Jan 1-06
To be studied on Febuary 5th.2006 study article, the first paragraph only.
“A YOUNG man wanted to be more useful in his congregation. The problem was that his secular work interfered with his regular meeting attendance. How did he address the situation? He simplified his life, resigned from his job, and in time found employment that did not interfere with his Christian activities. Today, he earn much less than before, but he still cares for his family's needs and is much better able to support the congregation.”
WT Style of Writing- is kinda cool some would say, others may not –
Does the exp related above reflect the Speical Writing Style of the Boys in Writing, each person must decide for themselves- but let me share some light on the WT Style of Writing
When I was at bethel my mentor explained to me the need to make experiences in ones talk Live and to keep it updated and fresh-
he gave me some examples of how this is done in the Writing Dept where he works it- it was quite revealing to say the least
First off never date your exp, this way it can be 50yrs old and still sound fresh and the most important point of all:
“Provide ONLY enough info so that the exp will be encouraging”
now that was powerful especially when he explained it to me.
For example the wt will relate an exp of jw under ban and a bro trying to cross the ck point and the guard fails to ck his bag- well when it is told to the rank and file – under the artilcle lets say “Jehovah Protects his Servants” the rank and file jw is like “WOW Jah protects his people”
But what the wt writer has failed to tell you is that the last 6 bro who tried to get thru got caught, but of course that would defeat the who purpose, so did they lie, of course not, but that little extra pc of in you didn’t have would have put things in a different light-
Another example he gave- we hear about the sister that crossed alligator waters to get to the meetings under the article lets say “What prevents you from attending the meeting?”
Well it sound to the avg Western JW – Man if she can cross those waters, I know I can drive 3 blocks on meeting night- but what they fail to tell you in the article is that this sister -along with every other person in this village-- have been crossing this river- this way for decades every day to take care of their daily business
One of my favorite ones was about a bro who was from NC/SC if I am not mistaken- if you are an old timer you might recall this one- it was about a bro who farmed Tobacco, I recall this so well cause in NC where I am from Tobacco farming was CASH KING
When I was growing up, well during the 60/70s the wt came out about smoking and this was a big issue in my area cause lots of bro worked, sold, smoked tobacco so folks I know were personally impacted-
Well the wt related an exp of a bro who when this NEW Light came out SOLD his business and it was held up as an example of Great Sacrifice in order to do the will of Jehovah, well what the Boys in Writing failed to tell the rank and file, is how it actually went down-
I didn’t find out about this until one day at Bethel for breakfast this bro was sitting at the GB table and brought Greetings from FL-
Well like so many other days, you see guest come and go, until my Table Head Sam Buck told us who the old guy was-
Well he sold his business alright- to the tune of a FEW MILLION DOLLARS, he was a big time tobacco farmer who cashed out $$$$$$- and was now retired living the good life in Fl, while many other jw who worked in tobacco plants at $4 and hour had quit their jobs, thinking as it were:
“If that Bro in the Mag can quit the business , then I will too”
Take the account related above- do we know if this young man, is not the son of a very well to do jw family? The wt writers know that in the org are millions of rank and file who rely on EVERY Word in the publications for deeper understanding
I recall how many Elders and CO would use the phrase:
, “Brothers Did you catch that “FINE POINT” in the wt this Sunday, It’s the first time I have seen the Slave comment on xyz IN PRINT”
So will some jw read this about man who Quit his job before he even got another job and try it thinking – HEY JAH provided for him he will provide for me the same way
What the wt doesn’t tell you are the number of jw who have jumped up and quit jobs to attend conventions, etc meeting only to struggle long and hard looking for a job-
The wt often used Extreme examples such as this, instead of relating of a bro who starting looking First, instead they relate the story of the guy who Quit First-
But hey you got to love the WT Style of Writing
