by JH 15 Replies latest jw friends
You forget that the wts has assigned a new meaning to the word generation in Jesus prophecy. According to this new wts assigned defininition of generation, generation of 1914 does not apply to the 109 yo man in the article but to the wts annoined; as a group mind you! And dont you forget it!
Who can forget? There are more partakers now than were over 10 years ago. At this rate, half the congregation'll be munching on those matzos within 5 years....
According to the wts not all that partake are truly annointed. Only bros or sis that have been in full time service for many years qualify to be annointed and go to heaven. The others aint spiritual enough and God wont choose them. SO any jw that partakers that does not meet the wts criterea is probably not annoined but confused or misaken or something else.
All the wts is saying now about the word generation in jesus prophecy is that it cannot be used to figure out the day or hour. Since the door to heaven is still open and new annoined ones can come in, acording the this new wts assigned meaning of generation that such will still be on earth wen the end finally comes, diffuses generation onnce and for all as the measuring rod to determine the legnt of Christ invisbe presence before the gt and the big A.
All the wts is saying now about the word generation in jesus prophecy is that it cannot be used to figure out the day or hour.
Well, they should have said that a long time ago, and said "we have absolutely no clue when the end shall come". And standing by this statement every JW couild have lived a full life, get a good education, get married, have children, and a fulfilling career without any guilt.
JH:
If the wts had said that, many would never have become Jws to begin with. It was the urgency of the time of the end that was precahed by the wts then that thrilled people into joining the movement. The wts however, truly believed that they knew what they were teaching, and the following was convinced. It seemed so logical at that time.
You spoke well though from the perspective of looking at things in hindsight. Most, if not ALL jws would have done the things that you mentioned had they known at the time that the wts was incorrect.
Jws though, put great value on their wts education and experience throughout their years of association, and in hindsight, if they had the opportunity again to choose between the wts or having the things that they missed, they would have chosen the wts. But they are still a bit angry with the wts because it would have been better to have both the wts and the things that they missed.
However, the wts should not be teaching and enjoining things that they do not know upon trusting members who believe that such food comes from God. The wts has done much good in my opinion but that good does not atone for the harm caused by giving people erroneous expectations. Again, in hindsight, jws today question and doubt the full authority of the wts over their lives. Also, while jws today value wts views and counsel, they will not always accept it.
At one time, the new light explanation of wts previous views was accepted by jws. Now, jws are thinking differently and for the most part keeping those thoughts to themselves. But their actions show that while they are still loyal to the wts cause, they disagree that wts counsel in best for them as an individual.
I do not think that it is a wonderful thing to claim to know and then later on having to retreat. That proves that you didnt know as you claimed you did, and the next time you claim to know, I do not know if I will believe you.
According to the new wts generation assigned definition, the 1914 generation is not going anywhwere. It is here to stay, as long as it takes until God brings in the gt Even if it takes 10 yrs, 20 years, or 100 years or even longer!
The wts has dealt with "'generation" by assignig it a new meaning. In due time, if it is necessary, the wts will also deal with 1914 and assign it a new understanding if needed!
It does not matter how many times in the new testament and how many times Jesus consistently used generation to mean contemporaries and it dont matter what generation means. The wts has assigned the word generation in jesus prophecy a new meaning. Since the wts is God's agency, they are right! (until they get new light that is) In the meantime it is gopsel truth.
When 1914 is finally long gone from sight, the Watchtower will still be here, albeit way past its heyday.
Don't count on JWs' tired brain cells swinging into action anytime soon regarding the 1914 doctrine. Religious conviction is nothing if not based on fearful emotions and desperately wishful thinking.
