Every paragraph and every article in this issue is nonstop heavy artillery fire propaganda. I have never seen a WT so full of logical fallacies, appeals to emotion, appeals to authority, guilt tripping and BITE techniques all in one issue!
Paragraph 9 states clearly that even though the GB is imperfect, that does not matter, WE MUST OBEY THEM ANYWAYS. It says explicitly that we must be obedient, not to God or Christ, but the organization! I have never seen it said so clearly that we must obey the organization.
If this paragraph, hell this whole magazine does not wake up borderline thinkig JWs nothing will! It screams CULT CULT CULT CULT CULT CULT
9 Consider the heartfelt expressions of three brothers who have the earthly hope and who for decades have worked closely with members of the Governing Body. One commented: “While this has indeed been a unique privilege of service, the close association has from time to time revealed that, although spirit anointed, these brothers are imperfect. Yet, one of my goals over the years has been to be obedient to those taking the lead.” The second brother stated: “Such scriptures as 2 Corinthians 10:5, about ‘obedience to Christ,’ have helped me to be obedient and cooperate with those taking the lead. This is obedience from the heart.” The third brother said: “Loving what Jehovah loves and hating what he hates, as well as constantly seeking his guidance and doing what pleases him, means obedience to his organization and to those he is using to advance his purpose for the earth.” This brother had learned that Nathan Knorr, who became a member of the Governing Body, readily accepted points in the 1925 Watch Tower article “Birth of the Nation,” even though some others questioned them. Such obedience deeply impressed the brother. Pondering over the words of the three men just quoted can help you prove yourself holy by being obedient.