As it pertains to the subject, the big question that everyone that is still a JW should be asking is, is it reasonable too allow a religious organization to determine how you financially support yourselves and others under your care. How many times does the mistake have to be repeated before these people will wake up to the reality that we live in the real world. Education no matter what form it takes (higher or trade) is a benefit and advantage that shouldn’t be ignored.
Fact, if the top brass is so knowledgeable and wise, they wouldn’t be harping on the issue today. Just like politicians and business leaders of the world they like to keep the subordinates ignorant. The GB seem sincere but ask yourself this, how long would they be able to survive outside the fortress without aid or assistance from others? Its always easy to tell people how to live when your living on someones dime. They always call their point of view “balanced advice from the faithful and discreet slave class”
Balance is definitely out of the question when reading the article. When you don’t share their balance view, they lay the guilt trap down!
Here's some food for thought: What did Jesus do before starting his preaching work? 30 Years he must have learned a thing or two about real life, you know the life that normal people have to face on a daily basis. In those days you didn’t survive very long if you sat on your backside so unless Jesus was a beggar or already financially set which is highly unlikely, he was either working with Joseph or someone else. I'd bet you if Jesus was here he would say “walk the straightest line possible in your faith but don’t expect me to give you a living! Don't steal or hurt others to get ahead but do what you have to do too survive and thrive”.
The great GB always forcefully suggesting how and when you should be jumping.