Trust the FDS?
I don't think sooo...
Elders School Notes, Part 7: Trust Us!!!!
by sir82 39 Replies latest jw friends
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Honesty
"Satan is in an all-out attack to disgrace Jehovah & his organization. But our confidence is not weakened. So when someone says that the organization was in cahoots with the UN - well, that just doesn't make sense."
So what were they doing while affiliated as an NGO?
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The Chuckler
"How to demonstrate our trust:
1) Be a zealous kingdom proclaimer
2) Study & attend meetings along with family - TIREDNESS IS NOT AN EXCUSE TO MISS MEETINGS
3) We rarely hear about money at the Kingdom Hall [???] So in a spirit of love, be generous with your valuable things"
This demonstrates dramatically that it is a cult.
1) Sell books and get converts
2) Go to sales meetings
3) Give us your money.
Where's the love for the flock in all this?
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Honesty
"Is 'Governing Body' a scriptural term? YES. In Hebrews 13:7, 17, the term 'those taking the lead' is footnoted and referes to a term in Greek which literally means 'those who are governors of you' "
This is another excellent example of 'delighful, correct words of truth' from the faithful discreet slave. Can you say 'twisting the scriptures'?
Heb 13:17 (NASB1977) Obey your leaders, and submit to them; for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
Greek Strong's Number: 758
Greek Word: arcwn
Transliteration: archon
Phonetic Pronunciation: ar'-khone
Root: present participle of <G757>
Cross Reference: TDNT - 1:488,81
Part of Speech: n m
Vines Words: Chief , Chiefest , Chiefly , Magistrate , Prince , Ruler
Usage Notes:
English Words used in KJV:
ruler 22
prince 11
chief 2
magistrate 1
chief ruler 1
[Total Count: 37]1) a ruler, commander, chief, leader
—Strong's Greek & Hebrew Dictionary
Greek NASB Number: 758
Greek Word: a[rcwn
Transliterated Word: archôn
Root: pres. part. of 757;
Definition: ruler, chief:--List of English Words and Number of Times Used
authorities (1),
leaders (1),
magistrate (1),
official (2),
official's (1),
prince (1),
ruler (1),
ruler (13),
rulers (16).—NASB Greek-Hebrew Dictionary
Heb 13:7 (NASB 1977)
Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.Greek Word: hgeomai
Transliteration: hegeomai
Phonetic Pronunciation: hayg-eh'-om-ahee
Root: middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of <G71>
Cross Reference: TDNT - 2:907,303
Part of Speech: v
Vines Words: Account , Chief , Chiefest , Chiefly , Count , Esteem , Governor , Rule , Think
Usage Notes:
English Words used in KJV:
count 10
think 4
esteem 3
have rule over 3
be governor 2
misc 6
[Total Count: 28]1) to lead
1a) to go before
1b) to be a leader1b1) to rule, command
1b2) to have authority over
1b3) a prince, of regal power, governor, viceroy, chief, leading as respects influence, controlling in counsel, overseers or leaders of the churches
1b4) used of any kind of leader, chief, commander
1b5) the leader in speech, chief, spokesman2) to consider, deem, account, think
For Synonyms see entry <G5837>
—Strong's Greek & Hebrew Dictionary
Greek NASB Number: 2233
Greek Word: hJgeÈomai
Transliterated Word: hêgeomai
Root: from 71;
Definition: to lead, suppose:--List of English Words and Number of Times Used
chief (1),
consider (3),
considered (2),
considering (1),
count (4),
counted (1),
esteem (1),
governor (1),
leader (1),
leaders (3),
leading (1),
led (1),
regard (5),
regarded (1),
Ruler (1),
thought (2).Remember them which have the rule over you ( mnhmoneu>ete tw~n hJgoume>nwn uJmw~n ). Remember, with a view to observing their admonitions. For tw~n hJgoume>nwn those who lead or rule, see on 1Thessalonians 5:13. Used of both civil and ecclesiastical rulers. Clement of Rome, among a great variety of names for church functionaries, has both hJgou>menoi and prohgou>menoi (see Ad Corinth. 1,21). Comp. Acts 15:22. In LXX frequently, of various forms of authority, and in later Greek of bishops and abbots. For "which have the rule," rend. "which had, " etc. —Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament
Greek Strong's Number: 2519
Greek Word: kaqhghth"
Transliteration: kathegetes
Phonetic Pronunciation: kath-ayg-ay-tace'
Root: from a compound of <G2596> and <G2233>
Cross Reference: Omitted,Omitted
Part of Speech: n m
Vines Words: Master
Usage Notes:
English Words used in KJV:
master 3
[Total Count: 3]1) a guide
2) a master, teacher
—Strong's Greek & Hebrew Dictionary
—NASB Greek-Hebrew Dictionary
Greek NASB Number: 2519
Greek Word: kaqhghthÈ"
Transliterated Word: kathêgêtês
Root: from 2596 and 2233;
Definition: a teacher:--List of English Words and Number of Times Used
leader (1),
leaders (1).—NASB Greek-Hebrew Dictionary
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jgnat
While sitting in the waiting room of a large firm, I noticed a rather thick policy document on the coffee table. It was titled, "Communication is Important to Us." I was grateful for the heads-up before I went in to the interview. Any organization that has to write POLICY DOCUMENT on such a basic requirement HAS A PROBLEM WITH COMMUNICATION.
I'd say that headquarters has a BIG PROBLEM WITH TRUSTWORTHINESS.
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GoingGoingGone
Any organization that has to write POLICY DOCUMENT on such a basic requirement HAS A PROBLEM WITH COMMUNICATION.
I'd say that headquarters has a BIG PROBLEM WITH TRUSTWORTHINESS.
My thoughts exactly.
GGG
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Goldminer
Why is it I get the feeling those "experiences" are just made up and not true?
Goldminer
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freedomlover
SIR -
thank you immensly! This info. is so awesome to see and get knowledge of. Tell me, do you need to get just a little drunk to sit through hours of this stuff?!
Thanks again! FreedomLover
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twinflame
I may be giving away my age, but every time I see FDS, I think of Feminine Deodorant Spray. Which would be most beneficial?
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Confession
Twinflame, believe it or not, I think the same thing when I see those letters! LOL!