by dreamgolfer 2 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
To all that have an interest, I am eager to hear your response to the statement on page 20, par. #19. "In fact,......(quoting MAtt 25:34-40)
Are we to believe that those in the Org, are like the Nethinim that came out of Babylon, we are "slaves" - WT 4/15 1992 page 13 par 14-23
I am interested as an elder has made this an example of equality to view JW's stance today.
I am also sending out a 2nd question for response with regrads to Judas.
Thanks
DG
USA
You can put the whole paragraph here without copyright problems.
19 Among those “gifts in men” are the
members of the Governing Body,who act in
a representative way for the entire Christian
congregation. (Acts 15:2, 6) In fact, our attitude
toward Christ’s spiritual brothers is a
major factor that will determine how we
will be judged during the coming great tribulation.
(Matt. 25:34-40) Thus, one aspect of
the way we gain a blessing is by giving our
loyal support to God’s anointed ones.
20 The “gifts in men” also include members
of Branch Committees, traveling over-
seers, and congregation elders—all ofwhom
have been appointed by holy spirit. (Acts 20:
28) These brothers’ primary responsibility
is to build up God’s people “until . . . all attain
to the oneness in the faith and in the
accurate knowledge of the Son of God, to a
full-grown man, to the measure of stature
that belongs to the fullness of the Christ.”
(Eph. 4:13) Granted, like the rest of us, they
are imperfect. Still, we bless ourselves when
we respond appreciatively to their loving
shepherding.—Heb.13:7,17.
Well, if they were in fact "sent" by God to us as prophets, etc., we would be in trouble!!
