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NASB	Matthew 24:45 ¶ "Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time?
AMPLIFIED 2015	Matthew 24:45 ¶ "Who then is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others [in the house] their food and supplies at the proper time? [Luke 12:42-46]

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Subject: Who is this "slave"?

Bible Note: 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:
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"A class of people", "little flock"
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'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.)

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