The point of the quote from the 2008 WT is that they clearly claim divine direction from Jesus, Jehovah and the holy spirit.
Modern JWs are running around in circles with 'important' work to do and have no idea what they personally believe.
The idea of following the GB even if :
At that time, the life-saving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not.
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/w20131115/seven-shepherds-eight-dukes/ ( par 17 )
We find that following the GB is not practical, sound or strategic ( from a human standpoint?)
Jws are trapped or they will be shunned for disagreeing with lies from the GB.
Quite ironic.