Those languages the broadcast is available in is nothing more than closed captioning in those languages.
Introducing Prov 3:9, he said the GB wanted the entire "household of faith" to hear this. This is interesting. This phrase is never used in the Bible. He was super careful not to say "household of God". This scripted broadcast is as sneaky as the publications.
In discussing firstftuits, in typical JW fashion, they go to the Hebrew Scriptures, the Law. James 1:18, however, says, "It was his will to bring us forth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of firstfruits of his creatures." Not that we should BRING firstfruits, but that we BECOME firstfruits.
"...this organization has never solicited for funds!"
Solicit:
1. to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister. 2. to entreat or petition (someone or some agency): to solicit the committee for funds. 3. to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action. 4. to offer to have sex with in exchange for money.I guess they never did if #4 is their definition of "solicit".
"We do not know who gives what!"
Um, yes they do... at least down to the congregation level. Otherwise, how would they be able to give back those monthly statements thanking the congregation for their donations to various funds.
"not misappropriated"
Legal defense against pedophile lawsuits and LOSING is not misappropriation???
Really? We don't NEED tv.jw.org. We don't NEED new books, magazines, tracts, etc. We don't NEED a lot of things that are supposedly "required". There's a big difference between what is REQUIRED and what is DESIRED.
"Where does all of the financial support come from? Largely from you dear brothers and sisters..."
Notice, no mention of stocks, hedge funds, real estate transactions. Very telling.
I'm at the 12 minute mark and am having a hard time watching this. Maybe I'll come back to it later.
BTW, this broadcast is a whopping over an hour and a half long. It seems to be getting longer each month.