Does the GB Desire to be Worshipped?

by Sea Breeze 7 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  Sea Breeze

  How did I miss this after studying the Rev. book 3 times:

  Obeying Christ’s Kingdom rule, they (THE GREAT CROWD) hope to inherit its blessings here on earth. They come to Jesus’ anointed brothers and “bow down” to them, spiritually speaking, because ‘they have heard that God is with them. - Revelation Book Ch. 12 under the subtitle : “They Will Bow Down to You”

  Compare with ACTS 10 25 & 26 when Peter would not tolerate a man bowing down to him.

  
  - As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. 26But Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

  God's "chariot-like organization":

  
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  Atlantis

  This is excellent stuff to have on hand!

  
  
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  blondie

  Reporting not Supporting Side point: But the Catholic church and other Christian churches teach that Jesus is both god and man at the same time, a God-man. So obvious the concept that Jesus is man and not to be worshipped, well those religions have a work around for that as does the WTS; the WTS quibbles about the Greek word used for worship many times.Long and convuluted mean to say we understand this, you won't, trust them. And the WTS teaches they are God's representatives on earth (the "anointed" on earth) (not neutralized to only the Governing Body) More like what is said about the Pope that he speaks for God. So the WTS/Anointed/GB speak for god.
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  Beth Sarim

  There was a video a few years ago.

  I think it was pre-pandemic

  GB Samuel Herd & helper Gary Breaux were seen entering a reception hall with people playing music,, dancing around in a trance. And doing everything just short,,,,,of bowing down idolizing & worshipping them.
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  Biahi

  Beth: my reaction to what you just described: 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
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  Beth Sarim

  Biahi

  I thought
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  Sea Breeze

  blondie,
  
  I think the F&DS has gotten several self-promotions since they were organized like in that chart.

  The F&DS class is now just the GB. They certainly are not over the GB if they still exist in WT mythology. Jesus is just an errand boy that mediates prayers, not reconciliation with God and Justification. And Jehovah is synonymous with the GB since they are his mouthpiece and celestial vehicle, his chariot-like organization.
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  blondie

  Sea Breeze, I did update the chart "And the WTS teaches they are God's representatives on earth (the "anointed" on earth) (now (edited) neutralized to only the Governing Body." I have also said the there is a term I have used: "Where is Jesus" in the presentations of the WTS or in the songs they sing. It is always Jehovah, Jehovah, Jehovah. And that Jesus is not just errand boy, he is really just an inanimate tool that their god uses.