Well the rest of my post got lost.
When selfish behavior is reported and even celebrated, a servant of God might despise such conduct but envy the results.
I can imagine that there may have been complaints about those in a high position exhibiting "selfish behavior" It's making those that have complained about it, "envying the results" Typical WT.
On Paul’s first missionary journey, for instance, the Lycaonian people mistook him and Barnabas for superheroes—as incarnations of their false gods Zeus and Hermes. Were Paul and Barnabas tempted to ride the wave of popularity? Would that seem to be a refreshing break from all the persecution they had experienced in the last two cities they visited? Did they imagine that the publicity could help to advance the good news?
The WT making up all sorts of imaginings. lol However, Paul and Barnabas could have indeed have had a little fun, but then just reported that they were outraged by the whole thing. Nothing like a little R&R.
This was also interesting.
Although not needing Moses’ input, Jehovah gave Moses an opportunity to reveal how he felt. What human would listen at length to the reasoning of someone who has displayed faulty thinking and then act on that person’s word?
I don't think the GB would. Probably not most Elders.
David and Shimei being used as an example of being cursed. There isn't any mention in this paragraph of who this applies to. Worldly or other JW's, it doesn't say.
We too can pray when under attack. In response, Jehovah provides his holy spirit, which can help us to endure. Can you think of a situation in which you need to exercise self-restraint or freely forgive unwarranted animosity?
Is there some heaving stuff going down in the Congregations?