Several posters have asked what I thought of the
revelations about the Wt being associated with the UN
as an NGO so I thought I might make a brief comment on
it.
It seems for the most part that the whole affair is a
tempest in a teapot. I say this, not because it is not
a serious mis-step on the part of the Society, but
because it is not widely known by the majority of
Jehovah’s Witnesses. However, at some point I do
anticipate a major shaking out, but this situation
doesn’t seem to have the potential to stumble more
than a handful at best, or worst, depending upon how
you look at it. But we will see going forward the
impact it may have.
As for what may have motivated the brothers at the
Watchtower get involved with the UN in the first place
as an officially recognized Non-Governmental
Organization, it seems to me that the Society is
suffering from the bane of all civilization; namely,
too many lawyers. Ironically, by trying to protect the
Society’s interests, in that human sort of way, they
have inadvertently placed a stumbling block before
their own brothers. Obviously they have recognized the
inadvisability of being connected with the UN, which
is why they have evidently withdrawn from association.
It may be that few Witnesses will ever know, but, of
course, Jehovah knows.
Interestingly, after Moses had faithfully led God’s
stiff-necked people for many years, as they finally
neared the Land of Promise, Moses indiscreetly took
credit for providing water to the Israelite camp. That
one presumptuous act cost him dearly, as God refused
to allow Moses into the Promised Land. Moses tried to
dissuade Jehovah, as he had on other occasions, but he
was rebuked with the words: “That is enough of you,
never speak to me about this matter again.” And this
Moses was considered the meekest man, among all the
Hebrews. Jehovah later took him up to Mount Tabor and
showed him the land of Cannan spreading out before
him, but Moses never came down from the mountain
alive. Jehovah took him. It is significant that Moses
later turns up, as it were, on the Mount of
Transfiguration with Elijah and Jesus. And, later
Moses is symbolized as one of the two Christian
witnesses that appear on earth during the finale. The
point being, that if the meekest man on earth was
guilty of not sanctifying Jehovah’s name on an
occasion, and this Moses symbolizes the anointed ones
of the Christian era during the time of Christ’s
arrival, then it should not be surprising to those
with insight that the faithful slave might similarly
bring themselves under God’s rebuke by their
indiscretion. The fact that God continued to speak
well of Moses even after he rebuked him indicates that
the faithful slave may be indiscreet at times and
still ultimately be judged as being faithful and
discreet. This is due to Jehovah’s mercy and not our
own righteousness, obviously.
Interesting too, is the prophecy of the king of the
North and South, where the king of the North is said
to draw some into apostasy by smooth words. As it
stands, there is a major readjustment of that prophecy
in order. Until that occurs though it appears that the
king of the North will continue to mislead some among
Jehovah’s covenanted people by means of his smoothness
until the foretold time of the end. Those who are said
to have insight and who know their God are said to
come off victorious against the apostasy.
So without question the Society is being steered into
some rough water. There may well be some of the
Devil’s agents placed in high places who are trying to
subtly sabotage the Society from within. I expect the worst.
After all, Ray Franz was a member of the Governing Body,
so it’s not like Jehovah wouldn’t allow that sort of thing.
It should in fact be expected. As the prophecy of Daniel
says: some will be stumbled but for those who remain
there is a refining and cleansing.
So, my faith is not shaken by stuff like this. In
fact, as the foretold apostasy continues to develop,
my faith and trust in God’s awesome word, and the
sureness of Christ’s coming kingdom, is only
strengthened. I encourage all of Jehovah’s Witnesses
to trust God and hold on tightly to your faith. It
appears that Jehovah is about to shake things up real
good. / You Know