Truly ironic, considering WT just recently stated this:
Watchtower , February 15, 2013, p. 12, para, 18:
"We benefit from balanced consideration of the history of Jehovah’s organization... Moreover, we do well to examine our history, learn from it, and plan for the future."
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w12 1/15 p. 32 Preserving Gems From Our Past
In Writing Archives, diligent work is now under way to preserve and document our rich and growing legacy. Photographs carefully held in the Archives could be considered part of our “family album.” Our early publications, thrilling first-person accounts, and priceless memorabilia are also among the gems held in the Archives.
Like them [the sons of Korah], do you have a desire to study and recount the history of the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization? The more you learn about God’s organization and how Jehovah supports his people, the more real God’s Kingdom will be to you. -- w2012 8/15, p. 12, para. 5 - [Emphasis added]
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*** Ministry School (2002) p. 21 Apply Yourself to Reading ***
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR READING PROGRAM
• Is the Bible at the top of your list?
• Do you regularly read the Watchtower and Awake! magazines?
• Do you read new Bible study literature soon after it is received?
• When given your copy of Our Kingdom Ministry, do you read what has been provided there to help you in your ministry?
• How many of the older publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses have you read?