I hesitated to do this thread as I thought it was the same article Flipper did, but its not the same article. Here's Flip's thread for those who missed it. It's a must read.
Same nonsense, different article. I guess the difference in that article and this one is this one focuses on Christ's leadership. They're really emphasizing this authority thing as of late, arent' they? I just got this WT yesterday, and there's an article on page 26 entitled, "Following Christ, the Perfect Leader." There's some classic material within this article. It opens with..........
Those who follow human rulers often experience disappointment. However the effect of Christ's leadership on those who submit to it is quite different. Jesus said: "Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls." (Matt 11:28,29) Jesus' leadership is refreshing and uplifting. He is keenly interested in the lowly and downtrodden, inviting them to get under his kindly yoke. What, though, is involved in following Jesus' leadership? Here's where it gets interesting.........
Cooperate With Christ's Representatives
Shortly before his death, Jesus mentioned another way in which we can follow his leadership. he said: He that recieved anyone I send recieves me also." (John 13:20) In fact, Jesus spoke of his annointed representatives as his "brothers." (Matt 25:40) After Jesus had been resurrected to the heavens, his "brothers", were appointed to act in his place, "substituting for Christ" as ambassadors inviting others to become reconciled to Jehovah God. (2 Cor. 5:18-20) Our recognizing Christ's leadership involves submission to his "brothers."
With these articles you can tell whats on their minds at the Writing Department. First and foremost, their authority, but here's a couple of reminders in that same article.............
We do well to examine how we respond to timely Scriptural counsel presented in our Bible-based publications. By studying the Scriptures, we are reminded of the sayings of Christ. (2 Pet 3:1, 2) We show our heartfelt appreciation for this supply of spiritual food by regularly partaking of it. What, though, should be our reaction if certain counsel is repeated occasionally? For example, God's Word counsels Christians to marry "only in the Lord." (1Cor 7:39) For over a century, this subject has periodcally been discussed in The Watchtower. Christ's brothers surely demonstrate their loving concern for our spiritual welfare by publishing articles on this and other inspired counsel. Paying attention to these reminders is one way to show that we are following our perfect Leader, Jesus Christ.
So evidently, people dating and marrying outside of the WT is a problem. Here's another problem of concern, evidently its you "Generation Critics" out there.
"The path of the righteious ones is like the bright light that is getting lighter and lighter until the day is firmly established, "states Proverbs 4:18. Yes Jesus' leadership is progressive, not stagnant. Another way to cooperate with Christ's "brothers" is to have a positive attitutude toward any refinements in our understanding of Scriptural truths as published by "the faithful and discreet slave."-Matt 24:45
The closing paragraph adds insult to injury.........
The world is sadly lacking in effective leadership. But how refreshing it is to follow Christ's loving leadership! By all means, let us obey our Leader and cooperate with those he is using today.