Just coincidence or New Light shining?
Ms. Powys, please do not conclude that we believe that our system is perfect. No human
organization is perfect. But we do believe that we have a strong, Bible-based policy on child abuse. (J.R.Brown, Watch Tower Society, in his letter of May 9th, 2002 to Betsan Powys, BBC Panorama, p.3)
Although no organization directed by humans can be perfect, we are delighted to be able to serve God in the company of faithful fellow believers, who gladly submit to godly authority! (The Watchtower, August 1, 2002, p. 14, 22)
Compare that with the following quotes:
As I look back over my lifetime in Jehovah's service, I can see that Jehovah is the one who is running this organization-not men. (The Watchtower, August 1st, 1998, p. 24)
Because Jehovah's servants follow divine, not human, standards, his organization is theocratic, clean, and wholesome.(The Watchtower, September 1st, 1998, p. 18, 17)
Thus Israel learned the hard way the futility of relying on human organizations. Instead of enjoying peace, the nation was dragged off into exile in Babylon.-2 Chronicles 36:17-21. (The Watchtower, January 1st, 1996, p. 9, 2)