They "Keep Following the Lamb" - February Study Article (Praise for the GB)

by Ultimate Reality 42 Replies latest watchtower bible

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  Ultimate Reality

  The article is not yet in print, however on jw.org you will find the audio recording for the February 15, 2009 Study Edition.

  This article sums up some of the talks given over the past year or so. It makes clear that we should trust the Faithful and Discreet Slave because Jehovah and Jesus trust the "Slave". The Slave has been faithfully providing spiritual food for 130 years. As proof that Jesus and God are blessing the slave, the article points to the numerical increase in congregations.

  It also encourages that we fully cooperate with the Slave's representative: The Governing Body. We do this primarily by going out in "service".

  What is amazing is the role of the slave and GB seems to becoming more important than ever. It is if Jehovah and Jesus have submitted themselves to the Slave! They have put their complete trust in 9 men in Brooklyn, so our trust is now to be placed--not in God--but in earthing man.

  I hope that some in the organization will see this article for what it is--as Brooklyn tightens their grip on critical thinking.
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  minimus

  Well, if Jehovah and Jesus trust "The Slave", it's good enough for me!
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  besty

  I'm sure Psalm 146:3 is featured prominently in this study. Pause. Not.

  http://bible.cc/psalms/146-3.htm
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  leavingwt

  Are they getting really desperate?
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  Mary

  What is amazing is the role of the slave and GB seems to becoming more important than ever. It is if Jehovah and Jesus have submitted themselves to the Slave! They have put their complete trust in 9 men in Brooklyn, so our trust is now to be placed--not in God--but in earthing man.

  Yep. Over the last few years they've really been stressing loyalty to themselves. I pointed this out nearly two years ago in the WT summary I did which was all about obeying the "Slave": http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/129061/1.ashx
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  Jeremy C

  Let's remember that the May 15, 2007 Watchtower - Questions From Readers article in essence eliminated the annointed remnant as the "Slave Class". It in no uncertain terms declared that the rest of the annointed remnant do not have any more holy spirit than do other sheep; and that they submit to and follow the Governing Body. Many of you will remember that it created quite a stir on this forum, but hardly registered on the radar screens of active Witnesses.

  I think it's hilarious when the Watchtower tries to tout it's 130 year history of dispensing "spiritual food". The "Slave" has a 100% failure rate when it comes to their predictions. They have a batting average of .000. And yet, they still attempt to print these silly self-elevating pieces of propoganda.

  The Governing Body reminds me of the old Soviet leaders who utilized the state run news service to dispense their "information". As Russians stood in line for hours just to get bread and toilet paper, the state run news service would brag at the robust economy. As massive crop failures resulted in large scale starvation, the old guard rulers declared successful and abundant crop seasons.

  Those who defected were villified as those who hated their fellow Russians, and enemies of Mother Russia. Mother Russia - mother organization. Loyalty to the Party - loyalty to the Slave Class. Western decadence - worldy wisdom. See any similarities?

  The Watchtower has long denounced religious repression in totalitarian states. But, as the old saying goes: if the shoe fits; wear it.
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  Ultimate Reality

  Mary:

  Thank you for posting the link to your excellent review.

  We'll have to wait for a print copy to "tear apart" their arguments. However, what sticks out to me the most with these new study articles is that a scriptural reason (twisted or not) is no longer provided or really needed.

  When the latest Generation change was made, one brother commented at the WT study that "it may not make sense, but we just have to accept it becase they [the GB] are the ones that have God's spirit."

  Everyone has been dumbed down to the point where complex circular reasoning and weaving of scriptural fragments is no longer required to establish their point.

  Just trust whatever we say. If you don't, that means you don't trust God because God trusts us. He trusts us because we say so, and that is the evidence that you should trust whatever we say.

  And the congregation follows...
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  Jeremy C

  When the latest Generation change was made, one brother commented at the WT study that "it may not make sense, but we just have to accept it becase they [the GB] are the ones that have God's spirit."

  Yes, and it is amazing that displaying this credulous attituded is equated with spirituality itself. Although, the words "theocratic" and "spiritual" are used interchangeably. When a brother makes the kind of comment you just referenced; they are described as being "theocratic".

  With this thought process in place, the GB can indeed make very sweeping and grandiose statements without any substantative Scriptural backing. The rank and file have been indoctrinated to believe that as the end draws close; the GB is going to be giving them "directives" and "instructions" in order to safeguard their faith. It is easy to see that such "directives" are considered to be new revelations from Jehovah that do not have to have any Scriptural backing, per se. This is where it gets really interesting, and perhaps frightening. Judging from history, this is the tipping point when cultic groups make their biggest blunders.
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  blondie

  Over the years I have pointed out too that the WTS/FDS/GB says you cannot follow Jesus without going through their organization.

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  jws

  It is no accident that they use Matthew 24:45-47 at least 3 times a month in the Watchtower. And that isn't considering all the other publications such as the book study, KM, etc.

  The rank and file are not being obedient enough with donations, disobeying WTS policies out of the sight of humans, etc.

  Blondie
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  drew sagan

  How do we know we can trust the 'slave'?
  
  Because Jesus does.
  
  How do we know what Jesus does?
  
  The 'slave' tells us!