THE CELESTIAL ORGANIZATION HAS MOVED AND WE ARE BEING LEFT BEHIND…

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  • _Atlas
    _Atlas

    THE CELESTIAL ORGANIZATION HAS MOVED AND WE ARE BEING LEFT BEHIND…

    First the Awake was going to a monthly issue.

    Buildings are being sold.

    Then came the 2005 service report and the stagnating figures around the globe.

    Then we all heard about the 2,500 bethelites sent packing off Brooklyn and the 1,000s on the international branches.

    When I first read the news I though they were sending out 2,500+ new apostates to the street.

    I started to wonder how will they both address the ‘simplifications’ and cost cutting and urge the rank and file to do more without pulling the Big Armageddon card out, since this has backfired on multiple occasions. Downsizing and activity were mutually exclusive IMHO.

    Well they are certainly clever. Look at what I heard from some Bethelites being sent home:

    "The celestial organization has moved forward and the earthly one has being left behind. The holy spirit sent these people out to be full time pioneers and participate more fully in the preaching work now that the times are really critical and the organization has some catch up to do."

    With one masterful and well though statement the FDS has achieve the following:

    Revert negative feelings on the ones being sent home by giving them a HS given mission to become full time pioneers on a ‘decisive’ moment. Also use these returning Bethelites as indirect messengers to the congregations they are returning to. Seeing happy purposeful people after being sent home is only gonna improve moral on the R&F.

    Have a response and explain the dwelling numbers on the service report by indirectly sharing the blame with the R&F who are not doing enough.

    Excuse the undergoing administrative changes not as a sign of lagging but restructuration for a better honed preaching effort.

    Play the Armageddon card indirectly by citing the REALLY CRITICAL times. ‘Class: Who wants to be left behind?’

    By using a mix of biblical symbolism, appeal to authority and some ol’ guilt showering the GB has achieve some damage control –at least for now.

  • luna2
    luna2

    This organization seems to have a life of its own. It's really sad that they still have success with their lame excuses for why their prophecies don't come true or why they are changing major doctrine or why a huge set back is really a giant step forward. Unreal.

  • BluesBrother
    BluesBrother

    The same story that was given when the Society started on the "simplification" programme, back in the 80's ... It was because Armageddin was Soooo close! We had to put all our energies into the preaching work.........

  • greendawn
    greendawn

    They've got so much influence over them and it doesn't take much to manipulate them into believing anything they want. They have done this time and again, invoking their close connection to jehovah and the infallible guidance they receive from him. After all he appointed them to their unique positions.

  • Soledad
    Soledad
    By using a mix of biblical symbolism, appeal to authority and some ol’ guilt showering the GB has achieve some damage control –at least for now.

    It just proves my point that lawyers run the WTS not the GB

    They have some brilliant lawyers.

  • DavidChristopher
    DavidChristopher

    Perhaps so...and he can give them a "vacation" too...the very thing they are wanting us to believe is their objective, their unemployment, or vacation. I pray Jehovah does jus that

  • candidlynuts
    candidlynuts

    its funny how these " spiritual" movements increase the societies "earthly" riches.

    how stupid do they think people are?

  • bjc2read
    bjc2read


    REVELATION 12 & JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES IN BIBLE PROPHECY

    (Revelation 12:1-5) And a great sign was seen in heaven, a woman arrayed with the sun, and the moon was beneath her feet, and on her head was a crown of twelve stars, and she was pregnant. And she cries out in her pains and in her agony to give birth. And another sign was seen in heaven, and, look! a great fiery-colored dragon, with seven heads and ten horns and upon its heads seven diadems; and its tail drags a third of the stars of heaven, and it hurled them down to the earth. And the dragon kept standing before the woman who was about to give birth, that, when she did give birth, it might devour her child. And she gave birth to a son, a male, who is to shepherd all the nations with an iron rod. And her child was caught away to God and to his throne.


    Verse-by-Verse Commentary from the YORWW Congregation:

    Verse 1 of chapter 12 of the book of Revelation shown above speaks of a “great sign” being seen in “heaven.” In this instance, the “heaven” spoken of would picture the YORWW Congregation Arrangement, who are the only people on earth that correctly understand the events, as they occur within the organization of Jehovah’s witnesses on earth. In the mysterious vision, the “12-star Crown” that is upon the “woman’s” head shows her to represent the “12 tribes” of Israel on earth, even as the “12 stars” in Joseph's dream pictured the same. (Genesis 37:9) The “crown” on the “woman” head also shows the “regal” status enjoyed by the “woman” who enjoys a heaven-high standing with God as God's Chosen Name People. Also, she is seen as arrayed with the “sun” at the head and the “moon” at her feet. In this case, the “sun” and “moon” picture the Governing Body and Watchtower Society entities respectively, as they provide “light” or enlightenment for this “crowned” woman, a “luminary” for the day, and a “luminary” for the night. (Genesis 1:16, 17) This way, she appeared to be in constant “light,” or enlightenment, as we would expect from a Temple-Arrangement from Jehovah God. However to the contrary, God's prophetic word shows in the end, her “sun” will not give its expected light, and her “moon” will fail her and not give her much needed “light” either. No, they will not, since they will prove to be false “luminaries” who give false light, not true light from Jehovah. Therefore, she will one day have to learn to lean on Jehovah, for true light. Yes, Jehovah must one day, become her true light. Amen! -- See Isaiah 60:19, 20 .

    Verse 2 show the “woman,” God’s woman is “pregnant” and she cries out in her “pains” and “agony” to give birth to the “Male Child.” Indeed, Jehovah God has caused these “pains” and “agony” for the woman to give birth to His Son, the “Male Child.” These “pains” and “agony” associated with the “birth” are the troublesome times ahead for the Watchtower Society, especially with many reformed-minded ones taking a stand against the leadership of Jehovah’s witnesses at the kingdom halls around the world. All of this will seem to be a great mystery to the “woman” herself, since she will not fully understand the actual need for such reform “issues” that must be settled for the sake of righteousness. At the center of these reform “issues” will be heinous activity of the Governing Body becoming NGO Supporters of the United Nations Organization, in secret, for some 10 years.

    Verse 3 shows the wicked “dragon” to be “fiery-colored.” He is shown to be “fiery-colored” because he has become the instigator of a “Great War,” as spoken in the book of Daniel as being the foretold conflict of the “king of north” against the “king of the south.” (Daniel 10:1; 11th chapter NIV) In this instance, the “fiery-colored” dragon reminds us of the “2nd Seal” spoken of in Revelation 6th chapter. Clearly, in this instance the “fiery-colored” (Red colored) Horse and its rider picture warfare, global warfare even, showing all during the time the Jehovah’s witnesses organization is going through these major upheavals of change and difficulty, there will be Great War being engaged in by the world in general.

    Verse 4 shows us, the “tail” of the “dragon” being used to “drag” and “thrown down” heavenly “stars” that decorate the woman’s presence. This “tail” picture the point of strength of Satan, just as a literal dragon-like creature uses their “tail” as a weapon to sling their prey around or dash them to pieces in a death blow hit. In this instance, the “tail” like instrument pictures the Governing Body of Jehovah’s witnesses, that Satan fully controls, as the “man of lawlessness.” This particular instrument under Satan’s control, namely the Governing Body will “thrown down” one-third of the “stars” who picture the elder body among Jehovah’s witnesses. No doubt, these “stars” or elders will be disciplined by the Governing Body because of the reform ideas and activities entertained by these “elders” who are quite dissatisfied by the recent decisions being made by the Governing Body themselves. These “stars” or “elders” simply can’t see themselves supporting the Governing Body and their decisions of recent, for the direction of the congregations of Jehovah’s witnesses. Because of this “throwing down” action of the Governing Body upon these particular reform-minded “elders” or “stars,” these individuals will lose their positions of oversight with the congregations of Jehovah’s witnesses. This particular “sign” as seen in “heaven” will be fully anticipated and expected by those who are part of the YORWW “Intimate Group” Prophetic Association. – Jeremiah 23:18, 22

    Verse 5 shows the “Male Child” is born. These are shown to one day, “shepherd the nations with an iron rod” as official representatives of God’s Government and Kingdom on earth. (Matthew 6:10) These are the first to leave the Watchtower Society, the first to fully recognize that “reform” efforts are futile in God’s Eyes for the Jehovah’s witnesses as an organization. These are also called, the “Tents of Judah,” since they are “saved first” by God Himself. (Zechariah 12:7) Yes, the Watchtower Society and its Governing Body are now completely passed any point of repentance before God. The “Male Child” group and can clearly see this, and so they leave the apostate organization of Jehovah’s witnesses behind. They are now willing to join the YORWW Arrangement, as God’s newly revealed, Beacon of Light for all who wish to please Jehovah. They now join the YORWW Arrangement, because they recognize it, as the Earthly Kingdom of God. -- Matthew 6:10


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  • Calliope
    Calliope

    is it that the WTS is experiencing critical times... ummm financially?

    the times are really critical

    or is it that we are living in this doomed time of the end.

    o, woe is me.

  • steve2
    steve2
    "The celestial organization has moved forward and the earthly one has being left behind. The holy spirit sent these people out to be full time pioneers and participate more fully in the preaching work now that the times are really critical and the organization has some catch up to do."

    I noticed that you put these words in quotes. Is this in print anywhere? What is the source?

    I agree with the previous posts: This type of simplification has happened before: New dress but very old pattern.

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