little help; and many will certainly join themselves to them by means of smoothness.


Regards

ablebodiedman

Good day every one :grouphug:

No, I feel this is a special calling, so why boast when that pride could very well disqualify one.It is written " Pride before the crash "
I also believe the anointing does not take place until , the chosen are gathered and Holy Spirit is poured out for their coming 31/2 year ministry .,Joel 2:28-32

The word Anointed also means Christ. Jesus received that acknowledgment or title only after he was baptized with Holy Spirit . Jesus when inspecting Gods temple seen there were some in the Temple that were professing to be anointed ( a spiritual Jew ) who were not. Rev 2:9 Rev 3:9 .
Certainly the scriptures above would eliminate the GB as being anointed by Holy spirit.( boasting )

They not only claim to be the Spokesmen for Jehovah, but also Lord it over the rest of their body members. They have removed Christ Jesus as the head of Gods temple who is also the Word of God John 17:17 and have made themselves a governing body.They now are the spoaksman for Jehovah
Self appointed weeds is what they are
Jesus said the wheat like sons of God and the weeds of the devil would grow together until the harvest. This is what one has here the weeds got themselves into Gods Temple and have set themselves up as a god. Or the Man of Lawlessness. The Temple of God has been hijacked, but Jehovah has allowed this error to take place, as it would be a sign that this invasion or apostasy had to take place first or before the presence of the Lord. 2Thess 2:1-12

What we have at the present is those who will love the truth and those who will believe the lie. 2Thess 2:9-12 Never let it escape your notice along with Paul's warning we also have a vivid description of who the man of lawlessness is.
Blessed are those who can see this.

No ! a true adopted son of God would never boast, why would he ? He would be discreet, as he now has become a servant slave of the True God.
Just my personal opinion
Susanna

I know that the term "anointed" is a Biblical term, yet somehow when it is thrown around by the Society, it just gives this air of pompousness. ""Im anointed look at me!" I am in agreement with what was stated earlier. If you have been called and have accepted the invitation to run the race ofupward call, then having holy Spirit will be manifested to those around them, without one having to announce it.

RR

Well I certainly would not be jealous if someone said they were called. I recall a JW scoffing at me when I told him that I was spirit begotten and running for the high calling. His comment was; "I have been serving the Lord longer than you, if he was going to call anyone it would be me." To which I responded; "not with that attitude!"

The problem with many is that they believe a "still small voice" will whisper in their ear "follow me!" That certainly is not the case. The Lord does speak to us but He does so through His Word. When we learn of His Plans and Purposes, and realize that He has a specific Job for a specific purpose, and that anyone willing to accept such a job after learning the requirements, can certainly do so.

Whether you meet such requirements is for the Lord to decide at the end of our course!

RR

Well stated and true.:ok:

Hi Apryl!

I think about other people from different faiths who feel that "GOD" has spoken to them. Isn't a supernatural experience of love and acceptance exactly what we thought the elders were getting for us to be baptized or accepted, before they 'ayed' or 'nayed' a baptism or disfellowshipping?

So what if we have to cultivate FAITH that GOD will talk to us by seems means of communication? We now realize that we do not need a mediator for holy spirit to be present in our lives. I DO believe that Jehovah and Jesus interact with my life by use of holy spirit. I don't talk to the holy spirit, I pray to my Heavenly Father and also to Jesus, as my desinated Lord.

Do you know what I think? I think that everyone has their own communication with GOD. The scriptures state something about each one receiving as needed or capable. Also, the prodical son verses an overly righteous son. Although, the overly- righteous one was receiving his inheritance; he was resentful. The prodigal son receives a fat calf feast or a "blessing" of mercy, acceptance, and love. So, if the holy spirit is directed to show a "blessing" of mercy, acceptance, and love; wouldn't the "blessing" be something to share as upbuilding of faith? OR does the 'overly righteous' feel resentment for any "blessing" given to the lost sheep-by our Father and Lord?

I think some people don't comprehend where "holy spirit" touches them or interacts in their life. If you are already in a healthy spiritual state, you wouldn't need the extra spiritual comfort would you? You are probably wise and OK; as well as can be in this system of things. Isn't it the ones that are being tossed about the ones that need the spiritual life raft? I think some people just don't see their own 'holy spirit works' going on around them. If there isn't appreciation and recognition of the spirit, wouldn't the holy spirit react accordingly?

Another thing, we can have the spirit taken away from us and suffer persecution and refinement. I can't get out of any problems without holy spirit. I am at the mercy of our Heavenly Father and our Lord's mercy EVERYDAY.

By our FAITH..each one is given....

With Love, Debbie

Brothers;

I suspect that we have all experienced the same spiritual adoption by God (if not, speak up and say, "Hey I"). However, many of us have come to different conclusions about what it means. Hopefully we each have enough humility to accept that we aren't that more "special" than all the rest.

For a long time now I've felt uncomfortable with the term "the anointed" as it's used by the WT and now I know why. After doing an extensive search in the WT CD library I did not find such a noun applied to anyone but Jesus. Instead, I found the verb-like word "anointing" as something that happens to a Christian. As an example 1 John 2:20-21 reads:

"And YOU have an anointing from the holy one; all of YOU have knowledge. I write YOU, not because YOU do not know the truth, but because YOU know it, and because no lie originates with the truth."

Also 1 John 2:26-27:

"These things I write YOU about those who are trying to mislead YOU. And as for YOU, the anointing that YOU received from him remains in YOU, and YOU do not need anyone to be teaching YOU; but, as the anointing from him is teaching YOU about all things, and is true and is no lie, and just as it has taught YOU, remain in union with him."

"But he who guarantees that YOU and we belong to Christ and he who has anointed us is God. He has also put his seal upon us and has given us the token of what is to come, that is, the spirit, in our hearts." -- 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Jesus applied this scripture from Isaiah to himself at the beginning of his ministry:

"“Jehovah’s spirit is upon me, because he anointed me to declare good news to the poor, he sent me forth to preach a release to the captives and a recovery of sight to the blind, to send the crushed ones away with a release, 19 to preach Jehovah’s acceptable year." -- Luke 4:18-19

"The kings of the earth took their stand and the rulers massed together as one against Jehovah and against his anointed one.’ Even so, both Herod and Pontius Pilate with [men of] nations and with peoples of Israel were in actuality gathered together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed." -- Acts 4:26-27

"....Jesus who was from Naz′a·reth, how God anointed him with holy spirit and power, and he went through the land doing good and healing all those oppressed by the Devil; because God was with him." -- Acts 10:38

"You loved righteousness, and you hated lawlessness. That is why God, your God, anointed you with [the] oil of exultation more than your partners." -- Hebrews 1:9

Now, those are the ONLY scriptures in the NT where anoint, anointed or anointing are found......or did I miss one....:huh:

Many good comments on this thread make note of the complete absence of ego in the writers of the NT, be they apostles or brothers of the anointed Jesus. Those who go around declaring themselves "the anointed" as if it gave them special status in the Christian congregation are those of whom Paul spoke when he said:

"For we do not dare to class ourselves among some or compare ourselves with some who recommend themselves. Certainly they in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves with themselves have no understanding." -- 2 Corinthians 10:12

If we have an anointing from our Father and are being taught by him then that is no reason for pride or for "lording it over" fellow Christians. Nor have we any right to "spell out" how this process takes place. We are all different and our conversion experiences are as individual as we are.

(rant off....:funnyface:)

:siskiss: Rez

Rev. 2:17.......I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him.

Yes it is a private thing, but the time is so short now, we must share with our brothers and sisters so that they do not give up their faith and lose the race, and allow these hired men to take their crowns from them, so that they will lose their souls to idol worship, of hired men.

The Watchtower Society is no different than Nimrod. Nimrod declares himself a god and he becomes a tyrant King. He uses religion as a political instrument to impose his domination and will upon the masses. In his role as a god, Nimrod defines good and evil to suit his needs. This type of exploitation has been repeated many times throughout history. Nimrod leads Mankind in rebellion against God. So is the Watchtower Society, who sees themselves as the highest Kingdom on earth. Like Nimrod, they also intend to install an idol at the top of this tower, themselves.

When I come here and share my joy of knowing that I also have been counted in as having been invited to the marriage, this is not because I am boasting or seeking approval from men. My heart is beaming with such LOVE for my Father in heaven for even thinking of including someone like me. This just proves that our Father is so merciful, and forgiving.

I am here to share the greatest gift and the best thing that has ever happened to me in my entire life, and my hope is that of helping others who have been led down the wrong path and taught that the number was already filled, not to give up, but to regain their strength, on the hope that they also can be included in the kingdom covenant.

The 144,000, and the great crowd stand before the thrown of God. They are the two witnesses, the two groups that will indeed witness great things, and have the work of bearing witness to their hope for all to hear how God's Love has been made perfect in us.

1 John 4:16-18 (King James Version)

16. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

(freeness of speech)

18. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

1 John 2:28 (King James Version)

28. And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
1 John 3:1-3 (King James Version)

1 John 3:1-3

1. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

2. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

3. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.


Isaiah 40:31 (King James Version)

31. But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

We have been lied to. I was told by the Father to share what I know, and to feed his doves. I was told to tell out that I have been given the new name of the Father. I was on his holy mountain, where I received the white stone tablet, and he ingraved by his own hand, my new name, which is the same name as the Father, the Son, AND the Holy Spirit and the Holy City of God. . Its new, because mankind has never used it.

I can't hide what has happened to me, and keep something SO awesome to myself and not share it with others, but I have to continue to shout it from the rooftops. Every message from Heaven must be duplicated and sent out in great haste. The time is growing short. The enemy is at your door! Jesus is now calling all the sheep. The chaff is being separated from the good kernels. There is little time to speak in whispers. What you hear in secret, shout from the rooftops.


1 John 1:3-7 (King James Version)

3. That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

4. And these things write we unto you, THAT YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL.

5. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

6. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not know the truth:

7. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Those who share their hope with you is only because they also want your joy to be made full as well. This is their entire purpose in life is to help others know this.

With Love,
New Heart

I found this on DocBob's site. http://www.docbob.org/modules.php?name=C...ge&pid=13
I echo his sentiments.:thumbup:

Differences... between the anointed and the other sheep

When asked about it, many Jehovah's Witnesses will minimize the differences between the 144,000 and the "other sheep", saying that the only difference is where they will spend eternity. They will say that the 144,000 will spend eternity on heaven, while the "other sheep" will live forever on a paradise earth. I can understand the minimizing of the difference between the two classes, I've been there, done that. If the WT version of the "earthly hope" is the only hope you have, you don't want to portray it, or see it yourself as being widely separated from, or in any way inferior to the "heavenly hope." I see the minimizing of the differences as a defense mechanism. What separates the self-proclaimed 144,000 from the "other sheep" goes way beyond their place of residence in the future. The actual teachings of JWs draw several significant distinctions between the 144,000 and the "other sheep." Here are some of them.

Born again - The Watchtower teaches that the 144,000 are born again, but the other sheep are not.



"16 As individuals, those of the "little flock" and the multitudinous crowd of the "other sheep" show comparable joyful zeal for God's service. (Luke 12:32; John 10:16; Titus 2:13, 14) Most of the remaining anointed ones may be far more advanced in age and in Christian experience, but both groups display the Christian personality and the fruitage of the spirit. (Ephesians 4:24; Galatians 5:22, 23) There is a difference, though, as Jesus indicated to Nicodemus even before he spoke of everlasting life. He said: "Unless anyone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." (John 3:3-5) So a spiritual rebirth is experienced by those baptized Christians whom God calls to be joint heirs with Jesus in his Kingdom.(1 Corinthians 1:9, 26-30) The "other sheep" do not need any such rebirth, for their goal is life everlasting in the restored earthly Paradise as subjects of the Kingdom. -Matthew 25:34, 46b; Luke 23:42, 43." - The Watchtower, 2/15/1984, page 14
This is a significant distinction because it is the foundation for those that follow.

Anointed sons of God - In the theology of the Watchtower, the 144,000 are born again as annointed sons of God, the other sheep are not.
"12 As in the ancient pattern, God provides his spirit also for these hoping to live forever on earth. True, they are not born again. Each of the 144,000 has the singular experience of being born again as a spiritual son of God and anointed with holy spirit. (John 3:3, 5; Romans 8:16; Ephesians 1:13, 14) Of course, that anointing is a unique manifestation of God's spirit in behalf of the little flock. But God's spirit is also needed to carry out his will. Hence, Jesus said: 'The Father in heaven gives holy spirit to those asking him.' (Luke 11:13) Whether the one asking has the heavenly hope or is of the other sheep, Jehovah's spirit is abundantly available to carry out His will." - The Watchtower, 4/15/1002, page 14
So, while they teach that both groups have the Holy Spirit, they teach that the 144,000 have an anointing, "a unique manifestation of God's spirit in behalf of the little flock" that the "other sheep" do not.

Declared righteous - The 144,000 are declared righteous in a different way than the other sheep.
"5 The great crowd do not serve God in the condition pictured by the inner priestly courtyard. They are not declared righteous for the purpose of being God's adopted, spiritual sons. (Romans 8:1, 15) Nevertheless, by exercising faith in Jesus' ransom, they have a clean standing before Jehovah. They are declared righteous with the purpose of being his friends." - The Watchtower, 7/1/1996, page 20

"Then all on earth will be put to one last test by the loosing of Satan and his demons from the abyss, to which they had been confined while the uplifting work of Christ's reign was taking place. While, during the thousand-year reign, those who refused to get in line were destroyed, the test at the end of the thousand years will reveal all those who turn selfish at heart, who will then be destroyed together with Satan and his demons in what is termed "the lake of fire" and "the second death." (Rev. 20:1-10, 14) Those maintaining integrity will be declared righteous by Jehovah and be given the right to everlasting life.

Thus, in summing up, we see that from Pentecost to the present time only those of the "body of Christ" are declared righteous, and that by faith; these will gain actual righteousness in the "first resurrection." And the rest of the obedient ones of mankind will be declared righteous to life everlasting after meeting the test at the end of the thousand-year reign of Christ." - The Watchtower, 9/1/1954, page 523
Body of Christ - The 144,000 are part of the body of Christ, the other sheep are not.


"16 Paul wrote that we should let the peace of the Christ control in our hearts because we were 'called to it in one body.' The anointed Christians to whom Paul wrote were called to be part of the body of Christ, as are the remaining ones of the anointed today. Their 'other sheep' companions are united with them as 'one flock' under 'one shepherd,'" - The Watchtower, 9/1/2001, page 18
Vine, branches - The 144,000 are branches of the "true vine", Jesus Christ. The other sheep are not.
"At Pentecost, 51 days later, the apostles and others become branches of the vine when holy spirit is poured out on them. Eventually, 144,000 persons become branches of the figurative grapevine. Along with the vine stem, Jesus Christ, these make up a symbolic vine that produces the fruits of God's Kingdom - The Watchtower, 8/15/1990, page 8

"14 While the 'other sheep' are not branches of the Abrahamic-covenant 'olive tree' or of 'the true vine,' Christ Jesus, they must prove themselves to be Christ's disciples. Like all the anointed Christian 'branches,' they must 'keep bearing much fruit.' This they do by producing Christlike qualities of the new personality, including 'the fruitage of the spirit.' (Galatians 5:22, 23; Matthew 28:19, 20; Colossians 3:5-14) But to be really fruitful they give active expression to such qualities by sharing in the work of preaching 'this good news.' (Matthew 24:14) Just as the anointed 'branches' of the 'true vine' must remain in union with Christ, the 'other sheep' must remain in close union with 'the faithful and discreet slave,' Christ's anointed 'brothers.' Only thus can they hope to 'inherit the Kingdom prepared for them from the founding of the world." - The Watchtower, 8/15/1983, page 23
So then, while the "other sheep" are expected to bear fruit, they are told they are not branches of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. How do they bear fruit? According to this, it is by their connection, not directly with Jesus, but with the 144,000. That takes it from being the fruitage of the spirit to being the fruitage of their association with the "anointed." The final point goes to the very core of their relationship with God. The 144,000 and the "other sheep" have very different relationships with God. Abba Time and again, the Watchtower quotes and cites Romans 8: 15-17 with regard to their 144,000 relationship with God, highlighting the teaching that it is the 144,000 that are God's children and address Him as "Abba, Father".
10 All 144,000 anointed Christians have had absolute evidence that they have God's spirit. In this regard, Paul wrote: "You received a spirit of adoption as sons, by which spirit we cry out: 'Abba, Father!' The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God's children. If, then, we are children, we are also heirs: heirs indeed of God, but joint heirs with Christ, provided we suffer together that we may also be glorified together." (Romans 8:15-17) Anointed Christians have a filial spirit toward their heavenly Father, a dominant sense of sonship. (Galatians 4:6, 7) They are absolutely certain that they have been begotten by God to spiritual sonship as joint heirs with Christ in the heavenly Kingdom. In this, Jehovah's holy spirit plays a definite role. - The Watchtower, 2/15/1998, page 14
And ...
Yes, those with the heavenly calling have the testimony of God's spirit to that effect. Concerning this, Paul wrote at Romans 8:15-17: "You did not receive a spirit of slavery causing fear again, but you received a spirit of adoption as sons, by which spirit we cry out: 'Abba, Father!' The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God's children. If, then, we are children, we are also heirs: heirs indeed of God, but joint heirs with Christ, provided we suffer together that we may also be glorified together." It is by means of God's spirit, or active force, that anointed ones cry out, "Abba, Father!"

The chief evidence that a person has been anointed to the heavenly calling is a spirit, or dominant sense, of sonship. (Galatians 4:6, 7) Such an individual is absolutely sure that he has been begotten by God to spiritual sonship as one of the 144,000 joint heirs of the heavenly Kingdom. He can testify that his heavenly hope is not his own cultivated desire or his imagination; rather, it is from Jehovah as a result of the action of God's spirit toward him.-1 Peter 1:3, 4.

Under the influence of God's holy spirit, the spirit, or dominant attitude, of anointed ones acts as an impelling force. It moves them to respond positively to what God's Word says about the heavenly hope. They also respond in a positive way to Jehovah's dealings with them by means of the holy spirit. Thus, they are sure that they are God's spiritual children and heirs.

When anointed ones read what God's Word says about his spiritual children and the heavenly hope, their spontaneous inclination is to say within themselves, 'This means me!' Yes, they respond joyfully when their Father's Word promises a heavenly reward. They say, 'That means me!' when they read: "Beloved ones, now we are children of God." (1 John 3:2) And when anointed ones read that God has brought people forth "to be certain firstfruits of his creatures," their mental inclination is to respond, 'Yes, he brought me forth for that purpose.' (James 1:18) They know that they have been "baptized into Christ Jesus" and into his death. (Romans 6:3) So they have the firm conviction of being part of Christ's spiritual body and entertain the hope of undergoing a death like his and being resurrected to heavenly life. - The Watchtower, 3/15/91, pp 19, 20
Finally ...
8 God's spirit gives positive assurance of adoption as spiritual sons to baptized Christians who have received the heavenly calling. The apostle Paul showed this when he wrote to the "holy ones" in Rome, describing what was at that time the situation of all true Christians. He said: "All who are led by God's spirit, these are God's sons. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery causing fear again, but you received a spirit of adoption as sons, by which spirit we cry out: 'Abba, Father!' The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God's children. If, then, we are children, we are also heirs: heirs indeed of God, but joint heirs with Christ, provided we suffer together that we may also be glorified together."-Rom. 1:7; 8:14-17. - United in Worship of the True God, p 112
So, according to the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses, the 144,000 know who and what they are because of a positive action on the part of the Holy Spirit toward them. On the other hand, the "other sheep" know who and what they are due to a lack of that positive action toward them by the Holy Spirit. Nowhere does the Bible show us Christians who are not born again, not anointed sons of God, not declared righteous for life, not members of the body of Christ, not branches of the True Vine, not able to cry out "Abba, Father", and who do not have the positive assurance of their relationship with God from the Holy Spirit. The only people in the Bible who lack those things are unbelievers.

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