Joseph Franklin Rutherford Quotes

A collection of quotes by Joseph Franklin Rutherford.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford (1869-1942) was an American attorney and religious leader. He is best known for his role as the second president of the Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian denomination. Rutherford succeeded Charles Taze Russell and led the organization during a time of significant growth and controversy. He introduced various changes to the group's teachings and organizational structure, emphasizing the belief in the imminent return of Jesus Christ. Rutherford also led legal battles to defend the rights of Jehovah's Witnesses, particularly in the United States. His tenure left a lasting impact on the development of the Jehovah's Witnesses movement.

Man is more than merely an animal to exist and propagate his

Man is more than merely an animal to exist and propagate his species. His mind gives him capacity to search out the great truths in God's arrangement and this lifts him far above the other animal creation.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Truth Man Mind

The Bible is God's sacred Word of truth.

The Bible is God's sacred Word of truth.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Truth

It is to be deeply regretted that the clergymen would oppose

It is to be deeply regretted that the clergymen would oppose an effort to teach the people the Bible truths; nevertheless, we find much opposition everywhere, and many clergymen will attempt to prevent the people from reading what is here written.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Truth People Reading Effort Opposition

False riches, consisting of money, houses and lands, acquire

False riches, consisting of money, houses and lands, acquired by selfish means at cost to others and thereafter used selfishly, are almost always used for the oppression of other persons.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Money

Before we can know God and understand his great plan it is f

Before we can know God and understand his great plan it is first necessary for us to believe that he exists and that he rewards all who diligently seek him.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

God

It is conceded by all that man is the very highest type of a

It is conceded by all that man is the very highest type of all living creatures on the earth. His intelligence is far superior to that of any other earthly being.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Intelligence

Life everlasting in a state of happiness is the greatest des

Life everlasting in a state of happiness is the greatest desire of all men.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Happiness

If you are kept in ignorance of the true way and permit your

If you are kept in ignorance of the true way and permit yourself to rely upon and be guided by the opinion of imperfect man, you can never gain the riches that will bring you peace and lasting happiness.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Happiness

The Bible is the only credible guide either as to the real r

The Bible is the only credible guide either as to the real relationship between man and the earth and the great Creator of both or concerning the purpose of the creation of both.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Relationship

The development of the telescope, together with increased kn

The development of the telescope, together with increased knowledge of things, brought men to see that the earth is not what man had once thought it to be.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Knowledge

The inspired Scriptures make the clear distinction between f

The inspired Scriptures make the clear distinction between false and true riches and make plain the reason why happiness is gained and fully enjoyed only by those who find true riches.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Happiness

Jehovah God is truly rich far beyond the imagination of huma

Jehovah God is truly rich far beyond the imagination of humankind.

Joseph Franklin Rutherford

Imagination