“bible illustrations [parables] have more than one aspect.
they … often have a prophetic meaning and application.
moreover, some had a prophetic meaning for the time when they were spoken or shortly thereafter, and some were to have, in addition, a fulfillment in the distant future.” (insight on the scriptures (1988), wtbts, vol 1, pp.
Vanderhoven7
If we are to believe that all the parables were either historical or literal, wouldn't the Matthew 24:45-47 apply only in Jesus's time?
How can the Matthew 24:45-47 parable that the Watchtower Society has been teaching for the last 140 years, really point to the modern ''faithful and discreet slave''?
“bible illustrations [parables] have more than one aspect.
they … often have a prophetic meaning and application.
moreover, some had a prophetic meaning for the time when they were spoken or shortly thereafter, and some were to have, in addition, a fulfillment in the distant future.” (insight on the scriptures (1988), wtbts, vol 1, pp.
“Bible illustrations [parables] have more than one aspect. They … often have a prophetic meaning and application. Moreover, some had a prophetic meaning for the time when they were spoken or shortly thereafter, and some were to have, in addition, a fulfillment in the distant future.” (Insight on the Scriptures (1988), WTBTS, Vol 1, pp. 1176)
Parables and other illustrations related in the Bible did not necessarily take place in actuality. Furthermore, since the purpose of these stories is to teach a moral lesson, there is no need to seek a symbolic meaning in every detail.
In one breath they teach that the parables are not literal, but in the Matthew 24:45-47 parable, there are actual "faithful and discreet slaves'' on earth today. Why is this parable taken literal when others are not? How do they explain this one?
in this week's wt study, the article suggests that you might be discouraged because you were not given wt "privileges".
but here is the unintended admission: "jehovah" has picked a lying servant, putting on deceptive bible dramas to do his bidding.
1 kings 22. passing over those with more honest intentions.
An adulterous murder, David was not allowed the privilege to build the temple , decried that loss of privilege, but retained many others
14. What outstanding example did King David set?
14 Because of the limitations of age, health, or other factors, we may not be eligible to receive a certain assignment or privilege in the congregation or circuit. In that connection, we can learn from the example of King David. When told that he had not been chosen to build God’s temple—something that David had dearly hoped to do—he gave full support to the one whom God had selected for the assignment. David even contributed generously toward the project. What an outstanding example to follow!—2 Sam. 7:12, 13; 1 Chron. 29:1, 3-5.
You may be too young or too old, have health issues, do not put in enough field service hours, have no clout or pull to receive an assignment, but according to the Bible narrative, David is sited for his fine example. The study article forgets to mention all of King David's wives, his adultery with Batsheba, leading him to arrange the death of her husband, Uriah.
What a fine example David set!
i stopped going to kingdom hall meetings about nine years ago.
i was fading for the longest time, refused to go out in field service, dropped out of the ministry school talks, no longer answered at the watchtower study, arrived at the meetings the last second, and left as soon as possible.
i couldn't take attending the meetings any longer.
I bumped into a JW "friend" one day who said, "I hear you guys are missing a lot of meetings?"
I used to sit next to the last row at my Kingdom Hall. An elder, wife and their two boys would sit in front of me. The boys were about six and four years old.
Five years ago at my mom's funeral, the oldest boy told me that he missed seeing me, and wanted to know when I was coming back to the meetings. He was really sincere. I really had no answer.
i stopped going to kingdom hall meetings about nine years ago.
i was fading for the longest time, refused to go out in field service, dropped out of the ministry school talks, no longer answered at the watchtower study, arrived at the meetings the last second, and left as soon as possible.
i couldn't take attending the meetings any longer.
Fadeway1962
2-3 weeks before the lockdown ,I was attending a meeting about every 6 weeks or so but I would arrive late and leave early
Were you ever asked why you were missing so many meetings?
i stopped going to kingdom hall meetings about nine years ago.
i was fading for the longest time, refused to go out in field service, dropped out of the ministry school talks, no longer answered at the watchtower study, arrived at the meetings the last second, and left as soon as possible.
i couldn't take attending the meetings any longer.
I stopped going to Kingdom Hall meetings about nine years ago. I was fading for the longest time, refused to go out in field service, dropped out of the Ministry School talks, no longer answered at the Watchtower Study, arrived at the meetings the last second, and left as soon as possible. I couldn't take attending the meetings any longer. My sanity was taking a toll on me. Being true to myself, I walked out of the door and never went back.
what do you think of him?
i know he’s a great golfer.
we know he just got into a major car accident (again).. i respect his golfing abilities but personally i’ve never cared for him and i think the press glorifies him sooo much.
An over glorified sport celebrity.
that’s what coca-cola is telling their employees.
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this is ridiculous!.
Coca Cola, thou dost doublethink too much.
Coming soon!
i have heard a few whispers that once again they are going to be changing the generation teaching.
does anybody have on info on this?.
i would love to be able to hit my family with a. .
On the other hand, two-group generation concept is so absurd that they may feel their hand is being forced, for even in their ivory tower, they must be aware that even those who understand it don’t really believe it. Short of decoupling the ‘generation’ from the year 1914 completely, it’s hard to see what they could have up their sleeve. I genuinely hope the rumour is false – this overlapping-groups generation is such a valuable weapon to use against them.
