Secret Elders Book? Bwahahaha!

by NotFormer 32 Replies latest watchtower scandals

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  FFGhost

  In fact, the phrase "governing body" never occurs in the bible ever

  Their justification for the use of the term “governing body” is based on Hebrews 13:17, “Be obedient to those taking the lead over you…”

  In the original Greek, the phrase “those taking the lead over you” can also be translated “the ones governing you”.

  Since the concept of a “governor” appears there, they run with it and hinge on it what is their sole unchangeable primary doctrine, which is this:

  ”The governing body speaks for God. What they say should be treated literally as if it came from the voice of Jehovah himself”.

  Beyond that, anything - literally 100% anything - is subject to the “new light” treatment. But the “obey the governors of you” concept will never ever ever EVER change.
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  blondie

  But FFGhost, the phrase "governing body" still does not appear in the bible. Just like the word "organization." In fact, the WTS quotes often from the Encyclopedia Brittana saying the since the word "trinity" does not appear in the bible, there is no trinity doctrine supported by the bible. Kind of a 180 from the "proof" of a "governing body." Rather, The Encyclopædia Britannica observes: “Neither the word Trinity nor the explicit doctrine appears in the New Testament . . . The doctrine developed gradually over several centuries and through many controversies.”
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  GLTirebiter

  It is very similar to a corporate Policies and Procedures manual, which is no surprise because that's basically what it is.