why are jehovah's witnesses as a whole not permitted to read the elder's manual?.
on the first day of the unfermented cakes, well before his arrest and sacrificial death, jesus christ instructed his disciples on how to prepare for the passover.
when he did so, he did not provide advance, detailed instructions for all of his disciples; instead, he dispatched only two of them to find a suitable location, which he evidently had already planned with the householder.
Why are Jehovah's Witnesses as a whole not permitted to read the elder's manual?
This publication has been prepared to help elders to "shepherd the flock of God." -1 Pet. 5:2.
This publication is not for sale.
It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations.
BUT Only Elders can see or read it!
pg 55, paragraph 25:.
there are times when an emotionally distressed.
christian may seek professional help.. whether a christian or his family pursues treatment.
I think they might be talking about hypnotherapy;
where you could be in a trance like state and not be aware of what you are saying and doing!
Only an opinion.
below are examples in which judicial action.
would likely not be warranted:.
after attending a social gathering at a single sister's.
"those elders camping out near her home"
To any readers who doubt this statement;
this does and has really happened in our local cong!
Awesome! Thank you
below are examples in which judicial action.
would likely not be warranted:.
after attending a social gathering at a single sister's.
Yes please! BUT
Chapter 5:12 page 63
"12. The elders cannot apply one rule to every case; each situation has unique circumstances. After two elders have thoroughly investigated, the body of elders should use good judgment in determining whether serious wrongdoing has occurred. If elders are unsure how to proceed, they should consult with the branch office."
Consult the big boys!
i'd like to compare, also anybody have old ones find anything new or different?
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i'm also curious if any of the old ones told elders to discourage ones from going to the police or not or if that was a orally taught rule / call the branch.
Here is a link to one:
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or is tofu your bag?.
coco ambivalent.
I must be; made 'Shepherds Pie' today,
I used Harissa paste in it so it was a North African shepherd!
lets play a guessing game to help us remain patient while the "shepherding' book is being scanned by more elders than i am gonna admit cuz i don't wanna embarrass the service department!.
so we know it is a softcover..... (if you are an elder and have yours-- mums the word-- please pass on playing and just enjoy the board speculation).
speculation:.
When they publish the "New Real Flock Book" it will be bright scarlet red with gold lettering.
It will be full of pictures detailing every aspect; there will be all the 'bits you can touch' and all the 'bits you can't touch'; this will make it easier for identifying exactly what you are guilty of!
PS It will also be available as a DVD
since our fellow member "yknot" is posting a serial commentary on the latest "flock" book, i thought this would be of interest for some of you.
5:20)" - flock, unit 5(c), page 119. note that the flock book states that the defense witnesses must be excused after giving their testimony, so the rest of the hearing is "secret" to even them.
" - flock unit 5(b) page 111.. in the case of this kind of circumstantial evidence, the accused is presumed guilty, not innocent.
Superb AND True! In most legal systems you can read the 'law books' in a library or at least borrow them and make notes to prepare yourself for any eventuality.
In the JW system you have no right of access to any of the material. The elders can and DO make up anything they like and swear blind their opinion IS in The Flock Book.
I KNOW! - from bitter experience.
to the household of god, israel, and those who go with... may you all have peace!.
well, the predecessor thread really invoked some emotions, didn't it?
good and bad.
Who is Shelby?
Well I only asked!
