Join me in some good natured fun.
Take the quote below, compliments of Blondie, and insert ridiculous Watchtower rules that go beyond scripture. Below it is an example I came up with.
Obviously, then, the elders in one congregation went "beyond the things that are written" a few years ago by requiring every public speaker in their congregation to wear a white shirt, even though pastel colors were generally acceptable in that country. Guest speakers who showed up with a colored shirt were asked to change into one of several white shirts kept in the Kingdom Hall for just such emergencies. How careful we have to be in order not to impose our personal taste on others! And how appropriate Paul’s counsel: "Let your reasonableness become known to all men"!—Philippians 4:5.
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My example:
Obviously, then, the elders in one congregation went "beyond the things that are written" a few years ago by requiring everyone to attend meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses, even though Jesus said that "Where ever two or more of you are gathered in my name, I am there (Or some such sentiment). People, especially those baptized, those studying, the family and children of the former, who were found not attending each and every meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses were badgered & encouraged to tremble in fear of the Great and Powerful Jehovah and his penchant for human blood. How careful we have to be in order not to impose our personal taste on others! And how appropriate Paul’s counsel: "Let your reasonableness become known to all men"!—Philippians 4:5.