by outofthebox 91 Replies latest jw friends
This is the third elder that tells me that the body of elders will recommend me as an elder in the next visit of the CO.
What do you think I should do? Will the holy spirit let it happen?
Some facts:
-ootb
I wouldn't do it, it would be dishonest.
We need someone to 'take one for the gipper' Lack of elders on this site has limited our reading of the important BOE letters, particularly the latest Abuse letters. Go for it. Good Luck
I agree that you shouldn't do it.
Are you an atheist? Now that would be interesting to see.
Seriously, I could not play that game. I could not deceive to that level. My conscience would not permit. I could not hold on the MS title if I knew the 'truth about the truth'. I just couldn't do it. Can you? No condemnation of whatever choice you make. But I could not do it myself.
Jeff
Run away ootb, run away!
JK
It's a personal choice and one that only you can decide. No one here can tell you if it's right or wrong. You have to live it.
Good luck.
It does put you in a position to be able to help people that are in...but it won't be easy on you at all.
It's a personal choice.
Good luck.
WLG
Wait and see if the "holy spirit" guides them to appoint you an elder. Then decide.
Alot more would be expected of you as an elder. Talks, assignments, etc. You probably feel like you sacrifice enough of your life to the 'tower, do you really want to give them more?
But on the other hand, you WOULD be in a beautiful position to help others.
As stated, it's your call. Hopefully various perspectives will help you make it.
Dave
