by Matt_fs 6 Replies latest watchtower bible
scans of WT literature that says "avoid independent thinking". My M.S J.W friend doesnt believe that WT would ever print anything like that, and that it is made up from apostates just writing anything and throwing it on the internet to decieve poeople like me. Any help with any scans would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Matt
They will not believe scans either. They will assume you've doctored them.
Instead, try telling them the citations and ask THEM to look it up themselves.
Here are some: http://www.jwinfo.8m.com/jwinfo.htm#freedom
Actually I had asked him if scans would be proof, he said he would like to see the scans, so if anyone has some publications to scan or already has copies, or a website with the copies, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for that site as well Rebel
Cheers
Matt
Watchtower 1983 January 15th Pg. 18 Entitled "Exposing the Devil's Subtle Designs"-
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How is such independent thinking manifested? A common way is by questioning the counsel that is provided by God?s visible organization. For example, God?s organization has from time to time given warnings about listening to certain types of immoral and suggestive music, and about frequenting discos and other types of worldly dance halls where such music is played and people are known to engage in immoral conduct. (1 Corinthians 15:33) Yet certain ones have professed to know better. They have rebelled against such counsel and have done what is right in their own eyes. With what result? Very often they have become involved in sexual immorality and have suffered severe spiritual harm. But even if they have not been so affected, are they not reprehensible if others follow their example and suffer bad consequences??Matthew 18:6.Also from that same issue on page 27, Entitled, "Armed For The Fight Against Wicked Spirits"-
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As we study the Bible we learn that Jehovah has always guided his servants in an organized way. And just as in the first century there was only one true Christian organization, so today Jehovah is using only one organization. (Ephesians 4:4, 5; Matthew 24:45-47) Yet there are some who point out that the organization has had to make adjustments before, and so they argue: "This shows that we have to make up our own mind on what to believe." This is independent thinking. Why is it so dangerous?20
Such thinking is an evidence of pride. And the Bible says: "Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." (Proverbs 16:18) If we get to thinking that we know better than the organization, we should ask ourselves: "Where did we learn Bible truth in the first place? Would we know the way of the truth if it had not been for guidance from the organization? Really, can we get along without the direction of God?s organization?" No, we cannot!?Compare Acts 15:2, 28, 29; 16:4, 5.
Also, See Watchtower 9/15-1989, page 23 para. 13, Entitled, "Be Obedient To Those Taking The Lead"-
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In the world, there is a tendency to reject leadership. As one lecturer said: "The rising education level has improved the talent pool such that followers have become so critical that they are almost impossible to lead." But a spirit of independent thinking does not prevail in God?s organization, and we have sound reasons for confidence in the men taking the lead among us. For instance, only those meeting Scriptural requirements are appointed as elders. (1 Timothy 3:1-7) They are trained to be kind, loving, and helpful, yet firm in upholding Jehovah?s righteous standards. The elders adhere to Scriptural truth, ?holding firmly to the faithful word, that they may be able to exhort by healthful teaching.? (Titus 1:5-9) Of course, we should not magnify their human imperfections, for all of us are imperfect. (1 Kings 8:46; Romans 5:12) Instead of feeling frustrated by their limitations and treating their counsel lightly, let us appreciate and accept the Bible-based direction of the elders as coming from God.Welcome to the Forum!! I hope this helps you. I just copied and pasted portions of these articles from the Watchtower Library. I hope it helps you.
Sincerely,
Lady Liberty
Heres some more interesting quotes:
1967 Watchtower October 1, page 587, Entitled, "Finding Freedom with Jehovah's Visible Organization", para.9-
Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible.
1973 Watchtower, July 1, page 402, Entitled, "Praise Jah With His People", para 4-
Only this organization functions for Jehovah?s purpose and to his praise. To it alone God?s Sacred Word, the Bible, is not a sealed book.
How can you be in long enough to make MS and not know that? I think he needs to be sent back to the minors.
Warlock
Watchtower 1983 January 15th Pg. 18 Entitled "Exposing the Devil's Subtle Designs"- http://www.badongo.com/pic/289672 Also from that same issue on page 27, Entitled, "Armed For The Fight Against Wicked Spirits"- http://www.badongo.com/pic/289684 Also, See Watchtower 9/15-1989, page 23 para. 13, Entitled, "Be Obedient To Those Taking The Lead"- http://www.badongo.com/pic/289689 Nevada-
