I've just learned from a trusted contact at theWatchtower.org 'Norris', that the Society intend to put a resolution to the congregations shortly - though definately not at the 'Special Talk' meeting next month.
Here's the scary bit. This resolution needs to be responded to by all baptized Jehovah's Witnesses. We have not been able to get hold of the wording but have been informed it is intended to provide the brotherhood with the opportunity to affirm their loyalty to Jehovah and his organization. Sounds suspiciously like a 'clearout'.
It may be difficult to 'foil' this procedure as all will be notified in advance to be sure of attending the meeting, the Elders have been instructed to contact all irregular and inactive publishers in their territory. Norris was told that any who decline the invitation to attend the resolution would be informed that this would indicate their withdrawl from the Society.
We have even heard rumours that the resolution may require a signature! I am not inclined to believe this and if confronted with such a form would 'spoil' it in a blaze of apostate, coming-out glory!
However the situation unfolds it certainly seems clear that the Society are upping the ante for all those who wish to fade quietly. Let's see what happens, I'm sure all the pieces of this puzzle will manifest themselves shortly...
*** km 1/99 p. 1 Our Resolve?To Pursue Jehovah?s Way of Life ***
Our Resolve?To Pursue Jehovah?s Way of Life
1 A highlight of the "God?s Way of Life" Conventions was the resolution that was adopted in the concluding talk. It began with the declaration: "We . . . wholeheartedly agree that God?s way is the best way of life." Recall some high points of that resolution to which we said, "AYE!"
2 It is our resolve to remain clean before Jehovah, without spot from the world. We will continue to put God?s will first in our lives. Using his Word, the Bible, as our guide, we will not deviate to the right or to the left, thus confirming that God?s way is far superior to the way of the world.
3 The world in general disregards God?s way of life and reaps the consequences. (Jer. 10:23) We must therefore continue to be taught by our Grand Instructor, Jehovah, who says: "This is the way. Walk in it, you people." (Isa. 30:21) Jehovah?s way of life, as set forth in the Scriptures, is superior in every respect. In order to pursue that way, it is imperative that we take full advantage of all that Jehovah teaches us.
4 Jehovah?s Superior Teaching Program: Jehovah teaches us the real purpose of life and how to use our lives to the best advantage. He teaches us how to improve the quality of our lives mentally, morally, and spiritually. He teaches us how to live at peace with our brothers, our family, and our fellowman. He does this through his textbook, the Bible, and through his organization