by Nicholaus Kopernicus 25 Replies latest watchtower bible
I like this quote about the elders- this is pretty funny- " Never would we want them ( the elders ) to lose their joy or to sigh because of something we do. " Yeah, right.
How about this quote being re-written more accurately, " Never would we want the brothers or sisters to lose their joy or to sigh because of something the ELDERS do. "
I think that's a tad more accurate. Give me a break
18. How can we strengthen our brotherly love for our elders? 18 “Remember those who are taking the lead.” (Read Hebrews 13:7, 17.) When we think about the hard work that our elders do for us—all without financial reward—our brotherly love and feelings of appreciation for them are strengthened. Never would we want them to lose their joy or to sigh because of something we do. Rather, by our obedience and submission, we “give them extraordinary consideration in love because of their work.”—1 Thess. 5:13
JW: So GB brothers, I see that you would not want the elders to lose joy or sigh because of something you do. Is that correct?
GB: Well, yes.
JW: So then, if the elders lose joy and sigh because of something you do, does that mean you are going to stop doing it?
GB: No! No! Not at all!
JW: Could you explain that answer please?
GB: Well, we are not going to change what we do. It's just that we don't want the elders to lose joy and sigh because of what we do. It's very simple. If the elders lose joy and sigh, they will have to examine themselves and make whatever corrections are necessary so as not to lose joy and sigh. An adjustment in their thinking may be necessary. In fact, an adjustment in the thinking of all JW's is necessary at times. Except ours, of course.
STFU and be stressed.
DD
