LESSON 54
The Role of “the Faithful and Discreet Slave”
Jesus is the Head of the Christian congregation. (Ephesians 5:23) Today, from his position in heaven, Jesus directs his followers on earth by means of a “faithful and discreet slave.” (Read Matthew 24:45.) Having received an appointment from Jesus himself, the “slave” would have a certain amount of authority but would remain a slave of Christ and serve Christ’s brothers. Who is that slave? How does the slave care for us?
According to this article, Jesus is the head of the Christian congregation. Jesus himself chooses and directs the ''faithful and discreet slave.'' The ''faithful and discreet slave'' remain a slave to Christ and serve brothers all over the world. NO WHERE in this article does it mention that the Governing Body in New York have any authority on who is appointed as a slave or what kind of appointment they receive.
The Watchtower—Study Edition | February 2024
ON WEDNESDAY, January 18, 2023, a special announcement appeared on jw.org, stating that Brothers Gage Fleegle and Jeffrey Winder had been appointed to serve as members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Both brothers have a long history of faithful service to Jehovah.
Gage Fleegle and his wife, Nadia
Jeffrey Winder and his wife, Angela
If Jesus himself chooses and directs the ''faithful and discreet slave'' from all over the world, who really made the decision on appointing the 2 new Governing Body members? Was it really Jesus? Or, was it the Governing Body choosing two of their own, who have a long history at Bethel and were well known to the Governing Body.
NO WHERE IN THIS ARTICLE DOES IT STATE THAT JESUS CHOSE BROTHER FLEEGLE AND BROTHER WINDER FOR THIS APPOINTMENT!