purplesofa writes:
Matt. 24:45 - Who really is the faithful and discreet slave? On the day of the Memorial, commemorating Jesus death, this is the text for the day.
Just seeing it made me feel rather sick in my stomach. It actually made me feel better about my decision not to go. I will do something quietly and personal to show my love and appreciation for creation and people I care for and for mankind.
Oh. My. Gawd. It's been at least 10 years since I looked at any Yearbook, but if memory serves, the text on the date of the Memorial used to emphasize God's love in providing a ransom. This is sheer unadulterated self-aggrandizement on the part of the WTS. It's blasphemous, for all intents and purposes.
For some reason, this scripture came to mind:
*** Rbi8 Matthew 24:15-16 ***
15"Therefore, when YOU catch sight of the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place, (let the reader use discernment,) 16 then let those in Ju·de´a begin fleeing to the mountains.
It would be an interesting study to go through all the Yearbooks to check the scripture references for the dates of the Memorial over the years, and see if there is a progression in promoting the WTS over Jesus and/or Jehovah's provision of a ransom. If I had any Yearbooks handy, I'd do it myself. It appears as though the daily texts have been omitted from the WT CD ROM.
