Elders intervening in family issues

by gatorguy 18 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • ZAPPA-ESQUE
    ZAPPA-ESQUE

    Tell him next time that you are recording the conversation "for quality purposes" -

    I told them that they were more than welcome to "come and see me" for a Barbecue and Beer but not to have a Tribunal -

    Should they call me in for a JC, I will tell them that the entire proceedings will be videoed and I will have 2 "assistants" with me - My BiL [an intelligent non-witness and a lawyer /- friend who has offered her services] Also that there is a possibility that I will "broadcast" the said JC on various avenues of Social Media - Cant wait for the day -

  • Iown Mylife
    Iown Mylife

    Proverbs 25:17 Rarely set foot in your neighbor’s house,

    So that he does not get tired of you and hate you.-----------

    good advice for elders, LOL

    Marina

  • blondie
    blondie

    What does the WTS say:

    While our Creator has the right to know all of a person’s private dealings, humans do not. The apostle Peter admonishes all who are interested in gaining God’s favor: “Let none of you suffer as . . . an evildoer or as a busybody in other people’s matters.” (1 Peter 4:15) The apostle Paul also warns against meddling “in other people’s affairs.”—1 Timothy 5:13.

    g03 1/22 pp. 9-12

  • A Reasonable View of Privacy

  • Don't let them pressure you. Just briefly and politely say no and walk away or shut the door. Works for us.
  • stuckinarut2
    stuckinarut2

    DoC and Iownmylife and Blondie nailed the scriptures I have used!

    Present them calmly.

    But either way, they will find it objectionable that you even dare quote scriptures to THEM. That is their role in their mind...not yours! You will be marked as "having a rebellious attitude"...so be prepared fro the backlash....

  • stuckinarut2
    stuckinarut2

    DoC and Iownmylife and Blondie nailed the scriptures I have used!

    Present them calmly.

    But either way, they will find it objectionable that you even dare quote scriptures to THEM. That is their role in their mind...not yours! You will be marked as "having a rebellious attitude"...so be prepared fro the backlash....

  • blondie
    blondie

    I see 2 avatars for stuckinarut but can't see any posts.

  • Listener
    Listener

    Gatorguy, here is one article that may help -

    Watchtower 78 5/1

    14 All the elders should appreciate their position in relation to the other brothers and sisters in the congregation. They are not spiritual bosses or spiritual policemen. They do not have to pry into the lives of other members of the congregation or concern themselves with the personal problems of every brother and sister. The brothers and sisters are dedicated to Jehovah God and usually can work out their salvation in integrity. The elders are available to help when they are called upon, but they should not go beyond proper limits. (Phil. 2:12, 13) The other brothers and sisters have rights and privileges, and so the elders must respect their free moral agency. It is not the business of the elders at their meetings to review all the good points and all the bad points of every publisher. About the only time that it would be appropriate to do this would be when qualifications of brothers to serve as elders or ministerial servants are being considered, or when there is a serious problem involving one in the congregation that calls for careful scrutiny of that particular person.
    Phil 2:12,13 statesConsequently, my beloved ones, in the way that YOU have always obeyed, not during my presence only, but now much more readily during my absence, keep working out YOUR own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for God is the one that, for the sake of [his] good pleasure, is acting within YOU in order for YOU both to will and to act
  • Fisherman
    Fisherman

    usurping my headship but they didn't seem to get the message

  • Khaleesi
    Khaleesi

    Ask them to pay for your rent & mortgage & household utilities first before they can intervene lol

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