Another nauseating text which proves conclusively that JW's DO NOT practise what they preach!
Monday, May 9
Who are you to be judging your neighbor?—Jas. 4:12.
Humility restrains us from overstepping our authority. If we recognize that we are not authorized to sit in judgment, we will not be quick to criticize others for their faults or question their motives. (Luke 6:37) Humility helps us to avoid being “overly righteous,” looking down on those who may not have the abilities or privileges that we have. (Eccl. 7:16) Humble elders do not view themselves as superior to fellow believers. Rather, such shepherds “consider others superior” and conduct themselves as lesser ones. (Phil. 2:3; Luke 9:48) If we are truly lowly in heart, our words will reflect humility. (Luke 6:45) In conversations with others, we will avoid focusing on our own achievements and privileges. (Prov. 27:2) Instead, we will look for the good in our brothers and sisters and commend them for their positive qualities, abilities, and accomplishments.—Prov. 15:23. w15 2/15 1:8, 10
Let us analyse the text verse by verse:
Humility restrains us from overstepping our authority. If we recognize that we are not authorized to sit in judgment, we will not be quick to criticize others for their faults or question their motives.
How many COUNTLESS times have JW organizational leaders overstepped their authority? They are in no position to be giving advice here!!!
Humility helps us to avoid being “overly righteous,” looking down on those who may not have the abilities or privileges that we have.
Ironic that they are talking about this when title boasting is so prevalent! Think about all the shameless titles that JW's look up to & glorify - Ministerial Servant, Elder, Group Overseer, COBE (Presiding Overseer), Auxiliary Pioneer, Regular Auxiliary Pioneer, Regular Pioneer, Special Pioneer, Missionary, Bethelite, MTS Graduate, Elders' School Graduate, Pioneers' School Graduate, Gilead Graduate, Convention Overseer, Circuit Overseer, District Overseer, Zone Overseer, Branch Committee Member, Branch Overseer, Governing Body Helper, Governing Body Member, etc. If you do not have one or more of these titles, then you will inevitably be looked down upon!
By the way, just to recap - who was the one who said that a brother who is not a Ministerial Servant by the age of 23 is a WRONG choice as a marriage mate?
Humble elders do not view themselves as superior to fellow believers. Rather, such shepherds “consider others superior” and conduct themselves as lesser ones.
LOL!!! Most of us here, if not all, have personal experiences that prove the contrary!
If we are truly lowly in heart, our words will reflect humility.
Take a serious look at Anthony Morris or other GB members. What do their words reflect???
In conversations with others, we will avoid focusing on our own achievements and privileges.
Isn't it the very culture in the organization to glorify those with achievements & privileges???
Instead, we will look for the good in our brothers and sisters and commend them for their positive qualities, abilities, and accomplishments.
How often do you / did you see that happening??? Do you / did you feel truly valued as a JW or neglected, unappreciated, & criticized?