Paul nukes 3 JW policies -- 1. disfellowship your critics; 2. NO public debates; 3. NO paid labour

[CORINTHIANS -- Messy church is normal, even necessary -- 29]
TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:1-15
What was the essential assumption which gave birth to the cults? No doubt Joseph Smith, Charles Taze Russell, Ellen G White and Mary Baker Eddy read their Bibles. Undoubtedly most of their followers had a prayer life as well as a Bible, and all of these faiths birthed in the 19th century encourage religious meetings and create new structures and institutions. Despite their many differences, they all have in common a repudiation, even a disdain of, the catholic (universal) consensus. What makes that catholic consensus -- the creeds going back at least 15 centuries -- more trustworthy than the novelties of the 19th century? What is the Bible basis for the concept of catholic consensus?
[See "Corinthians for Jehovah's Witnesses" and "He Gave Teachers" booklets at onewonders.org website, "PDF archive"; see also Corinthians Bible studies (for ALL Christians, not just JWs) on the same website, in the section "Studies"]
TOPICS: Leon Morris; JW.org; cults; Watchtower; Jehovah's Witnesses; church divisions; propaganda; mind control; Holy Spirit; FDS; New World Translation; Trinity; Christology; Pneumatology; clergy
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[@Bravedog2017]

Great thoughts. This is exactly what I’ve been saying to many JWs - if the leaders of the early church had behaved like the members of the watchtower GB behave today - not able and not willing to defend themselves publicly without persecuting those who question them - Christianity wouldn’t exist. The Christian religion would not have spread in a few decades all over the Roman Empire. First century men were used to argue, to criticize and to reason and not only the Lord Jesus but all the apostles recognized the right of their auditors and fellow Christians to do this. What a blatant difference to the unmanly and coward attitude of the self proclaimed leaders in Warwick. Indeed they are in a fair position to attack other Christian denominations!

[@Rwakabubu]

Just to catch on policy number 3. NO paid labour: Phil from the BlueEnvelop Channel made a video about the topic "when did the GB member worked a regular paid job for the last time." It is mindblowing that some of the GB member have lived on contributions for over 60 years. And then they have the audacity to give advise on how to work a regular job

[@m1ndphaser]

agreed. I saw that and thought of that video immediately! Paul considered it 'stealing from God' for himself personally.

[@veronicasalas2666]

You are right Vivian. We were not to debate. Thank you David and Vivian ❤️🙏🏻

[@Darrinnewlife]

And could this be the reason for them taking out John 8: 1- 11 so they can disfellowship ones.

[@aj225]

Hi David and Vivian, I struggled to hear this presentation. could you consider volume control? I believe I have maxed volume at my end. All best wishes, AJ225

[@BillWalters-kx8sw]

My volume is on 15 ish % and it's fine for me, I am using apple earphones on my phone for reference.

[@yulai8248]

Me too I hear with headphone and they sound very good

[@aj225]

@@BillWalters-kx8sw Just watching on my laptop without headphones. On viewing other videos I have been able to hear clearly and, on occasion, turned down the volume a little. It seems to happen from time to time and I feel I would like to be in a position to adjust at my end to get the most from the videos I am viewing. Thanks for your feedback! Best wishes, AJ225

[@aj225]

@@yulai8248 Thank you for your feedback, I have just responded to @BillWalters-kx8sw. All best wishes, AJ225