Watchtower Jul 22 - Jesus directed the GB on how to deal with Covid

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  • Listener
    Listener

    14 Jesus provides wise direction in times of crisis. The benefits of that direction were evident when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. While many in the world were uncertain about what course to take, Jesus made sure that we received clear guidance to keep us safe. We were encouraged to wear face coverings when out in public and to practice physical distancing. The elders were reminded to maintain regular contact with all in the congregation and to be aware of their physical and spiritual needs. (Isa. 32:1, 2) We received additional direction and encouragement by means of Governing Body updates.

    14 Jesus provides wise direction in times of crisis. The benefits of that direction were evident when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. While many in the world were uncertain about what course to take, Jesus made sure that we received clear guidance to keep us safe. We were encouraged to wear face coverings when out in public and to practice physical distancing. The elders were reminded to maintain regular contact with all in the congregation and to be aware of their physical and spiritual needs. (Isa. 32:1, 2) We received additional direction and encouragement by means of Governing Body updates.

    The claim is that Jesus gave them clear direction, including direction to keep them safe. All the direction that was given was wise.

    There's no question that the GB provided direction in regards to the Kingdom Halls and witnessing. Claiming that it came from Jesus without any evidence whatsoever. In fact, there is evidence that proves it came from elsewhere.

    The wearing of facemasks and social distancing was directed through their great harlot, being WHO as part of the UN. Government mandates necessitated changes to the Door to Door work and meeting in the KHs.

    They don't stand out as having results any different to other religions in general.

  • Rattigan350
    Rattigan350

    "The elders were reminded to maintain regular contact with all in the congregation and to be aware of their physical and spiritual needs"

    I didn't receive any of that contact and they were not interested in my needs.

  • inbetween
    inbetween

    agree, the org always tries to take credit for anything positive.

    small remark: UN is the wild beast, not the whore, which is babylon the Great

  • ozziepost
    ozziepost
    14 Jesus provides wise direction in times of crisis

    In that case he was providing that same direction to peoples around the world because what they claim as direction to them mirrors what all people were hearing.

    It would be more convincing if they could show they received direction that was unique to them.

  • punkofnice
    punkofnice
    14 Jesus provides wise direction in times of crisis. The benefits of that direction were evident when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

    All I can think of is....

  • Listener
    Listener

    Inbetween, thanks for the correction

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    Here's a link to the July, 2022 Watchtower article

    https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-july-2022/Support-Our-Overseer-Jesus/

  • ozziepost
    ozziepost
    The elders were reminded to maintain regular contact with all in the congregation and to be aware of their physical and spiritual needs. (Isa. 32:1, 2)

    That scripture speaks of princes ruling for justice, a bit of a stretch to claim it’s a prophecy about elders in JW congregations in the past couple of years caring for the members of their congregations in times of need.

    What might be appropriate though is the use of the term “ruling” - we sure know about that, eh !

  • BoogerMan
    BoogerMan

    Clearly, JESUS must also have guided the G.B. to instruct all JW's to get the "life-saving" jabs.

    I wonder how many JW's died in 2021, thanks to a 40% increase in deaths?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GXvV6Pybns

  • Atlantis
    Atlantis

    Listener:

    Thank you for this information. The Watchtower must have forgotten about the letter they sent out, admitting that the covid-19 infection rate was "higher" with JW's than the general public.

    So, what kind of direction is that? Didn't they also show a video with a GB member describing over 20 thousand deaths in the organization?

    These "jack-asses" make this stuff up as they go along!

    Atlantis!

  • TonusOH
    TonusOH

    Bad things are chalked up to "unforeseen circumstances befall us all (Eccl. 9:11)".

    Good things are chalked up to "see? We really do have direct guidance from God!"

    Anything in between is interpreted in whichever way suits their narrative. And if you want to believe badly enough, all of the explanations make perfect, obvious sense.

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