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1 | Who is this "slave"? | Matt 24:45 | bstudent | 118191 | ||
You mention Jesus coming(presence) which others overlook. Do you agree that the Gospel chapters dealing with the sign of his coming(coming) show what will be happening so as to identify when he begins his reign in the kingdom power? The following verses also clearly indicate he will begin ruling while the majority reject his position but put their trust in governments he promises to destroy.(Psalm 110:1,2; Luke 19:27; Rev 11:18; 1 Cor 15:25; Daniel 2:44) I still believe this slave has a special role as 'dispenser of spiritual food' that will help sheeplike ones stay awake. These are Christ's brothers that if we help them, it is just as if we helped Jesus himself. (Matt 25:21-46) | ||||||
2 | Who is this "slave"? | Matt 24:45 | kalos | 118207 | ||
WHO IS THE "FAITHFUL AND WISE SERVANT?" 'The Watchtower Society teaches that God has a latter day "prophet" on earth today to reveal His will to all Jehovah's Witnesses. The name of this special representative is the "Faithful and Discreet Slave." The identity of this special Servant is the subject of this article. 'Where do the Society's leaders claim to get their authority to oversee the interests of Jehovah's Witnesses? The answer is found in their interpretation of Matthew 24:45, which reads, " Who is the faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over His household, to give them meat in due season?" (KJV) 'They interpret this passage by claiming that Jesus predicted that God would establish a special "Servant" on the earth having the sole spiritual authority to represent Him. The Servant would act as the sole interpreter of His Word. The following 4 points summarize the basis of the Watchtower Society's current teaching about this servant: ____________________ "A class of people", "little flock" ____________________ 'A. The Servant is a CLASS OF PEOPLE - 144,000 Anointed Ones (also called the Body of Christ, Christian Congregation, LITTLE FLOCK, or Spirit-Begotten Ones). This class has been expanding to its full number since the days of Jesus, especially since the year 1914. Most of them have died and now reign in heaven with Jesus. In 1919, this class was appointed by Jesus over all His spiritual belongings. 'B. While the Witnesses are taught that The Servant class has been serving "spiritual food" since A.D. 33, the modern Servant class conveys spiritual knowledge through the publications (and official representatives) of the Watchtower Society, beginning with the first issue of Zion's Watchtower magazine in 1879. 'C. Naturally, the Watchtower leaders claim membership in the Faithful and Wise Servant class. In this way, they can maintain control, acting as the communicator of God's will to all the Witnesses. The Society's leadership claims to be the "governing body" for the larger Servant class and the millions of other Witnesses worldwide. 'D. Since the Servant class is God's sole means of communication, Witnesses must be in total agreement with its teachings. They must submit and conform to all the instruction of the Servant class. Jehovah's Witnesses must believe what the Servant class teaches through The Watchtower magazine.' (Emphasis added.) ____________________ (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/7831/servant.html) |
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3 | Who is this "slave"? | Matt 24:45 | bstudent | 118243 | ||
The apostle Paul claimed to be a communicator of God's will and gained many enemies within the congregation as a result. Do you suppose Billy Graham or the pope believe they are communicating God's will? Such a claim would need to be backed up by works. Do you know how Jesus said to identify those that would be communicating God's will? Good fruits - Jesus is the prince of peace and his kingdom is no part of this world. Thus his disciples should be known as peacemakers that don't put their trust in corrupt manmade governments their leader has promised to destroy. | ||||||