Article needed on Bible study

PYRAMIDSCHEME

Where is the article that says you should not study the bible without the aid of WT publications?

jwfacts

Maybe this is the one you were referring to:

"From time to time, there have arisen from among the ranks of Jehovah's people those, who, like the original Satan, have adopted an independent, faultfinding attitude...They say that it is sufficient to read the Bible exclusively, either alone or in small groups at home. But, strangely, through such 'Bible reading,' they have reverted right back to the apostate doctrines that commentaries by Christendom's clergy were teaching ..." Watchtower 1981 Aug. 15 p.29

PYRAMIDSCHEME

Thanks for the quotes, Jwfacts. The km quote is a good one, but doesn't really come right out and say to only use WT publications and never read the bible without them. I have read some posts on here making this statement and I am wondering where that idea came from. I told my wife and she wants to see the source of that info.

transhuman68

1910 "If the 6 volumes of 'Scripture Studies' are practically the Bible topically arranged, with Bible proof-texts given, we might not improperly name the volumes- 'The Bible' in an arranged form. That is to say, they are not merely comments on the Bible, but they are practically the Bible itself...Furthermore, not only do we find that people cannot see the divine plan in studying the Bible itself, but we see also that if anyone lays the 'Scripture Studies' ... after he has read them for 10 years-if he then lays them aside and ignores them and goes to the Bible alone...out experience shows that within 2 years he goes into darkness. On the other hand, if he has merely read the 'S.S.' with their references, and had not read a page of the Bible, as such, he would be in the light at the end of the two years." (Watchtower, Sept 15, 1910)
1951 But if each of us were left to himself just because he has a copy of the Bible and were to direct his movements independently as he thought he understood the Word, what? It is likely, or possible, that there would be a great deal of confusion or working in competition among us. Hence, besides individually possessing God's Word, we need a theocratic organization. Yes, besides having God's spirit of illumination, a Christian needs Jehovah's theocratic organization in order to understand the Bible. (Watchtower; June 15, 1951; p. 375)
1957 "The world is full of Bibles, which Book contains the commandments of God. Why, then, do the people not know which way to go? ? "God has not arranged for [His] Word to speak independently or to shine life-giving truths by itself. It is through his organization God provides this light." (Watchtower, May 1, 1957, pg. 274)
1967 "The Bible cannot be properly understood without Jehovah's visible organization in mind." (Watchtower, Oct 1, 1967, pg. 587)
1965 "He does not impart his holy spirit and understanding and appreciation of his Word apart from his visible organization." (Watchtower, July 1, 1965, pg. 391)
1981 "We all need help to understand the Bible, and we cannot find the scriptural guidance we need outside the 'faithful and discreet slave' organization.'" (Watchtower, February 15, 1981, p.19)
1981 They say that it is sufficient to read the Bible exclusively, either alone or in small groups at home. But, strangely, through such 'Bible reading,' they have reverted right back to the apostate doctrines that commentaries by Christendom's clergy were teaching 100 years ago,... (Watchtower; Aug. 15, 1981; p. 29)
1994 Channel to understanding the Bible... All who want to understand the Bible should appreciate that the "greatly diversified wisdom of God" can become known only through Jehovah's channel of communication, the faithful and discreet slave. (Watchtower; Oct. 1, 1994; p. 8)

These any good? Found them on the net- you would have to check they are accurate quotes...

kurtbethel

They don't endorse it. That is not the same thing as not permitting it.

Then they go on to plug some society publications.

This is essentially corporate brand loyalty. Ford does not endorse you buying aftermarket parts for your Mustang, and if asked they would reccommend authentic Ford TM parts. Accept the society for what it is, a publishing corporation and nothing more.

Alwayshere

KINGDOM MINISTRY SEPT. 2007 says "DO NOT STUDY THE BIBLE IN SMALL GROUPS, READ THE BIBLE ON ITS OWN, OR USE INDEPENDENT SOURCES TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF WATCHTOWER DOCTRAIN.

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