The Watchtower—Study Edition | February 2022 Trust in Jehovah ...We really meant ''the Governing Body''

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  RULES & REGULATIONS

  The Watchtower—Study Edition | February 2022

  STUDY ARTICLE 6

  Do You Trust in Jehovah’s Way of Doing Things?

  15 As the end of this system of things draws near, we need to trust in Jehovah’s way of doing things as never before. Why? During the great tribulation, we may receive instructions that seem strange, impractical, or illogical. Of course, Jehovah will not speak to us personally. He will likely provide direction through his appointed representatives. That will hardly be the time to second-guess the direction or to view it with skepticism, wondering, ‘Is this really coming from Jehovah, or are the responsible brothers acting on their own?’ How will you fare during that crucial time in human history? The answer might be indicated by how you view theocratic direction now. If you trust the direction we receive today and readily obey, you will likely do the same during the great tribulation.​—Luke 16:10.

  
  

  This paragraph is another way the Watchtower Society use fear mongering to control their members. They slide this paragraph in to show that Jehovah only speaks to the Governing body when the great tribulation rolls around, no matter how strange, impractical, or illogical their instructions will be.

  The whole article really shows its true colors on, ''not what Jehovah wants'' but ''what what the Governing Body want'' today. Everything is cleverly disguised using Jehovah's name, not the Governing Body. Mind controls at its finest!

  What are Jehovah's Governing Body way of doing things according to this article?

  Even those of us who have been in the truth for many years must never lose sight of the fact that Jehovah’s way of doing things is always best.

  
  

  The more we learn about Jehovah and his standards, the more we develop trust in his judgments. Even if a Bible account raises questions that we cannot answer at present, we know more than enough about our God to be certain that he “is righteous in all his ways.”​
  

  
  

  Nevertheless, Jehovah is not obliged to explain himself to us. As our Creator, he does not need our approval, either before or after he acts.​—

  
  

  We show that we trust in Jehovah’s way of doing things by heeding the direction we receive from the organization and the elders.
  

  
  

  For example, in recent years many congregations and circuits have been reorganized. In some cases, the elders have asked publishers to support a different congregation with a view to making the best use of the seating capacity in our Kingdom Halls. If we are asked to join a new congregation, we may find it difficult to leave friends and family.

  
  

  We do well to remember that disfellowshipping is Jehovah’s arrangement and that it benefits the congregation and may benefit the wrongdoer.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
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  Ding

  I wonder how many of the GB really believe their pronouncements come from Jehovah.
  
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  FedUpJW

  The answer might be indicated by how you view theocratic direction now. If you trust the direction we receive today and readily obey, you will likely do the same during the great tribulation.

  Anyone can pull a scripture out of their hat to "prove" their argument. My reply to the above statement would be to use the WT own words, "The governing body is neither inspired or infallible." And that they are "imperfect men." Then refer to (Luke 6:39) . . .Then he also told them an illustration: “A blind man cannot guide a blind man, can he? Both will fall into a pit, will they not?
  If the governing body is NOT inspired they are in effect "blind". I do not see any benefit to following a blind guide.
  
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  FedUpJW

  I wonder how many of the GB really believe their pronouncements come from Jehovah.

  Perhaps most of them. With the exception of Tight Pants. I kind of think he probably thinks HE is the one speaking in God's ear instead of the other way around.
  
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  RULES & REGULATIONS

  
  

  What will help us to trust and obey the direction we receive during the great tribulation? (See paragraph 15)

  During the great tribulation, we may receive instructions that seem strange, impractical, or illogical. Of course, Jehovah will not speak to us personally. He will likely provide direction through his appointed representatives. That will hardly be the time to second-guess the direction or to view it with skepticism, wondering, ‘Is this really coming from Jehovah, or are the responsible brothers acting on their own?’ How will you fare during that crucial time in human history?

  The Great Tribulation is finally here! Jehovah's Witnesses are gathered in a secret meeting place to find out their instructions to safety. Who will take the final direction?

  The appointed representative is seen with the final instructions (holding a tablet). The directions may sound strange, impractical or even illogical. Why even question the representative while he is leading the direction to safety?

  The brother standing up looks like he doesn't agree with what he is being told. Don't be like him! Be like the rest that are pictured. They look like they will not second-guess the direction.

  The whole point of this Watchtower Study is don't ask questions on any direction the Watchtower Society is taking! Overlook all the false beliefs, promises and false doctrines throughout its 140 year history.
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  nowwhat?

  So how are they going to receive vital instructions when the government raids headquarters and shuts down their internet?
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  nowwhat?

  Where was the life saving direction for the brothers in Nazi Germany, Malawi, Russia?
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  hoser

  They want your money and your time. That will be the strange direction. Sell everything you have, give your money to “Jehovah” as there is this scripture here that says he owns it all anyway and you would be stealing from Jehovah if you wanted to keep it for yourself.
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  WTWizard

  And what if the directions joke-hova provides benefit, not us, but joke-hova? Who simply wants us all enslaved. That thing is responsible for one of the wimpiest "diseases" I have ever heard of resulting in dangerous vaccines being forced on us all and for everyone to be locked down. This in order to funnel all of our wealth into joke-hova and its "chosen people". And, do you think the Filthful and Disgraceful Slavebugger is going to do any better? I don't.
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  FFGhost

  There was a post on this site many years ago, explaining how to read WT articles to understand what they really mean.

  For example, every time you see the word "Jehovah", substitute in "us" or "the governing body". Every time you see "we", substitute in "you".

  So, for example, if you read "Surely we would be wise if we followed Jehovah's loving direction! We would never want to upset him", what they really mean is "Surely you would be wise if you followed the governing body's loving direction! You would never want to upset us."

  There were a few other substitution guidelines, but it was a post long ago and there are so many posts here now it would be virtually impossible to find it.