The Governing Body is now focusing on those that are PIMOs in the congregation, trying to wake up PIMIs.
They have a video series featuring a mom, dad, and son. The mom is fighting cancer. The dad’s brother and his wife move back into the area after buying a house nearby.
Buying a house is the first setup to suggest they are PIMO, since they’re excited about it and say it’s “everything we wanted.”
Then, the brother’s wife talks to the mom with cancer. She tells her she still looks gorgeous and takes a selfie to prove it. It was actually a sweet gesture. Then she says the mom’s story is something people want to hear and that there are online groups for emotional support. The mom thinks about it later while crying. Then she reflects on Jesus being tempted by Satan to throw himself off a high place so angels would catch him—bringing attention to himself as the Messiah. WTF. It’s not even applicable. The mom decides not to draw attention to herself. This is the second setup to suggest the brother’s wife is PIMO. The message: going outside the congregation for support is selfish.
Next, the brother and his wife is having a conversation with the son, he mentions thinking about going to Bethel. They’re not happy. They respond with something like, “They said the end could come tomorrow when we were in high school. We’re still here. Look at us, we’re Witnesses too, but we have a comfortable life.” This is the third setup to indicate they are PIMO. They compare this to Jesus being tempted by Satan to turn stones into bread or accept the kingdoms of the world. The things the “world” offers.
Then the finale. The brother sends the dad a text: “Read this article. It’ll change your view of the organization.” The dad drives over to confront him. The convo goes something like:
Dad: “Why would you send that to me? You know that’s all lies.”
Brother: “How do you know they’re lies if you haven’t even read it?” (An excellent question.)
Dad: “How could you? The truth saved our lives.” (Ignores the question and gives an emotional response.)
The dad drives off. They compare this to Jesus rejecting Satan during the wilderness temptations. Which I find interesting because Jesus actually listened to Satan’s accusations and reasoned using the scriptures. The dad didn’t hear one accusation and didn’t quote a single scripture.
The video ends. One interesting thing from the talk afterward was this question: “How do you know when to listen and help, and when to reject people like those in the video?” They use Jude 22: “Also, continue showing mercy to some who have doubts.” So helping ones with doubts is ok but not when they are adamant or claim to know something.
Just wanted to share. If you’re trying to wake people up, this info might be useful. Basically: don’t directly confront. That triggers defensiveness that has been reinforced or installed by this kind of content. Instead, act like you have doubts and be patient.
https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/1kktnq7/convention_day_1_video_watch_out_for_pimos/
