I'm sure this kind of thing has been discussed before, but who here thinks the elders remind them of the pharisees with their guidelines strict rules? Like the length of a slit in your skirt, or no sideburns on men or no beards, or men can't dye their hair, or no colored dress shirts or suits on the "brothers". They would say these were guidelines but then take your "privileges" away if you didn't comply.
I know there are a lot more I can't think of right now but that's why I come to you.
What rules did the pharisees elders in your hall enforce?
Oh and on a side note, why is it when the elders prey on people (like my little brother; his hair was never styled "correctly" and it was quite disheartening to him to get counseled at every meeting) that people say "when imperfect people run God's organization, this kind of stuff will happen." They act like you have a major attitude problem if you don't agree with this power trip. "In due time Jehovah will make sure everything is handled." That's bunk.
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