This is what I do to make them think twice about the "truth".
I go overboard, literally, when someone in my congregation starts to talk about the FDS. I will take them on and over rant about the FDS. This is what I'll say; "Oh yes, the FDS is just what the Bible says is needed for us to live healthy spiritually (Matt 24:45). What will we do without them? Surely our annointed brothers, especially the GB need our utmost loyalty and devotion. Afterall, who is the one appointed? Our entire dedication will not be firm if it wasn't for the strong hand of the FDS which guides us through this system by means of the Watchtower. What more can we do to support this blessing in the form of gifts in men (Eph 4:8)? Surely we will be lost in this dark void of our lives unless the FDS comes to our rescue. I can't believe that I am so privileged to be working shoulder to shoulder (Zeph 3:9) with the FDS in terms of obeying them with utmost sincerity and will full submissiveness to their every word that issues forth from both the Our Kingdom Ministry and the Watchtower. This world doesn't realize that the Watchtower magazines point the way to everlasting life"...etc.
And believe me, I would say this in one breath. Note that I never mention Jesus or Jehovah. This makes them think either two ways, that I'm crazy and an idol worshiper of men, or that they are. Yes, they start to think. Surely they aren't, so they better correct me. Some would remark; "Gee Brother Alligator, you are not putting too much emphasis on Jehovah. He uses the FDS to assist us, that's all".
My reply; "Be careful what you say! The FDS is put in place and is recorded in the Bible. Unless you follow their direct orders and directions, you can be easily deemed an apostate. Remember, as part of this worldwide brotherhood, we are to keep in step with the organization. I expect you to read the publications with a humble heart and to realize the channel that is being used. Of course we should put emphasis on the FDS. Even more so during this very end of the final part of the last days! Isn't it scriptural? I will report you to the elders (or CO if this conversation is with an elder) if you feel that my gratitude toward the one who gives us the food at the proper time is not enough. Because if you doubt my motive in following the FDS to the best of my ability, out of my love for this organization, you will need to be counseled because you are on a very fine line in being the wicked slave, an apostate! Or even worse, the man of lawlessness!"
Notice again that I wouldn't use or mention Jehovah or Jesus. I initially would get some strange looks, but I would then see them starting to downplay the FDS and to lift up Jehovah and Jesus.
Yes, that's my strategy and it does work. With many in my congregation, the FDS is just that. A scripture in Matthew 24. They realize in both word and deed that the thrust of the Scriptures point to Jehovah and His son Jesus. Yes, in my congregation the downplay of the FDS in starting to catch on. Little by little, one by one they are seeing the realization of the WTS as only a printing company. I'm just letting their own foolish reasoning be reflected by my unusual rabid behavior.
(BTW, the congregation knows me well enough not to be like that and they seem to be getting the point across without any confrontation).
Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
