I agree with cofty. Russell may have started out as a humble "Bible student", but he certainly didn't remain that way, did he? Instead of encouraging Bible reading and study in small groups or cells, he went on and founded the WTS. From there he organized conventions and other things. After his death, J.F. Rutherford was determined to reshape the relatively small group of Bible Students into a smooth, well-run organization. Gradually, all decisions related to how the Bible Students would go about their "evangelizing work" were made by Brooklyn. The result is the power-mad organization we see today with its iron grip on the rank-and-file and dictatorial stance on matters of morals and doctrine.
I would add, poopsiecakes, that Russell wouldn't be spinning in his grave if he knew what was going on today. He got the ball rolling and he should have been well aware of what the eventual outcome would be. Let's not forget that this was a man who thought he was "the faithful and discreet slave" Christ appointed over his followers. It should come as no surprise, therefore, to see his successors have further enlarged that belief.
Anony Mous is right to say that what the Bible Students today have is what Jehovah's Witnesses should be. You can be sure that Russell's quote about organizations would be explained away as the ideas of a man who did not have the "new light" about God's organization back in the day. But Jehovah has not left his servants without guidance. That is why the WTS came into existence: to guide and direct God's people during these dangerous end times. At least, that is what the WTS wants its adherents to believe.
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