Still working my way through it, it is an astonishing magazine. Here are some thoughts so far -
Meaning of Discreet as in F&DS
W 2007 9/1
Hence, when Jesus described the faithful slave as discreet, he indicated that those represented by that slave would display discernment, foresight, and good judgment because they base their faith, actions, and teachings on God’s Word of truth.
[Footnote]
“Discreet” translates the Greek word phro′ni·mos. The work Word Studies in the New Testament, by M. R. Vincent, comments that this word most frequently refers to practical wisdom and prudence.
In the current Watchtower they explain why there are changes, they state
As we might expect, over the years Jehovah has helped “the faithful and discreet slave” to become steadily more discreet. Discretion has led to greater caution when it comes to calling a Bible account a prophetic drama unless there is a clear Scriptural basis for doing so.
They state this even though nothing in the parable indicates that the FDS would become more faithful and more discreet over the years. The same magazine goes on about how they are keeping things clear and simple in explaining parables and not putting a meaning to every little aspect of the parable. Instead, they obviously are still sticking to the idea of making things up whenever they please. The FDS even goes on to state that the master would return and if they were still faithful & discreet he would reward them, it was not contingent on them becoming more faithful and discreet.
By claiming the the FDS has become more discreet, the current members of the GB are elevating themselves above their predecessors, they are also putting into question whether their predecessors were even wise and prudent at all. Without doubt, they are saying that in the past not much caution was being displayed.
The Good Samaritanand their ‘clear’ understanding of this parable -
Today, our literature uses that illustration to remind all Christians that we must be impartial in rendering aid to those in need, especially in a spiritual sense. Does it not make us happy to see that Jehovah makes his teachings clear to us?
So this account now means that Jesus is saying that we should be helping our neighbour, mostly in a spiritual sense even though he stated nothing of the sort in the parable. Again, they are just making things up.
