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  More "Elders" Doubt They Are Appointed By The "Holy Spirit"!

  by Bubblegum Apotheosis in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the study edition of the watchtower says the elders are appointed by jehovah's holy spirit.

  it's confounding the society does not realize that more and more elders, do not accept this claim.

  i have racked my brain, wondering how many brothers and sisters actually believe this, fall hook and sinker.

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  AnonJW

  Here is some extra on the subject:

  w023/15p.14par.7ChristLeadsHisCongregation

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  As in the first century, a small group of qualified men from among the anointed overseers now serve as the Governing Body, representing the composite faithful and discreet slave. Our Leader uses this Governing Body to appoint qualified men—whether spirit-anointed or not—as elders in the local congregations. In this regard, the holy spirit, which Jehovah has given Jesus authority to employ, plays a pivotal role. (Acts 2:32, 33) First of all, these overseers must meet the requirements set out in God’s Word, which was inspired by holy spirit. (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 2 Peter 1:20, 21) The recommendations and appointments are made after prayer and under the guidance of the holy spirit. Additionally, the individuals appointed give evidence of producing the fruitage of that spirit. (Galatians 5:22, 23) Paul’s counsel, then, applies with equal force to all elders, whether anointed or not: “Pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the holy spirit has appointed you overseers.” (Acts 20:28)
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  More "Elders" Doubt They Are Appointed By The "Holy Spirit"!

  by Bubblegum Apotheosis in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the study edition of the watchtower says the elders are appointed by jehovah's holy spirit.

  it's confounding the society does not realize that more and more elders, do not accept this claim.

  i have racked my brain, wondering how many brothers and sisters actually believe this, fall hook and sinker.

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  AnonJW

  90% of the Elders that I know are good guys, misguided yes but genuine in what they do. Totally agree though, Holy spirit simply can't be involved in the appointing of such men, servants either. Some as we know actually lie when asked those questions re past sins and child abuse. The Holy spirit would detect this?
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  does their daily text for today point to the examples mentioned being a big problem

  by therevealer in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  *** text for february-19-12 ***.

  sunday, february 19. happy are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness.-matt.

  5:6.. genuine christians today need to guard against being unduly influenced by the pleasure-mad spirit of this world.

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  AnonJW

  drug abuse - seldom a problem (smoking perhaps if you count that)

  alcohol abuse - big problem but hardly picked up on, what happens in the bar, stays in the bar!

  pornography - always going on about it, elders an min servants often get an ear bashing I hear

  extreme sports - ?

  various illicit activities in an effort to excite their senses :

  1. Not legallypermittedorauthorized;unlicensed;unlawful.

  2. disapproved of or not permitted for moral or ethicalreasons Yeh, plenty of this about
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  Are trustees also elders?

  by JW-g/f in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am new to this board.

  i have never really been in touch with jw until just recently and have a question:.

  uk congregations: are the trustees at the same time elders and can a trustee or elder be inactive?.

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  AnonJW

  I beileve that you do have to be an elder to be a trustee, although not all elders are. For instance, if an elder was made bankrupt in business that would disqualify him. There are other reasons why an elder could refuse to be on the board of trustees.
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  Did You Know?

  by AnonJW in

  1. jw
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  that if you are a congregation member you can ask to see the updated (jan 2012) child safeguarding policy, all 46 pages of it.the elders have been instructed to make it available to those that make the request!.

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  It's the case in the UK , not sure about elsewhere.
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  Did You Know?

  by AnonJW in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  that if you are a congregation member you can ask to see the updated (jan 2012) child safeguarding policy, all 46 pages of it.the elders have been instructed to make it available to those that make the request!.

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  AnonJW

  That if you are a congregation member you can ask to see the updated (Jan 2012) Child Safeguarding Policy, all 46 pages of it.The Elders have been instructed to make it available to those that make the request!
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  American Football for a Brit

  by cofty in

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  i'm watching the superbowl live in the uk.

  any tips on the what is going on?

  i have worked out the offensive team have to gain a certain amount of yards within a certain number of downs?.

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sD_8prYOxo
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  ok jw teaching aside, can you see a time coming when religon will cease to exist?

  by highdose in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  possibly this could happen in a dramatic sudden way or a slow burn but can you see the human race progressing to the point were they no longer need to belive in these myths and legends?.

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  Won't happen but I believe that people holding a religious view will some day be in the minority, this was interesting:

  Christianity is slowly, but surely losing ground in England and Wales, according to an official survey yesterday.

  The number who declare themselves to be Christian has dropped by nearly 10 per cent in five years, while the number of non-believers is growing.

  The state research into race and religion also showed that Christians are less than half as likely to attend a place of worship as followers of other traditions.

  The Citizenship Survey showed that Christianity remains the faith of the great majority of the population. But its share dropped from 77 per cent to 70 per cent between 2005 and 2010.

  Over the same period the numbers who say they have no religion went up from 15 per cent to 21 per cent.

  The findings were published days after David Cameron’s speech on the importance of Christianity to Britain, in which he urged the Church of England and its leader, the Archbishop of Canterbury, to take a lead in restoring moral values.

  Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2077775/This-shrinking-Christian-nation-Number-believers-falls-10-just-years.html#ixzz1hdGFoXKc
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  Is it true..

  by iamwhoiam in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ...that there is a literature invoice the congregation has to pay every month in order to recieve literature?

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  AnonJW

  No
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  FWD Email from dub mother-in-law

  by sabastious in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  dear brothers & sisters,.

  here is a most interesting bible reference work to add.

  to your digital theocratic library:.

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  AnonJW

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