"do not go beyond the things written"

stuckinarut2

Thanks to BU2B and Splash who mentioned this quote in another thread!

But I thought it deserved a thread all of its own, such is the impact of this:

The very best example of going beyond the things written comes from a 2008 watchtower. It is simply hilarious:

*** w08 4/15 p. 7 par. 19 Repudiate “Valueless Things” ***
"A sound rule is found in the words of the apostle Paul: “Do not go beyond the things that are written.” (1 Cor. 4:6) Elders do not go beyond the things that are written in the Bible. And by extension, they do not go beyond the Bible-based counsel written in the publications of the faithful and discreet slave."

First we're told not to go beyond what's written, then in the very next sentence they go beyond what is written!!

ScenicViewer

So typical of Watchtower leadership. Always pretending to follow Bible rules and guidelines, but all the while making up their own.

I believe that when a person begins to see through that they have taken the first step toward leaving the organization.

OnTheWayOut

That example clearly shows that the leaders expect that what "is written" includes the Watchtower publications.

James Mixon

Deuteronomy 4:2 , 12:32 and Rev.22:18-19 speaks of do not add or

take away from his word. The only revelation we have today is the

same committed to the apostles that was written down. This was what

the church accepted and practiced after the apostles that which was written,

NOT what is spoken. The same Paul who is claimed to write of traditions

specifically tell us, "do not go beyond what is written. How could he do this

if he approved of the apostles' teaching alongside the writings?

DarioKehl

Lol! Great observation! I can't believe stuff like that went right over my head when I was still in.

"going beyond what is written," huh? You mean like

beards

reporting service hours

types/antitypes (whoopsie, never mind!)

voting

blood transfusions/organ transplants/immunizations

birthdays

spikey gelled hair/"lines" in hair

backwards ball caps

tight pants

baggy pants

colorful dress socks, non-white dress shirts or non-boring ties

piercings

college

cannabis

smurfs & pokemon

mandatory pantyhose

women not giving talks or running mics

school clubs and sports

charity/volunteer or community participation

dancing

chaperoned dating & dating "with a view to marriage"

skydiving & bungee jumping ("high risk" also meant skiing and obtaining a pilot's lisence in my hall)

"qualifying" for "privileges" like being on the list to mow the Khall lawn

bethel dress code

bethel prayer before AND AFTER meals

R-rated movies

teen novels

posters in teen rooms

masturbation

"debased" porn being worse than "regular" porn

"NuLite"

conventions

convention rules (traveling, saving seats & hotel reservations)

convention badges

ranks: elder, MS, pioneer

pants suits

theme parties

independant bible study

congregation parties (almost non-existant, or can't be too large)

colored hair

spanking your kids

no toys or coloring books for toddlers during 2-hour meetings

*****But the following are ok?******

obesity

multi-level marketing schemes

watchtower & awake (trademarked, corporate magazines)

jw.org

ipads & iPhones in the hall

jw.org lapel pins & merchandise

cartoons during the service meeting

pharrell's "happy" in a khall

gossip/letting confidential stuff "slip"

known child molesters

"rounding up" service time

1.5 hour-long breaks in FS

not tipping (sorry, tracts don't count)

heavy dependence on coffee, alchohol &antidepressants

graduation parties & wedding anniversaries (honestly, I'm surprised these 2 celebrations have made it this long... HOW are THEY not "idolatry" when Mother's Day & Father's Day ARE?)

only the elite get away with being rich, while the average R&F dub is cockblocked at every opportunity to improve themselves

Blackfalcon98

Great thread STUCK! And excellent post Dariokehl the hilarious thing is your list isnt exhaustive lol

stuckinarut2

AWESOME comments Dario!!

Wow....so well summarised!

smiddy

Dariokehl

I should make a list of this and confront the next JW I find , well done.

smiddy

Zoos

There was a video posted here a few years back where a reporter jumped into one of the GB's face while he was exiting a convention stage and asked a couple of questions.

I'm fuzzy on the details.

The GB member, referring to something that had been written in society's literature said, "We're not to go beyond the things written."

If someone remembers this video can you please post it? It would fit perfectly in this thread.

Witness My Fury

That is a great quote (for all the wrong reasons) thanks!

"do not go beyond the things written"

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