.............but on the other hand, don't!!!
Little gems from the literature:
w59
8/1 p. 458 par. 6 - For us to have spiritual discernment means
that we have understood and digested the facts, examined
them in the light of other knowledge already learned,
w64 4/1 p. 195
Have You Put Your Religion to the Test? - How can you put your
religion to the test? By using the Bible as your measuring rod. That
is the rule beside which you can put the doctrines and practices of
your religion to see if they measure up to God’s
standards.
w69
3/15 p. 166 Why It Is Wise to Examine Your Religion - We need to
examine, not only what we personally believe, but also what is
taught by any religious organization with which we may be
associated. Are its teachings in full harmony with God’s Word, or
are they based on the traditions of men? If we are lovers of the
truth, there is nothing to fear from such an examination.
sm
pp. 17-18 par. 8 The Need to Search for the Truth - Hence, a wise
man will examine the things he has received from his parents,
including his religion. He will keep the good things and
reject those things that are not good. This is
essential if he is to find the truth about religion.
g84
8/22 p. 28 From Our Readers - The
Catholic Church occupies a very significant position in the world and
claims
to be the way of salvation for hundreds of millions of people. Any
organization that assumes that position should be willing to submit
to scrutiny and criticism.
w08
4/15 p. 6 par. 18 Repudiate “Valueless Things” - In
harmony with John’s counsel, we always encourage those we meet in
the preaching work to test what they have been taught by
comparing it with the Bible. That is a good rule for us too.
g91
4/8 p. 23 - Test your
beliefs against God’s Word. Honest self-examination, comparing
your beliefs with the Scriptures, will help you determine if your
faith will pass the all-important test of God’s approval.
g
9/06 p. 3 Whom Should You Believe? - You can let others
tell you what you are allowed to think and believe. Or you may
wish to investigate some of the evidence yourself and reach
your own conclusion.
w67
6/1 p. 338 par. 12 - We may think of study as hard work, as
involving heavy research. But in Jehovah’s organization it is not
necessary to spend a lot of time and energy in research, for
there are brothers in the organization who are assigned to do that
very thing, to help you who do not have so much time for
this, these preparing the good material in The Watchtower and
other publications of the Society.
w74
1/15 p. 35 - When persons are in great danger from a source that
they do not suspect or are being misled by those they consider their
friends, is it an unkindness to warn them?
w75
5/1 p. 271 - Persons having “the love of the truth” need
to investigate thoroughly to avoid following an “unrighteous
deception.” Finding and accepting truth is more important
and more vital to anyone than clinging to a deception...
NEW LIGHT - Don't do research for yourself:
w81
2/15 p. 19 Do We Need Help to Understand the Bible? - "We all need
help to understand the Bible, and we cannot find the
Scriptural guidance we need outside the “faithful and discreet
slave” organization." (I thought it was “God's” organization)
w83
1/15 p. 27 par. 20 - “Would
we know the way of the truth if it had not been for guidance from the
organization? Really, can we get along without the direction of God’s
organization?” No, we cannot!”
w01
8/1 p. 14 par. 8 - a mature Christian...does not harbor private
ideas when it comes to Bible understanding. Rather, he has complete
confidence in the truth as it is revealed by...“the faithful
and discreet slave.”
km
9/07 p. 3 Question Box - Does “the faithful and discreet slave”
endorse independent groups of Witnesses who meet together to engage
in Scriptural research or debate? No, it does not....Thus, “the
faithful and discreet slave” does not endorse any literature,
meetings, or Web sites that are not produced or organized under its
oversight.
w10
9/15 p. 8 par. 7 - Without the assistance of “the faithful and
discreet slave,” we would neither understand the full import
of what we read in God’s Word nor know how to apply it.
