by Billy the Ex-Bethelite 23 Replies latest watchtower bible
In Watchtower world Jesus=Governing Body
Actually...
In WT-world, Jehovah = Governing Body
Jesus < Governing Body.
Jesus is either portrayed as (1) A cosmic switch-board operator, directing prayers made "in Jesus' name" on up to Jehovah, or (B) a distant, remote King, sitting on a throne, busy with the "hard work" of "overseeing" and "directing" the colossally inept and ineffective "worldwide preaching work".
Coining a new expression are we!
"in a jaraczesque sort of way" love it
Wow. Either by lowering the status of Jesus or raising their status, the GB is attempting to navigate to a position of more mental, spiritaual, and financial control - IMHO.
MeanMrMustard
I just remembered a classic example of a "Jaraczesque" title...
Can anyone here recall what "Families—Make Daily Bible Reading Your Way of Life!" was the title of?
That was a drama, wasn't it, Billy?
I think it should go without saying that Jesus would be "spirit guided"
Sounds like a pitch to me.
-Sab
Over the years they've come up with some very clumsily-worded (and corny) titles. The _________________ - Why?, _____________ - How? and _______________ - When? titles always made me cringe. There are too many to number, but we've all seen them. Just insert whatever topic you want and then dash question. I'm still waiting for "Sex - Why?"
As an outsider, what strikes me is it's always getting, reaping, blessings, eternal life etc.
Does anyone want to do God's will just for love? When I ask my jw ladies they quickly say yes, of course, just because we love Jehovah.
And the next sentence they ask why wouldn't I want to live in Paradise.
Retro
"Jesus is Spirit-Guided, just like us, the Governing Body!!! Get it?""
Mad Sweeney: "That was a drama, wasn't it, Billy?"
Correct. Now, can you remember what "Families—Make Daily Bible Reading Your Way of Life!" was about?
Retro: "Does anyone want to do God's will just for love?"
In JW land, "love" is just a word, a feeling. It doesn't correspond with action. The local elders say they "love" the brothers, but they aren't hospitable. They "love" their families, but put corporation interests first. In order to get action, the GB has to keep using the stick and the carrot. "Love" isn't all they need.
