The WTS extinguishing one "Light" for another....

by Snoozy 3 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  Snoozy

  Here are some examples of the WTS extinguishing one "light" for another:
  
  The Great Pyramid of Giza is "God’s stone witness" detailing his plan for humanity (Studies in the Scriptures, vol. 3, 1890, 313) and later a "monument of demonism" (WT, Nov. 15, 1955, 697).
  
  Jesus should be worshiped (WT, Jul. 15, 1898, 216); then he should receive only "relative worship" (WT, Jan. 15, 1992, 23); then relative worship is forbidden (Make Sure of All Things, 1965 edition, 249); finally, he should not be worshiped (WT, Nov. 1, 1964, 671).
  
  The sower of the seed in the parable of the mustard seed (Matt. 13:31–32), is Satan (Man’s Salvation Out of World Distress Is at Hand, 1975, 208), and, in the same year, it is Jesus (WT, Oct. 1, 1975, 600).
  
  The men of Sodom and Gomorrah are to be resurrected (The Harp of God, 1921, 344), then not resurrected (WT, Jun. 1, 1952, 338), then resurrected (WT, Aug. 1, 1965, 479), then not resurrected (WT, Jun. 1, 1988, 30–31).
  
  The "higher authorities" of Romans 13:1 are earthly governments (Studies in the Scriptures, vol. 2, 1889, 81), then Jesus and Jehovah (WT, Jun. 1, 1929, 165), then the commercial and political elements of Satan’s organization (Preparation, 1933, 127), then Jehovah and Jesus (Salvation, 1939, 58), then human governments once again (WT, Nov. 15, 1962, 686).
  
  
  The WTS has said: "It is a serious matter to present God and Christ in one way, then find that our understanding of the major teachings and fundamental doctrines of the scriptures were in error, and then after that, to go back to the very doctrines that, by years of study, we have thoroughly determined to be in error. Christians cannot be vacillating—wishy-washy—about such fundamental teachings" (WT, May 15, 1976, 298).
  
  The article went on to ask, "What confidence can one put in the sincerity or judgment of such persons?" This is a point to ponder seriously when assessing the reliability of the Watch Tower Society as a spiritual guide.

  Roflol...

  Snoozy
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  GOrwell

  Flickering light eh? But seriously, some of these are SO obvious. I remember always reading about the Sodom and Gomorroh new light fiasco. I mean, did they skip over John 5:29 entirely? It says clearly what will happen.

  As for Romans 13 and the superior authorities, I can't even imagine the reasoning needed to see how the superior authorities are anything BUT earthly rulers. I mean, it seem so clear in the scripture.
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  Pahpa

  Thanks, Snoozy, for reminding us of the Watchtower's vacillation over

  the years. The one thing that is always missing is the apology to

  the membership for misinterpreting the scriptures and misleading the flock.

  Of course, humility and repentance are only for the lower classes in

  the organization. One is not to question the position of the FDS

  class even when the facts are evident. Such folly!
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  Snoozy

  Of course, humility and repentance are only for the lower classes in the organization

  Oh this is so true!

  Snoozy