Comments You Will Not Hear at the 01-15-06 WT Study (December 1, 2005 issue, pp. 27-31)(Adaptable)
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BECOMING PROGRESSIVE AND ADAPTABLE MINISTERS
"I have become all things to people of all sorts, that I might by all means save
some. "-1 CORINTHIANS 9:22.
Opening Comments
The WTS is trying to speed up the door to door work. They know the numbers being baptized are falling, that the children of JWs are leaving more than staying. But without a date tied to the time of the end, will current JWs get revved up?. With the end of the 1914 generation doctrine, when will the end come? They know that God told Noah one week ahead of the flood to get into the ark. Will he give such notice to the WTS?
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HE WAS at ease with sophisticated intellectuals and with humble tentmakers. He
was persuasive to Roman dignitaries and to Phrygian peasants. His writings were
motivating to liberal Greeks and to conservative Jews. His logic was as
unassailable as his emotional appeal was powerful. He tried to find common
ground with everyone so that he might bring some to Christ.--Acts 20:21.
His logic was as unassailable--where did Paul learn his logic?
This is the only article that even addresses "logic" from the "worldly" viewpoint.
*** g90 5/22 pp. 12-14 Five Common Fallacies-Don't Be Fooled by Them! ***
FALLACY NUMBER 1
Attacking the Person This type of fallacy attempts to disprove or discredit a perfectly valid argument or statement by making an irrelevant attack on the person presenting it.
How easy it is to label someone "stupid," "crazy," or "uninformed" when he or she says something we don't want to hear. A similar tactic is to attack the person with a subtle dose of innuendo. Typical examples of this are: "If you really understood the matter, you wouldn't have that point of view" or, "You only believe that because you're told to believe it."
(Can you think of some ways the WTS 'attacks the person'? )
*** re chap. 18 p. 110 Earthquakes in the Lord's Day ***
Already today, earth's political leaders, especially in Christendom, are notorious for their corruption, lying, and immoral life-style. (Isaiah 28:14-19) No longer can they be trusted.
FALLACY NUMBER 2
Appealing to Authority This form of verbal intimidation is accomplished by invoking the testimonials of so-called experts or famous people. Of course, for advice it is only natural to look to people who know more about something than we do. But not all appeals to authority are based on sound reasoning.
Suppose your doctor tells you: "You have malaria." You reply: "How do you know, doctor?" How unreasonable it would be for him to say: "Look, I am a doctor. I know far more about these things than you do. Take my word for it, you have malaria." While his diagnosis is likely correct, reasoning that you have malaria simply because he says so is fallacious. It would be far more advantageous for him to discuss the facts: your symptoms, blood-test results, and so forth.
Interestingly, clergymen today are known to resort to similar tactics when unable to prove from the Bible such teachings as the Trinity, the immortality of the soul, and hellfire.
(Does the WTS "appeal to authority"? Does it say that the statements of elders, COs, DOs, FDS/GB have more weight because of the 'authority' God has supposedly given them?)
*** w00 8/15 p. 28 Are You a "Full-Grown" Christian? ***
Recognizing that Christ is the appointed Head of the Christian congregation, mature Christians are loyal to those appointed "to shepherd the congregation of God." (Acts 20:28) How inappropriate it would be to challenge or undermine the authority of appointed elders! You should also feel a sense of loyalty to "the faithful and discreet slave" and the agencies that are used to disseminate spiritual "food at the proper time." (Matthew 24:45) Be quick to read and apply the information found in The Watchtower and its companion publications.
FALLACY NUMBER 3
'Join the Crowd' Here the appeal is to popular emotions, prejudices, and beliefs. People generally like to conform. We tend to shrink at the thought of speaking out against prevailing opinions. This tendency to view the majority opinion as automatically correct is used with potent effect in the 'join-the-crowd' fallacy.
But while others may think or do something, does that mean you should? Besides, popular opinion just isn't a reliable barometer of truth. Over the centuries all kinds of ideas have been popularly accepted, only to be proved wrong later. Yet, the 'join-the-crowd' fallacy persists. The rallying cry, 'Everybody is doing it!' moves people to take drugs, commit adultery, steal from employers, and cheat on taxes.
The fact is, everybody doesn't do those things. And even if they did, that would be no reason for you to do so. The advice given at Exodus 23:2 thus serves as a good general rule of conduct: "You must not follow after the crowd for evil ends."
(Does the WTS use "join the crowd" to get people to conform; are JWs afraid to speak out against prevailing opinions in the congregation; that the majority opinion is automatically correct?)
FALLACY NUMBER 4
Either/Or Reasoning This fallacy reduces what may be a wide range of options to only two.
So when presented with either/or reasoning, ask yourself, 'Are there really only two possible choices? Might there be others?'
In the WTS world, it is only the FDS way or Satan's....sound familiar?
FALLACY NUMBER 5
Oversimplification Here a statement or argument ignores relevant considerations, oversimplifying what may be a complex issue.
Granted, there is nothing wrong in simplifying a complicated subject-good teachers do it all the time. But sometimes a matter is simplified to the point of distorting truth. For example, you may read: 'Rapid population growth is the cause of poverty in developing countries.' There's an element of truth in that, but it ignores other important considerations, such as political mismanagement, commercial exploitation, and weather patterns.
Does the WTS oversimplify its doctrines?
Common ground--how is that possible when JWs are told weekly that non-JWs are dangerous to associate with, are sexually promiscuous, drug-using, people who use profanity in every sentence.
Bring some to Christ--not to Jehovah? I checked the WT-CD 2004 and that phrase does not occur once. It sounds very non-JW doesn't it?
2 The man was the apostle Paul, without a doubt an effective and progressive
minister. (1 Timothy 1:12) He received from Jesus the commission to "bear
[Christ's] name to the nations as well as to kings and the sons of Israel."
(Acts 9:15) What was his attitude toward this assignment? He declared: "I have
become all things to people of all sorts, that I might by all means save some.
But I do all things for the sake of the good news, that I may become a sharer of
it with others." (1 Corinthians 9:19-23) What can we learn from Paul's example
that can help us to be more effective in our preaching and teaching?
effective and progressive--how effective are JWs as a group; with dropping hours spent in the door to door and fewer and fewer people becoming JWs who do study, can effective be attached to what they do. Progressive? What changes have JWs actually made in their personal ministry? Why does the WTS have to feed them presentations to use word for word? How many actually use them but rather use the simplistic presentation they have used for 10, 15, 20, or more years.
bear [Christ's] name--not Jehovah's name?
A Changed Man Met the Challenge
3 Had Paul always been a long-suffering, considerate person, fit for the
assignment he received? By no means! Religious fanaticism had made Saul (as Paul was formerly known) a violent persecutor of Christ's followers. As a young man, he approved the murder of Stephen. Afterward, Paul ruthlessly hunted down Christians. (Acts 7:58; 8:1, 3; 1 Timothy 1:13) He continued to breathe "threat and murder against the disciples of the Lord." Not being content to pursue
believers in Jerusalem only, he began spreading his hate campaign as far north
as Damascus.-Acts 9:1, 2.
Long-suffering, considerate person--JWs are considerate when they come uninvited Saturday mornings?
Religious fanatacism--are JWs fanatics because they believe they are the only true religion and only JWs will live through the destruction of Armageddon, that the over 6 billion men, women and children alive at that time will descend into eternal destruction?
spreading his hate campaign--is their belief that everyone except JWs will be destroyed a "hate campaign"?
4 At the root of Paul's intense hatred of Christianity might well have been the
conviction that the new faith would corrupt Judaism by mixing it with foreign,
undesirable ideas. After all, Paul had been "a Pharisee," the very name meaning
"separated one." (Acts 23:6) Imagine how shocked Paul must have been when he
learned that God had chosen him to preach Christ to-of all people-the Gentiles!
(Acts 22:14, 15; 26:16-18) Why, Pharisees refused even to eat with those whom
they considered to be sinners! (Luke 7: 36-39) No doubt it required great effort
on his part to reevaluate his viewpoint and to bring it into harmony with God's
will that all sorts of people should be saved.-Galatians 1: 13-17.
intense hatred of Christianity...corrupt Judasim---intense hatred of Babylon the Great...corrupt the WTS
Pharisee...separated one...refused even to eat with--do JWs separate themselves from non-JWs as if they were lepers? Do JWs separate themselves from shunned members refusing to heat with them?
reevaluate his viewpoint--will the WTS ever re-evaluate their viewpoint and "bring it into harmony with God's will"?
5 We might have to do the same. As we meet an increasing variety of people in
our international, multilingual field, we need to make a conscious effort to
check our attitude and rid ourselves of any prejudice. (Ephesians 4:22-24)
Whether we realize it or not, we are shaped by our social and educational
upbringing. This can instill in us views and attitudes that are biased,
prejudiced, inflexible. We must overcome such sentiments if we are to have
success in finding and helping sheeplike ones. (Romans 15:7) That is what Paul
did. He accepted the challenge to expand his ministry. Motivated by love, he
developed teaching skills that are worthy of imitation. Indeed, a study of the
ministry of the "apostle to the nations" shows that he was attentive, flexible,
and resourceful in preaching and teaching.* (Footnote: * For examples of such
qualities in Paul's ministry, consider Acts 13:9, 16-42; 17:2-4; 18:1-4;
19:11-20; 20:34; Romans 10:11-15; 2 Corinthians 6:11-13.) -Romans 11:13.
We might have to do the same--great effort!
Check our attitude...rid ourselves of any prejudice--about foreign speakers or just the door to door itself?
Shaped by our social and educational upbringing--would college trained people be better qualified?
attitudes...biased, prejudiced, inflexible--is the WTS having problems finding people to "lower" themselves or exert themselves?
Attentive, flexible, resourceful--right!?
Blurb on page 28: Paul succeeded in reaching different audiences by being
adaptable
A Progressive Minister in Action
6 Paul was attentive to the beliefs and background of his listeners. When
addressing King Agrippa II, Paul acknowledged that the king was an "expert on
all the customs as well as the controversies among Jews." Then Paul skillfully
used his knowledge of Agrippa's beliefs and discussed with him matters that the
king understood very well. The clarity and conviction of Paul's reasoning was
such that Agrippa said: "In a short time you would persuade me to become a
Christian."-Acts 26:2, 3, 27, 28.
Attentive to the beliefs and background of his listeners--most JWs do their canned 30 seconds and never listen, just get those mags in their hands so you don't have to take them home.
Clarity and conviction...reasoning---clear? reasoning? I wonder if Paul had a copy of the Reasoning book in his bookbag?
7 Paul was also flexible. Note how different his approach was when he tried to
dissuade a crowd in the city of Lystra from worshipping him and Barnabas as
gods. It has been said that these people, who spoke Lycaonian, were among the
less educated and more superstitious of the population. According to Acts
14:14-18, Paul pointed to the creation and its natural bounties as evidence of
the superiority of the true God. The argument was easy to follow, and it
apparently "restrained the crowds from sacrificing" to Paul and Barnabas.
Flexible...less educated and more superstitious...easy to follow
How could anyone be less educated than JWs who denigrate higher education?
8 Of course, Paul was not perfect, and at times, he had strong feelings about
certain things. For example, on one occasion when he was attacked in a
humiliating and unjust way, he lashed out against a Jew named Ananias. But when
Paul was told that he had unknowingly insulted the high priest, he immediately
apologized. (Acts 23:1-5) In Athens, he was at first "irritated at beholding
that the city was full of idols." Yet, in his speech on Mars' Hill, Paul
betrayed no such irritation. Instead, he addressed the Athenians at their forum,
building on common ground by referring to their altar "To an Unknown God" and
citing one of their poets.-Acts 17:16-28.
Paul...not perfect--that's right, he was an elder.
Imperfect men = Jesus though
*** w98 5/15 p. 18 The Quality of Your Faith-Tested Now ***
This means first of all recognizing Jesus as the Leader, the one appointed as Head of the congregation. (1 Corinthians 11:3) Willing submission to him and to his Father is manifested through our faith in theocratic appointments and decisions related to our unitedly doing Jehovah's will. Furthermore, in each local congregation, there are men appointed to take the lead. They are imperfect men whose faults we may readily see; yet we are urged to respect such overseers and to be submissive. (Hebrews 13:7, 17) Do you at times find that challenging? Is this really a test for you? If so, are you benefiting from this test of your faith?
Lashed out...immediately apologized--I bet some of us are still waiting for an elder to apologize to us. The only one I ever heard was "I'm sorry you feel that way" which is putting the 'blame' back on you for having dubious feelings.
9 In dealing with different audiences, Paul manifested remarkable
resourcefulness. He took into account the culture and environment that shaped
the thinking of his audience. When he wrote to the Christians in Rome, he was
well-aware that they lived in the capital of the greatest power of the day. A
major point of Paul's letter to Christians in Rome was that the power of Adam's
sin to corrupt is conquered by Christ's power to redeem. He spoke to the Roman
Christians and those around them in language that would appeal to their
heart.-Romans 1:4; 5:14, 15.
Resourcefulness...culture and environment
I have known JWs that thought people could not speak English were not very smart. My experience was that I met surgeons from China, lawyers from India, bank presidents from Mexico, CEOs from Chile and Peru, engineers from Morrocco, etc., all who had one or more degrees from universities in their country.
language that would appeal to their heart--I thought that was the "pure language"?
*** w02 11/15 p. 14 Keep On Serving Shoulder to Shoulder ***
The "pure language" is the truth of God found in his Word, the Bible.
10 What did Paul do when he wanted to explain deep Bible truths to his
listeners? The apostle was adept at using common, easily understood
illustrations to clarify complex spiritual ideas. For example, Paul knew that
the people in Rome were acquainted with the system of slavery throughout the
Roman Empire. In fact, many of the people to whom he was writing were probably
slaves. Paul therefore used slavery as an illustration to bolster his powerful
argument about a person's choice of submission either to sin or to
righteousness.-Romans 6:16-20.
deep Bible truths...complex spiritual ideas
easily understood illustrations...slavery...person's choice of submission
Romans 6:16 (New Living Translation)
Don't you realize that whatever you choose to obey becomes your master? You can choose sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God and receive his approval.
acquainted with the system of slavery throughout the Roman Empire--did slaves in the Roman empire "choose" slavery or the person they were enslaved to?
11 "Among the Romans," says one reference work, "an owner could free a slave
outright, or the slave could purchase his freedom by paying his owner. Freedom
could also be arranged if ownership was transferred to a god." A freed slave
could continue to work for his master for wages. Paul evidently alluded to this
practice when he wrote of the individual's choice of which master to obey-sin or
righteousness. Christians in Rome had been freed from sin and were now owned by God. They were free to serve God, yet they could still choose to serve sin-the former master-if they so desired. That simple but familiar illustration would prompt those Christians in Rome to ask themselves, `Which master am I serving?'*
Reference work--the one list below in the footnote? Probably not. From here:
http://www.ivmdl.org/wil.cfm?study=116
http://www.bible.org/illus.asp?topic_id=1438
Evidently alluded to this practice--the WTS now adds to the Bible
freed slaves--but were they really still slaves, a freedman working for wages was he the same as a slave?
Which master am I serving--Christ or the WTS?
*** w03 2/15 p. 31 Questions From Readers ***
Just like a servant who attentively observes his master's hand in order to discern the indication of his will, Jehovah's people today carefully fix their eyes on the progressive Bible-based instructions that Jehovah gives through his earthly organization.
(Footnote: *Similarly, in explaining the new relationship between God and his
spirit-anointed "sons," Paul used a legal concept quite familiar to his readers
in the Roman Empire. (Romans 8:14-17) "Adoption was essentially a Roman usage, and was closely connected with the Roman ideas of family," says the book St. Paul at Rome.)(nothing on Google)
Blurb on page 29: The apostle Paul was attentive, flexible, and resourceful in
preaching and teaching (preaching AND TEACHING)
Learning From Paul's Example
12 Like Paul, we must be attentive, flexible, and resourceful in order to reach
the heart of our diverse audience. To help our listeners get the sense of the
good news, we desire to do more than make superficial contact, deliver a
prepared message, or leave some Bible literature. We endeavor to discern their
needs and concerns, their likes and dislikes, and their fears and prejudices.
Though this requires a great deal of thought and effort, Kingdom publishers
around the world are eagerly doing so. For example, the branch office of
Jehovah's Witnesses in Hungary reports: "The brothers show respect for the
customs and lifestyle of people of other nations and do not expect them to adapt
to local customs." Witnesses elsewhere endeavor to do the same.
Attentive, flexible, and resourceful--a new WTS trinity
More than make superficial contact--JWs do that even when the householder speaks English
Deliver a prepared message--prepared by the WTS
Leave some Bible literature--WT publications and not a Bible because they are too expensive
Great deal of thought and effort--many JWs have not even read the literature they are presenting pushing themselves; thought, I'll just use the presentation I always use
Do not expect them to adapt to local customs--at least not until they get baptized
*** w91 6/1 p. 31 Questions From Readers ***
Granted, tastes vary; some women use little or no makeup or jewelry, others use more. So it is wise not to be judgmental of one who uses a different amount of makeup or jewelry. Another factor is local custom. That some styles are accepted in another land (or were common in ancient times) does not mean that they are advisable locally today.
*** w64 3/1 p. 155 Beware of Toying with Sexual Immorality! ***
Local customs must also be taken into account. If local custom views it as loose conduct for an unmarried boy and an unmarried girl even to visit alone, or to date without an escort, then the custom must be respected. If local custom views it as improper for unmarried persons to hold hands, even in the presence of their parents, then Christians must abide by that custom.
Blurb on page 30: Effective ministers consider the cultural background of their
listeners
13 In one country in the Far East, most people are concerned with health, child
training, and education. Kingdom publishers there try to highlight these
subjects instead of discussing such matters as deteriorating global conditions
or complex social issues. Similarly, publishers in a large city in the United
States noticed that people in a particular neighborhood in their territory are
concerned with such matters as corruption, traffic congestion, and crime. The
Witnesses successfully use these subjects to start Bible discussions. Effective
Bible teachers make sure that regardless of the topic they choose, they remain
positive and encouraging, stressing the practical value of applying Bible
principles now and the bright prospects that God offers for the future.-Isaiah
48:17, 18; 52:7.
Far East...concerned with health, child training and education--I bet they don't tell them not to send their children to the university
Deteriorating global conditions, complex social issues, corruption, traffic congestion, crime--positive subjects, right?
Effective Bible teachers...positive and encouraging...practical value...bright prospects--that is an interesting flipflop in the same paragraph.
CARROT--bright prospects that God offers for the future--where's Jesus?
14 It is also helpful to vary our approach in the ministry, since people have
vastly different cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds. Our approach
to people who believe in a Creator but not in the Bible will differ from that
used to talk to those who believe that God does not exist. With someone who
feels that all religious literature is an indoctrination tool, the presentation
we use will be different from the one we use for a person who accepts what the
Bible teaches. Flexibility is also needed in dealing with the wide variety of
educational levels of the people we talk to. Skillful teachers will use
reasoning and illustrations appropriate to the situation at hand.-1 John 5:20.
Vary our approach--JWs that have used the same presentation for 30 years?
Believe in a Creator but not in the Bible--after years of talking to people in a culture where the Bible is king? Talk to Buddhists or Hindus?
Someone who feels that all religous literature is an indoctrination tool--since JWs are trained to get literature into the hands of all they meet, do you think they can talk to someone just using their brain?
Accepts what the Bible teaches--but not the right way, the WTS way.
Wide variety of educational levels--the WTS says the less educated the person the more teachable they are, they more susceptible they are too WTS propaganda.
Help for New Ministers
15 Paul was not concerned with improving only his own teaching methods. He saw
the need for training and preparing those of a younger generation, such as
Timothy and Titus, to become effective ministers. (2 Timothy 2:2; 3:10, 14;
Titus 1:4) Similarly, a pressing need to provide and receive training exists
today.
training and preparing those of a younger generation
When I was a teenager many moons ago, the WTS expected the book study overseer to work door to door with everyone in his group; ostensibly to train them. Is that done today?
*** km 6/94 p. 1 Congregation Book Study Promotes Educational Activities ***
The conductor endeavors over the course of time to work personally with each one in his group, giving appropriate encouragement and training.
16 In 1914, there were approximately 5,000 Kingdom publishers earth wide; today, each week about 5,000 new ones are baptized! (Isarah 54:2, 3; Acts 11:21) When new ones begin to associate with the Christian congregation and wish to share in the ministry, they need training and direction. (Galatians 6:6) It is vital that we use the methods of the Master, Jesus, in teaching and training disciples.*
Publishers--not preachers of the good news, but publishers of WT publications
About 5,000 new ones are being baptized--and 1,500 or more are leaving.
Christian congregation--only JWs and the WTS
We use the methods of the Master, Jesus--he placed WT publications with people? He turned in a time slip? He met on Thursday/Tuesday nights to learn to newest sales pitch?
(Footnote: * Currently, the Pioneers Assist Others program is available in all
congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses. The program utilizes the experience and
training of fulltime ministers in assisting less-experienced publishers.)
less-experienced publishers--actually JWs not getting out weekly in the door to door work, not getting enough time in each month.
17 Jesus did not just find a crowd and tell his apostles to start talking. He
first emphasized the need for the preaching work and encouraged a prayerful
attitude. Then he made three basic provisions: a partner, a territory
assignment, and a message. (Matthew 9:35-38; 10:5-7; Mark 6:7; Luke 9:2, 6) We
can do the same. Whether we are helping our own child, a new student, or someone who has not shared in the preaching activity for a while, it is appropriate to make an effort to provide training in this way.
Someone who has not shared in the preaching activity for a while--irregular or inactive JWs.
Blurb on page 31: Progressive ministers help new ones prepare for the ministry
Blurb on page 31: Jesus made three basic provisions for his disciples: a
partner, a territory assignment, and a message
18 New ones need considerable help to gain confidence in presenting the Kingdom message. Can you assist them to prepare and practice a simple, appealing presentation? In the field, let them learn from your example as you take the first few calls. You can follow the pattern of Gideon, who said to his fellow
fighters: "You should learn from watching me, and that is how you should do."
(Judges 7:17) Then give the new one the opportunity to participate. Warmly
commend new ones for their efforts, and when appropriate, offer brief
suggestions for improvement.
Prepare and practice--does anyone remember practice sessions? We used to do this on a Friday night after having had dinner with some others. This was canceled because they were afraid that apostasy would creep in.
Learn from your example--the ones teaching need to be taught
19 In order to `accomplish our ministry fully,' we are determined to become more
flexible in our approach, and we want to train new ministers to do the same.
When we consider the importance of our goal--to impart the very knowledge of God that leads to salvation--we are convinced that it is worth all the effort it
takes to become "all things to people of all sorts, that [we] might by all means
save some."-2 Timothy 4:5; 1 Corinthians 9:22.
Flexible--but still doing it the WTS way
save some--but not many and only JWs, over 6 billion are doomed to eternal destruction.
Concluding Comments
JWs are not supporting the WTS arrangements for placing WTS publications. Long-time and newer JWs are not showing up on Saturdays, Sundays, etc. It is not because of training, but the unclear message. Told they are preaching about God's kingdom, the WTS gives them presentations that neither use "Jehovah" of "kingdom" or "Jesus Christ" in the introduction.
Too many JWs know that their salvation is secure if they get baptized, attend meetings, and get in 1 hour of foot shuffling a month.
Are you one of those?
Love Blondie, have a good weeked no matter the weather
Do You Remember?
- In what ways can we imitate Paul in our ministry?
- What changes in our thinking are likely needed?
- How can we keep our message positive?
- What do new ministers need in order to develop confidence?
Questions
1, 2. (a) In what ways was the apostle Paul an effective minister? (b) How did
Paul describe his own attitude toward his assignment?
3. What was Paul's feeling toward Christians before his conversion?
4. What adjustment did Paul have to make to fulfill his assignment?
5. How can we imitate Paul in our ministry?
6. How was Paul attentive to the background of his listeners, and with what
result?
7. How did Paul show flexibility when preaching to a crowd in Lystra?
8. In what ways did Paul show that he was flexible in spite of his strong
feelings at times?
9. How did Paul demonstrate resourcefulness when dealing with different
audiences?
10, 11. How did Paul tailor his illustrations to his listeners? (See also
footnote.)
12, 13. (a) What effort is needed today in order to reach the heart of our
diverse audience? (b) What have you found to be effective when preaching to
people from different backgrounds?
14. Describe ways in which we can adapt to people's differing needs and
circumstances.
15, 16. Why is there a need for training new ministers?
17, 18. How can we help new ones gain confidence in the ministry?
19. What is your determination as you strive to `accomplish your ministry
fully'?