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CHRIST'S BROTHERS

by The Searcher in

repetitition for emphasis!

(couldn't repair original post - sorry).

who are christ's brothers?.

The Searcher

Repetitition for Emphasis! (couldn't repair original post - sorry)

Who are Christ's Brothers?

To the extent that YOU did it to one of the least of these my brothers, YOU did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40)

To whom was Jesus speaking?

Verse 37 tells us it is "the righteous ones".

Who are "the righteous ones"?

"

"....and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom [paid] by Christ Jesus." (Rom.3:24)

Therefore, Jesus is clearly addressing faithful Christians.

Who then are Christ's "brothers"?

(Matthew 12:50) ....whoever

(Matthew 13:38)

(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."

(John 1:12,13)

However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.
(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

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WHO REALLY ARE CHRIST'S BROTHERS ON EARTH?

by The Searcher in

"(john 1:12,13).

however, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become gods children.........(john 15:14).

(1 john 5:1) every one who believes that jesus is the christ is a child of god..........(revised standard version).

The Searcher

What does the WTBTS teach?

w10 1/15 p. 5 -

Jesus’ “other sheep” will not become sons of God until the end of the thousand years
w09 2/15 p. 9 par. 20 -

What Does the Bible Really Teach?

To the extent that YOU did it to one of the least of these my brothers, YOU did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40)

To whom was Jesus speaking?

Verse 37 tells us it is

"the righteous ones".

Who are "the righteous ones"?

"
"....and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom [paid] by Christ Jesus." (Rom.3:24)
Therefore, Jesus is clearly addressing faithful Christians.
Who then are Christ's "brothers"?
(Matthew 12:50) ....whoever
(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."
In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........
(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
To all who reject the the Scriptural evidence in favor of Watchtower deception.........think about what you are doing!
And does any human have the right to say who is or isn't a "true Christian"?
"Let him who thinks he is standing.........."
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;
(Luke 8:21)

(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;

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Can you take someone with you in Judicial Committee?

by zound in

i've heard of a couple of cases of a person being present (maybe wife, or friend) for support at judicial committees - is this commonly accepted by the elder committee or is it just a rarity?.

The Searcher

A certain marsupial comes to mind - Kangaroo!!

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Marathon service days before Sept 1

by gbrn in

jw
friends

so my wife showed me her instagram and one of her friends posted a picture of herself and a couple other pioneers with the title "20 hours in so far on our 24 hour day of service!

" mind you they were all sitting in starbucks.

this just made me want to scream!!

The Searcher

When fellow Witnesses, especially elders and wanna-be elders spend a fraction of their "ministry hours" visiting, encouraging, and helping the brothers they've got already, then I'll view them as truly having Christ's mind.

Shepherds in the congregation? They shepherd the sheep with the most appealing 'wool'!

As long as they accept the Russellite/Rutherford/GB creed as to a the definition of a "true Christian", then they cannot claim to follow their true Leader sincerely!

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Marathon service days before Sept 1

by gbrn in

jw
friends

so my wife showed me her instagram and one of her friends posted a picture of herself and a couple other pioneers with the title "20 hours in so far on our 24 hour day of service!

" mind you they were all sitting in starbucks.

this just made me want to scream!!

The Searcher

Lighten up folks; didn't Jesus say that the unique identifying mark of a True Christian © would be, "...if you do long hours knocking on unresponsive doors or stand next to a literature trolley."? (John 13:35)

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Need article about looking to the slave rather than Christ for salvation

by Bonnie_Clyde in

jw
friends

i thought there was something recently.

clyde says he needs it soon to show a friend, and i don't know where to find it.

can i get it off jw.org ?

The Searcher

Thanks for the clarification. I was really hoping that is was worded the way you'd elucidated it!

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Need article about looking to the slave rather than Christ for salvation

by Bonnie_Clyde in

jw
friends

i thought there was something recently.

clyde says he needs it soon to show a friend, and i don't know where to find it.

can i get it off jw.org ?

The Searcher

@ THOMASCOVENANT

"You need to obey us to have Jehovah's approval." Watchtower 2011 Jul 15 p.24 Simplified English Edition

I've just downloaded this WT but can't find this wording on p.24. Did you cite the wrong page number?

I'd really like to keep this for future use.

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WATCHTOWER CD ROM to be TERMINATED

by The Searcher in

imho!!!.

reasons?

just have a look at one or two of my very many favorites from the wt library.

The Searcher

Are you old enough to remember the "Self-Righteous Brothers? :)

g73 12/8 p. 29 Watching the World

Some religious organizations are going to new ends to acquire money. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Buffalo, New York, now accepts credit cards, (shock, horror!!) not just cash donations.

w75 12/15 p. 743 Christendom’s “Holy Place” Soon to Be Desolated
The religious systems of Christendom have constructed magnificent buildings throughout the earth. They have also amassed great wealth in other forms. In many lands, these vast holdings are, by reason of their claimed sacred status, exempt from the assessments and taxes imposed upon businesses in general.

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WATCHTOWER CD ROM to be TERMINATED

by The Searcher in

imho!!!.

reasons?

just have a look at one or two of my very many favorites from the wt library.

The Searcher

IMHO!!!

Reasons? Just have a look at one or two of my very many favorites from the WT Library. They are at the very least corrupt in their reasoning, and blatantly blasphemous in the w56 6/1 p. 346 par. 11 quote - "the slave's will is God's will". Shouldn't it be the other way round????????

Anyway, the GB must be squirming at the thought of all these apostate teachings from the Direct Channel of Communication, being readily available for all to see. Therefore, it is highly likely that within 12-24 months we could be advised to dispose of our WT CD and just use the wonderful new online research tool provided for us. That way, we will have the very latest thinking and 'new lights' provided by the FDS. ©

w59 5/1 p. 269 pars. 7-8

To hold to the headship of Christ, it is therefore necessary to obey the organization that he is personally directing. Doing what the organization says is to do what he says. Resisting the organization is to resist him. Furthermore, the order of things requires that the men take the lead in being obedient to Christ’s instructions through..............his organization. 8 One obstacle to obedience and submission is the tendency in imperfect humans to pass judgment on the fitness.....of the instructions that come down to them. Instead of accepting these as from Christ through the organization, they debate within themselves, or with others, what they shall do.

w57 6/15 p. 370 par. 7

It is vital that we..........respond to the directions of the "slave" as we would to the voice of God, because it is His provision.

w56 6/1 p. 346 par. 11

Therefore the slave’s will is Jehovah’s will. Rebellion against the slave is rebellion against God. A proper mental attitude toward the slave’s direction is a part of keeping pace with the New World society.

w10 9/15 p. 27 par. 10

.....Christ is using a small group of anointed Christian men as a Governing Body to lead and directhis disciples on earth.

w01 8/1 p. 14 par. 8

.....the truth as it is revealed by Jehovah God through......"the faithful and discreet slave."

w06 9/1 p. 28 par. 5

........recognizing Jesus as the sole channel through which God’s blessings are extended to all mankind. [the truth shines through!!]

Like to share some of your WT Favorites which are eye-openers?

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All Apostasy Disfellowshippings Overturned?

by bytheirworks in

so then, read the july 15th carefully:.

jesus warned about an evil slave who concludes in his heart that the master is delaying and who starts to beat his fellow slaves.

when the master arrives, said jesus, he will punish that evil slave with the greatest severity.jesus did not say he would appoint an evil slave.

The Searcher

@ PHIZZY

The salient and clear point being made is, that only a member of the so-called FDS class has the ability, potential and opportunity to become "an evil slave" and beat up members of "the faithful slave class".

Therefore, accepting the WTBTS interpretation of Matthew 24:45-47 as correct, earthly-hopers cannot become evil slave members, because by definition, only "faithful slaves" can become "evil slaves" according to Jesus' words!!!!!

Good observation, BYTHEIRWORKS.