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  Governing Body's failed doctrines blamed on Jehovah's gradual revealment

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh9w8zmgli0.

  ( starts at the 21:00 minute mark ) governing body member jeffrey winder reveals the real reason for the failed doctrines throughout the watchtower's 150 year history.

  he claims that the governing body are neither inspired or infallible.. the governing body do not need to apologize for getting doctrines wrong.. the governing body ''do their best with what they have and what they understand at the time.''.

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  The are literally blaming God for the failed information they dreamed up. They publish what God reveals to them. I should hope that the JW who hear this will not get caught up in the wordiness of it and miss the point that they are really calling God a liar. ( in other words, if they got it wrong,it's because God didn't reveal it correctly to start with.)

  EXACTLY! Notice in this article how they use the word ''clarification'' instead of failed information, false revelations and made up information.
  

  • yb16 p. 25-p. 27 par. 1
  • The Light Keeps Getting Brighter

  The Light Keeps Getting Brighter

  BECAUSE true worshippers acknowledge Jehovah as the Source of spiritual light, they eagerly pray that God’s ‘light and truth’ will lead and guide them. (Ps. 43:3) While the world is in dense spiritual darkness, the true God continues to shed light upon his people. As a result, their path “is like the bright morning light that grows brighter and brighter.” (Prov. 4:18) Increasing light from Jehovah continues to illuminate their way organizationally, doctrinally, and morally. What are some of our beliefs that have been clarified in recent years?
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  Governing Body's failed doctrines blamed on Jehovah's gradual revealment

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh9w8zmgli0.

  ( starts at the 21:00 minute mark ) governing body member jeffrey winder reveals the real reason for the failed doctrines throughout the watchtower's 150 year history.

  he claims that the governing body are neither inspired or infallible.. the governing body do not need to apologize for getting doctrines wrong.. the governing body ''do their best with what they have and what they understand at the time.''.

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh9w8zMgLI0

  

  ( starts at the 21:00 minute mark ) Governing Body member Jeffrey Winder reveals the real reason for the failed doctrines throughout the Watchtower's 150 year history.

  He claims that the Governing Body are neither inspired or infallible.

  The Governing Body do not need to apologize for getting doctrines wrong.

  The Governing Body ''DO THEIR BEST WITH WHAT THEY HAVE AND WHAT THEY UNDERSTAND AT THE TIME.''

  So, what excuse do the Governing Body use for getting doctrinal matters wrong?

  Blame it on Jehovah! Jehovah reveals all matters gradually, and when it is needed.

  Sorry Mr. Winder and rest of the lying Governing Body members throughout your failed history: The truth never adjusts, only lies adjust.
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  Is there “new light” on 1914?

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  i’m hearing paraphrasing like “we just don’t know” .

  is this regarding 1914?

  or micheal the arch angel?.

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  Interesting how Samuel Herd mocks and minimizes Anthony Morris' military service saying that Tony was a not a Green Beret.

  Where does Sam say that about about Tony?

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXP0zRM2lLQ
  
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  Is there “new light” on 1914?

  by wallsofjericho in

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  i’m hearing paraphrasing like “we just don’t know” .

  is this regarding 1914?

  or micheal the arch angel?.

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  The Governing Body are notorious for reversing previous doctrines with no discussion. Where are the scriptures on the reversal of ''field service hours''? Where are the scriptures on the reversal of ''beards''?

  These new ''Governing Body Clowns'' know that they can flip/flop and the rank and file will eat it up. More proof that they are making things up as they go along. There's no divine guidance of any kind among them... just stupid, mislead followers.
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  Are You Ready for the Most Important Day of the Year?

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  luke 22:14 so when the hour came, he reclined at the table along with the apostles.

  and he said to them: “i have greatly desired to eat this passover with you before i suffer; 16 for i tell you, i will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of god.” 17 and accepting a cup, he gave thanks and said: “take this and pass it from one to the other among yourselves, 18 for i tell you, from now on, i will not drink again from the product of the vine until the kingdom of god comes.”.

  19 also, he took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: “this means my body, which is to be given in your behalf.

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  enoughisenough : ( not about a ruling heavenly class )

  Matthew 27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the[b] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
  
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  Are You Ready for the Most Important Day of the Year?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  luke 22:14 so when the hour came, he reclined at the table along with the apostles.

  and he said to them: “i have greatly desired to eat this passover with you before i suffer; 16 for i tell you, i will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of god.” 17 and accepting a cup, he gave thanks and said: “take this and pass it from one to the other among yourselves, 18 for i tell you, from now on, i will not drink again from the product of the vine until the kingdom of god comes.”.

  19 also, he took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: “this means my body, which is to be given in your behalf.

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  LUKE 22:14 So when the hour came, he reclined at the table along with the apostles. And he said to them: “I have greatly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16 for I tell you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.” 17 And accepting a cup, he gave thanks and said: “Take this and pass it from one to the other among yourselves, 18 for I tell you, from now on, I will not drink again from the product of the vine until the Kingdom of God comes.”

  19 Also, he took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: “This means my body, which is to be given in your behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” Also, he did the same with the cup after they had the evening meal, saying: “This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood, which is to be poured out in your behalf.

  
  

  The Watchtower—Study Edition | January 2024

  
  

  STUDY ARTICLE 2

  Are You Ready for the Most Important Day of the Year?

  19 Is it any wonder that Jesus arranged for us to observe the Memorial of his death each year? When we do, we benefit ourselves and others in many ways. (Isa. 48:17, 18) We grow in our love for Jehovah and Jesus. We show how much we appreciate what they have done for us. We strengthen our bonds with our fellow believers. And we may help others learn how they too can enjoy the blessings that the ransom makes possible. Let us do all we can, then, to be ready for this year’s Memorial​—the most important day of the year!

  If I read Luke 22:14-20, Jesus only extended an invitation to his apostles. Jesus never invited anyone that wasn't going to rule with him in heaven. There were no observers in the room, nor an invitation to non-Christians.

  Jesus never arranged for anyone to fill a seat and observe the Memorial. The whole point of the observation and invitation of the Memorial is for the Governing Body demonstrate and consolidate their power over the rank & file!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
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  Geoffrey Jackson has a beard now

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  I zoomed in on this photo of Geoffrey Jackson. You can clearly see that this has been photoshopped. Look at how the hair makes a straight line on the top of his lip. Also, everything looks unproportioned. FAKE! FAKE! FAKE!
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  Why are the 2 newly appointed Governing Body Members from Bethel, when there are anointed ones all over the world? they could have used.

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  no-zombie

  So we should expect that new Governing Body members will always be American citizens, and any idea a truly international and ethically diverse Faithful slave, will only exist in our dreams.

  DisgruntledFool

  So it seems that what we have here with the Governing Body is almost a case of apostolic succession where new members of the Governing Body are chosen from among their own kind.

  Exactly! An all American White Boys Club! Samuel Herd is the only non-white...used as a Religious pacifier.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
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  Why are the 2 newly appointed Governing Body Members from Bethel, when there are anointed ones all over the world? they could have used.

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  Are they more likely to appoint someone they know well or someone they've never met?

  My point is that Jesus never enters the picture in appointing these 2 new Governing Body members. The Watchtower Society is just a man-made Business Corporation disguising as a Religion. There are no ''faithful and discreet slaves'' on this earth, and if there were, the Society would put them to a better use in the teaching and preaching work. These 2 brothers are just corporate men.

  As Anony Mous stated: Both of them were already lackeys at the GB.
  
  

  
  
  

  
  
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  Why are the 2 newly appointed Governing Body Members from Bethel, when there are anointed ones all over the world? they could have used.

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  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!