So what is the lesson? Follow your conscience not the rules.....
It may appear so, however the following statement is their get out of jail free card.
Would I patiently wait on Jehovah, or would I be inclined to take matters into my own hands?’
Today that same brother, under the same situation, would be summarily executed (DF'd) for not 'waiting on Jehovah' and having taken matters into his own hands by marrying.
One must not be mislead, there is NOTHING that any member of the JDubs can do without incurring the wrath of G.O.D. (guardians of doctrine) unless they have approval from G.O.D. (guardians of doctrine) first! And may God have mercy on your soul if they change their minds about what is approved conduct for the sheeple THIS week!