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There is No Governing Body for Christians!
The GB does more than organize. It replaces Jesus Christ in the oblivious minds of JWs.
By Nab B.
Jesus warned,
“The rulers of the nations lord it over [govern] them and the great men wield authority over them. This
MUST NOT be the way among you.”
(Matt 20:25-26)
Ironically, of all the titles the organization could have chosen, they chose ‘The Governing Body’ title despite Jesus' warning NOT to govern, lord, or wield authority over the lives of believers as practiced by worldly rulers!
The term ‘Governing Body’ is absent from the Bible. Early Christians were loosely connected groups, who gathered in private homes for fellowship WITHOUT any central Governing Body. They were only guided by Jesus Christ, through the operation of the Holy Spirit and loving under-shepherds.
The only time early Christians gathered in a big group was in Jerusalem to debate the circumcision issue sparked by the Judaizers. Afterwards, they never met again! You won’t find any ‘Governing Body’ organizing Christians in all of the Greek Scriptures (NT).
Unlike early Christians, the JW organization governs most facets of its members’ lives. It causes many to live in fear of disagreeing or questioning lest they be mistreated or disfellowshipped. This kind of control and intimidation is diametrically opposed to Christ's attitude who said:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt 11:29-30).
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