Who is really superior?

by mjl 11 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • mjl
    mjl

    Here?s question, we had a talk a few weeks about the "gifts in men," namely the elders. They kept on saying how much more superior the congregation is over the elders, the elders in essence work for us and are our servants or slaves. Nice thought and all but if that?s the case why is there so much secrecy? We aren?t we able to get a copy of their handbook? Just more random thoughts as my light gets brighter?.

    MJL

  • IP_SEC
    IP_SEC

    Many elders lord over the flock. It is the result of being lorded over by the COs and service desk.

  • peacefulpete
    peacefulpete

    It's a lot like the police being "public servants" in reality we (collectively) sacrifice freedom for protection with the acceptance that we (individually) are placing ourselves under their control in the process. The elders represent a second layer of control, into personal and family matters. BTW the verse is spurious: Quoting Targums

  • A Paduan
    A Paduan

    So

    • why can't the congregation give the directions to their 'servants' ?
    • why can't the congregation ask plain questions of their 'servants' ?
    • how come the 'servants' hold jc's for booting out their masters ?
    • how come the 'servants' can enter their masters' bedroom as they please ?
    • how come the 'servants' aren't accountable for lying ?
    • how come the 'servants' aren't accountable to the congregation ?
    • how come the 'servants' get to choose what will be on the menu ?
    • why is the life of the heirs in the power of the 'servants', and not the other way round ?

    And discreet does not mean occult

  • Archimedes
    Archimedes

    And most importantly, why can't we beat the servants?

    Okay, perhaps poor taste....

  • minimus
    minimus

    Cops are public servants but they can put ya in jail.

  • Country Girl
    Country Girl

    There is nothing more superior than creating life in your body. Sure, the menz have a part... but that baby lives in your body and is created by you. They make THINK they are superior, with all their rules, regulations and what nots.. but let THEM try to make a baby in their body and they'll fail in a big way.

    CG

  • whyamihere
    whyamihere

    I AM!

    Brooke

  • A Paduan
    A Paduan
    Cops are public servants but they can put ya in jail.

    They may or may not be public servants - depending where you live In a dictatorship they serve the dictator

  • MerryMagdalene
    MerryMagdalene

    "Beat the servants"...that's funny, Archimedes! And make em bring me some crackers and wine while your at it...

    ~Merry

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