On February 22, 2023, Anthony Morris III was officially removed from the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses. www.sportskeeda.com. Major shake-up in the Jehovah Witnesses Governing Board. Appears Mr. Morris was not "in harmony" with the other seven JW Governing Board Members.Jan 6, 2023 · A Governing Body member shows how our brothers and sisters are making Jehovah their refuge despite trials or tragedies. NEWS RELEASES 2023 Governing Body Update #2 Changed Date Doctrine 1800s. This article covers some of the lesser known failed predictions and changed date doctrine of the Watchtower Society. For many decades the Watchtower taught that the last days started in 1799, Jesus' invisible presence commenced in 1874 and the world would end in 1914. This article outlines over 20 dates no longer ...From: Brother Geoffrey Jackson. Date: August 15, 2015. To: Fellow members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear brothers, While I was in Australia looking after my ailing father, Satan managed to haul me before his representatives in the government: the so-called Royal Commission.Sep 14, 2015 · Geoffrey Jackson’s appearance before the Royal Commission left many questions unanswered. If you are one of the many current and former Jehovah’s Witnesses who spent much of last month glued to your screen watching the Australian Royal Commission into child abuse, likely you are still dumbfounded by the testimony of one person in particular: Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson. Image taken from The Watchtower. 5/15/55.pg301. (How CT Russell Appears To The Governing Body When Channeling New Info). Through the vast array of the Watchtower Society's ever changing doctrines, the only doctrine that remains consistent is the spiritistic claim to be Jehovah's mouthpiece. This elitist claim is the How important is 607 B.C.E. to Witness belief? Without 607, the 1914 invisible presence of Christ didn’t happen. Without 607, the last days didn’t begin in 1914. Without 607, there can be no generation calculation. Without 607, there can be no claimed 1919 appointment of the Governing Body as the Faithful and Discreet Slave (Mt 24:45-47).chapters 7 and 14. Members of the Governing Body do not consider themselves to be infallible, but all Jehovah’s Witnesses are expected to obey their dictates on pain of excommunication. The Governing Body supervises the Society’s publi-cations and appoints a Branch Committee of three or more men in each of the 111 branches of the worldwide ...Jan 6, 2023 · A Governing Body member shows how our brothers and sisters are making Jehovah their refuge despite trials or tragedies. NEWS RELEASES 2023 Governing Body Update #2 Jan 25, 2020 · The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to deny the findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Despite the above cited statement published by the Child Abuse Royal Commission, Bennett QC and Gibson wrote in their commissioned report to Watchtower Australia and the Jehovah’s Witnesses organisation that, 2022 Governing Body Update #8. A Governing Body member encourages us to be ready to adapt when Jehovah’s chariot moves. He also helps us to appreciate the benefits of in-person meetings.The Governing Body is deeply touched and encouraged to see that God’s people around the world have been busier than ever as they keep pace with Jehovah’s organization. Many have moved to serve where the need is greater. Others have moved into a new avenue of service, such as a foreign-language field. Many have tried a form of witnessing ...How important is 607 B.C.E. to Witness belief? Without 607, the 1914 invisible presence of Christ didn’t happen. Without 607, the last days didn’t begin in 1914. Without 607, there can be no generation calculation. Without 607, there can be no claimed 1919 appointment of the Governing Body as the Faithful and Discreet Slave (Mt 24:45-47).Governing Body members. Jehovah's Witnesses began capitalizing Governing Body as a proper noun in 1971; The Watchtower that year announced "The present Governing Body comprises eleven anointed witnesses of Jehovah."[82] The original members of the 1971 Governing Body, all now deceased, are indicated in italics in the lists below.[83] CurrentFeb 28, 2023 · Nearly three years later, he was asked to serve as a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Governing Body. He served in the role for more than 17 years, starting in 2005 and continuing until his ... helpers to Governing Body committees: ijwfq 41; w15 10/15 3; w11 8/15 19-20; w10 6/15 3; w06 2/15 28; w03 11/1 25; jv 235; yb93 253-255; w92 4/15 31. not treating as celebrities: w18.09 31. letter to Branch Committees on Bible reading (1998): w00 10/1 9. letter to inactive Witnesses: rj 2. letter to Witnesses in Czechoslovakia (1989): yb00 192 ...Mar 3, 2023 · Listen to Livestream: Governing Body Member Of Jehovah's Witnesses, Anthony Morris, Removed From Position and 150 more episodes by Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses-Critical Thinkers » Critical Thought Podcast, free! No signup or install needed. Meet Daria! Your Best Free Therapy Session After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses. On February 22, 2023, Anthony Morris III was officially removed from the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses. www.sportskeeda.com. Major shake-up in the Jehovah Witnesses Governing Board. Appears Mr. Morris was not "in harmony" with the other seven JW Governing Board Members.Governing Body members. Jehovah's Witnesses began capitalizing Governing Body as a proper noun in 1971; The Watchtower that year announced "The present Governing Body comprises eleven anointed witnesses of Jehovah."[82] The original members of the 1971 Governing Body, all now deceased, are indicated in italics in the lists below.[83] CurrentJehovah's Witnesses are sincere people genuinely striving to do God's will in their lives. Like us, they go about their daily routines, struggle with life's concerns, and engage in spiritual ... Image taken from The Watchtower. 5/15/55.pg301. (How CT Russell Appears To The Governing Body When Channeling New Info). Through the vast array of the Watchtower Society's ever changing doctrines, the only doctrine that remains consistent is the spiritistic claim to be Jehovah's mouthpiece. This elitist claim is the Jan 6, 2011 · Open Letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear Brothers, I served for 7 years as an Elder in the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I recently relinquished this privilege for the following reasons: 1. My whole life I was taught that Armageddon is going to be here any moment and is imminent. Jan 14, 2020 · On 11 November 2019 a new Jehovah’s Witnesses company, “Kingdom Support Services (Australasia) Limited” (KSSA), was registered in Australia to “promote throughout Australasia the advancement of the Christian religion as understood and taught by the ecclesiastical Governing Body” and to “co-operate with or provide financial assistance to persons having similar aims and purposes and ... Furuli also says that, because there was no Governing Body in the first century, “the present governing Body has no biblical legacy and should be dissolved.” (No wonder this book is already the source of lots of gleeful discussions on ex-JW forums.) (UPDATE: I had posted a passage here that I believed was from the book. It was not.Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs), employ Revelation 3:14 to try and prove that Jesus is the first being (thing) that Jehovah/Yahweh God created. Below is how the JW Bible the New World Translation (NWT) renders this verse:13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city.How important is 607 B.C.E. to Witness belief? Without 607, the 1914 invisible presence of Christ didn’t happen. Without 607, the last days didn’t begin in 1914. Without 607, there can be no generation calculation. Without 607, there can be no claimed 1919 appointment of the Governing Body as the Faithful and Discreet Slave (Mt 24:45-47).The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has continued to give a good lead during the service year in caring for the interests of Jehovah’s kingdom earth wide. The Governing Body holds weekly meetings, with all the committees represented, to discuss matters presented to it by the various Branch Committees and to consider recommendations ... During the presidencies of Nathan H. Knorr and Frederick W. Franz, there were no black or Hispanic leaders among Jehovah’s Witnesses, aside from a few rank and file elders and circuit overseers. It was not until 1999 that a black man, Samuel Herd, was appointed to the position of Governing Body member.Jehovah’s Witnesses were second to last, just a notch above the poorer Pentecostals. This, due in no small measure to the fact that the Watchtower has strongly discouraged Jehovah’s Witnesses from acquiring a higher education. The Society also routinely rebukes and condemns Jehovah’s Witnesses for getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes.The Governing Body uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?Governing Body members. Jehovah's Witnesses began capitalizing Governing Body as a proper noun in 1971; The Watchtower that year announced "The present Governing Body comprises eleven anointed witnesses of Jehovah."[82] The original members of the 1971 Governing Body, all now deceased, are indicated in italics in the lists below.[83] CurrentThe Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.ruling council of Jehovah's Witnesses. This page was last edited on 16 March 2023, at 04:58. All structured data from the main, Property, Lexeme, and EntitySchema namespaces is available under the Creative Commons CC0 License; text in the other namespaces is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Furuli also says that, because there was no Governing Body in the first century, “the present governing Body has no biblical legacy and should be dissolved.” (No wonder this book is already the source of lots of gleeful discussions on ex-JW forums.) (UPDATE: I had posted a passage here that I believed was from the book. It was not.On 11 November 2019 a new Jehovah’s Witnesses company, “Kingdom Support Services (Australasia) Limited” (KSSA), was registered in Australia to “promote throughout Australasia the advancement of the Christian religion as understood and taught by the ecclesiastical Governing Body” and to “co-operate with or provide financial ...The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.Dec 2, 2022 · 2022 Governing Body Update #8. A Governing Body member encourages us to be ready to adapt when Jehovah’s chariot moves. He also helps us to appreciate the benefits of in-person meetings. Nov 15, 2018 · The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society listed the book value of its assets as $1,451,217,000 on its 2015 IRS Form 990-T. This places the Jehovah’s Witnesses into the same “billion dollar plus” cult status as the Church of Scientology. Click here to see $1.7 billion in Scientology assets. In its 2013 990-T, the The Watchtower Bible and ... The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society listed the book value of its assets as $1,451,217,000 on its 2015 IRS Form 990-T. This places the Jehovah’s Witnesses into the same “billion dollar plus” cult status as the Church of Scientology. Click here to see $1.7 billion in Scientology assets. In its 2013 990-T, the The Watchtower Bible and ...THE Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses consists of dedicated men who are anointed servants of God. They act as representatives of the faithful and discreet slave class, which has the responsibility of providing spiritual food and giving direction and impetus to the Kingdom-preaching work throughout the earth. — Matt. 24:14, 45-47.Apr 15, 2017 · Directed by Holy Spirit. Watchtower claims Jehovah's holy spirit guides the formulation of doctrine, appointment of elders, and disfellowshipping of followers. However, the Governing Body have introduced numerous incorrect doctrine that were subsequently changed, and appointed brothers as elders who were engaged in gross sin. The Governing Body members who lead the Service Committee are Samuel Herd, Gerrit Lösch, Anthony Morris, and Mark Sanderson. Gary Breaux. Service Department & Translation Department Overseer, Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Vice-President & Former Watchtower New York Vice-President & Secretary/Treasurer.The Governing Body is deeply touched and encouraged to see that God’s people around the world have been busier than ever as they keep pace with Jehovah’s organization. Many have moved to serve where the need is greater. Others have moved into a new avenue of service, such as a foreign-language field. Many have tried a form of witnessing ... Jul 18, 2014 · Always the fashionista amongst the Governing Body members, Mr. Stephen Lett recently showed us how even an older man can display a certain swagger, a certain je ne sais quoi that says, "I'm one of the anointed, and you're not!" He does this in so many ways, but the one I want to draw our attention to is the way he rocked the theocratic fashion ... governing body of jehovah's witnesses, et al., defendants, and watchtower bible and tract society of new york, inc., defendant-appellant. k & l gates llp, new york city (dana parker of counsel), for defendant-appellant. the zalkin law firm, new york city (elizabeth a. cate of counsel), for plaintiff-respondent.Apr 2, 2022 · Jehovah’s witnesses long believed that the end of the world would come before all their precious anointed 144,000 died. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that to be a member of their governing body one has to be anointed. The eldest member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses was born in 1935. The remaining members were all born after ... ON Friday morning, October 1, 1971, the legal corporation known as Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania held its annual corporation meeting, this time in the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s witnesses at Buckingham, Pennsylvania. All seven members of the Board of Directors of said Society attended and had a part in the program presented.13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city. Jehovah’s witnesses believe that the governing body are anointed, that they’re God’s channel to followers on earth. Howie knew these guys as people, like Carl Klein, the governing body member in the wheelchair, Howie was with him the day his faith began to unravel he was reading a letter to Klein from a Jehovah’s witness disputing the ...The Governing Body, like every other religion out there—Christian or non-Christian—wants you to think that the only way to gain God’s favor is by doing what the men at the head of the church tell you to do, whether it be a church, synagogue, mosque, or organization they want you to listen to them and they want you to support them with ...Jan 25, 2020 · The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to deny the findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Despite the above cited statement published by the Child Abuse Royal Commission, Bennett QC and Gibson wrote in their commissioned report to Watchtower Australia and the Jehovah’s Witnesses organisation that, God needs no particular person, church, denomination, creed or organization to accomplish his purpose." The concept of Jehovah having one single organization that he directs by means of a Governing Body is used to support the concept that being a Jehovah's Witness is essential for salvation.A Letter From the Governing Body. Dear Fellow Kingdom Publisher: PICTURE yourself as a member of the Brooklyn Bethel family on Friday morning, October 2, 1914. You are seated at your usual place at the breakfast table, awaiting the arrival of Brother C. T. Russell. Suddenly the door to the dining room opens and Brother Russell appears.2021 Governing Body Update #1. A Governing Body member shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how Jehovah is blessing our zealous efforts to witness despite the limitations caused by the pandemic.Aug 28, 2019 · The Governing Body Is Not Inspired. The Watchtower is ruled by a group of men called “The Governing Body” who rule with an iron fist. These 7 men are according to Jehovah Witnesses as “anointed ones” they’re responsible for all doctrines believed by the Jehovah Witnesses. While they say the bible is their ultimate authority it’s ... As for the GB's official allowance.It means nothing when you have all the. resources of the Corporation at your disposal. My understanding is that the governing body hold equal shares in the. privately held Watchtower corporations. Considering they each receive $14. per month in compensation and are in their 70's, 80's and 90's, I challenge.Furuli also says that, because there was no Governing Body in the first century, “the present governing Body has no biblical legacy and should be dissolved.” (No wonder this book is already the source of lots of gleeful discussions on ex-JW forums.) (UPDATE: I had posted a passage here that I believed was from the book. It was not.helpers to Governing Body committees: ijwfq 41; w15 10/15 3; w11 8/15 19-20; w10 6/15 3; w06 2/15 28; w03 11/1 25; jv 235; yb93 253-255; w92 4/15 31. not treating as celebrities: w18.09 31. letter to Branch Committees on Bible reading (1998): w00 10/1 9. letter to inactive Witnesses: rj 2. letter to Witnesses in Czechoslovakia (1989): yb00 192 ... Furuli also says that, because there was no Governing Body in the first century, “the present governing Body has no biblical legacy and should be dissolved.” (No wonder this book is already the source of lots of gleeful discussions on ex-JW forums.) (UPDATE: I had posted a passage here that I believed was from the book. It was not.The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42. The Witness also told my family the Governing Body uses Nelson's new age energy healings regularly. There's other practitioners Nelson taught this energy healing system to, as well, and they recruit ailing members in the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls, to this day, and "heal" them, without interference from the elders.A Governing Body member shows how our brothers and sisters are making Jehovah their refuge despite trials or tragedies. NEWS RELEASES 2023 Governing Body Update #2The Governing Body uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses have lost their faith and love in God and are now legally establishing their Watchtower assets. Their faith and love is now in the almighty dollar. Note: Section entitled “Jehovah’s Witnesses in Poland” was added November 12, 2015.The Governing Body. 953 likes. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claims to speak for God The Governing Body is deeply touched and encouraged to see that God’s people around the world have been busier than ever as they keep pace with Jehovah’s organization. Many have moved to serve where the need is greater. Others have moved into a new avenue of service, such as a foreign-language field. Many have tried a form of witnessing ...The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.The Governing Body. 953 likes. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claims to speak for God On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, it was announced at World Headquarters that Brother Anthony Morris III is no longer serving as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Evidently, his removal was due to disciplinary action. This should indicate to believers that they should not trust the Governing Body.In another California lawsuit against the Witnesses last year, one of the organization’s top leaders, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch, refused to testify. In that case, a San Diego court looked at allegations that an elder named Gonzalo Campos had sexually abused a Jehovah’s Witness boy named Jose Lopez in the 1980s.Sep 8, 2012 · Jehovah’s Witnesses were second to last, just a notch above the poorer Pentecostals. This, due in no small measure to the fact that the Watchtower has strongly discouraged Jehovah’s Witnesses from acquiring a higher education. The Society also routinely rebukes and condemns Jehovah’s Witnesses for getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes. v. t. e. Raymond Victor Franz (May 8, 1922 – June 2, 2010) was a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses from October 20, 1971, until his removal on May 22, 1980, [1] [2] and served at the organization's world headquarters for fifteen years, from 1965 until 1980. Franz stated the request for his resignation and his subsequent ... On 11 November 2019 a new Jehovah’s Witnesses company, “Kingdom Support Services (Australasia) Limited” (KSSA), was registered in Australia to “promote throughout Australasia the advancement of the Christian religion as understood and taught by the ecclesiastical Governing Body” and to “co-operate with or provide financial ...Sep 22, 2021 · This means that 0.236% of Jehovah's Witnesses have died of Covid-19, over 4 times higher than the global rate in August 2021 of 0.051%. In December, the 2021 Governing Body Update #10 announced that 25,658 Jehovahs Witnesses have died due to Covid 19. Sadly, this trend is affecting Jehovah's Witnesses around the world. Jun 23, 2017 · In this video I take a look at the evidence for and against the Governing Body being Gods sole channel of communication to mankind. Jan 10, 2022 · (Rebuttals Sushi no. 265 - Reviewing the 2021 Annual Meeting - Part 4 of 4) Apparently the biggest concern among Jehovah's Witnesses is not how abusive and c... The Governing Body lives and works in the head office in Warwick, USA, and is the head of the highly hierarchical organization. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Governing Body is the "channel" through which Jehovah God makes known his will. Branches. Under the supervision of the Governing Body, the organization is led through Branch offices.Oct 28, 2022 · Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Governing Body, an all-male group with varying membership sizes but eight members as of January 2018, is in charge of running the organization. It is housed in the headquarters of Watchtower Society’s Warwick, New York. 2022 Governing Body Update #5. A Governing Body member provides updates about recent milestones in translation and legal victories. He also shares encouraging interviews that highlight what helped brothers and sisters to endure persecution in the former Soviet Union.
Jan 14, 2020 · On 11 November 2019 a new Jehovah’s Witnesses company, “Kingdom Support Services (Australasia) Limited” (KSSA), was registered in Australia to “promote throughout Australasia the advancement of the Christian religion as understood and taught by the ecclesiastical Governing Body” and to “co-operate with or provide financial assistance to persons having similar aims and purposes and ... . Who delivers for denny
Open Letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear Brothers, I served for 7 years as an Elder in the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I recently relinquished this privilege for the following reasons: My whole life I was taught that Armageddon is going to be here any moment and is imminent.During the presidencies of Nathan H. Knorr and Frederick W. Franz, there were no black or Hispanic leaders among Jehovah’s Witnesses, aside from a few rank and file elders and circuit overseers. It was not until 1999 that a black man, Samuel Herd, was appointed to the position of Governing Body member.If you would like to help us to continue in this work, click this link: https://beroeans.net/support/If you would like to donate directly through paypal, ple... Doctrine is rarely the way to open the mind's eye of one of Jehovah's Witnesses. To learn of indiscretion is more effective, being a shocking awakening, particularly when a follower holds the Governing Body in high esteem. This is especially so regarding issues where Watchtower is outspokenly critical of other religious organizations.(Matt. 24:14, 45-47; Rev. 12:17) Like its first century counterpart, the Governing Body today looks to Jehovah, and to Jesus Christ, the Head of the congregation, for direction in all matters. (1 Cor. 11:3; Eph. 5:23) The Governing Body is organized to take the lead as Jehovah directs it by holy spirit. The Witness also told my family the Governing Body uses Nelson's new age energy healings regularly. There's other practitioners Nelson taught this energy healing system to, as well, and they recruit ailing members in the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls, to this day, and "heal" them, without interference from the elders. v t e Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, [1] and are led by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses from the Watch Tower Society 's headquarters in Warwick, New York. The Governing Body oversees a vast global real estate portfolio, including Kingdom Halls built by congregations around the world. The Australian branch owns at least 440 properties including a ...Jan 25, 2020 · The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to deny the findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Despite the above cited statement published by the Child Abuse Royal Commission, Bennett QC and Gibson wrote in their commissioned report to Watchtower Australia and the Jehovah’s Witnesses organisation that, 13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city. Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, and are led by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses from the Watch Tower Society's headquarters in Warwick, New York. The Governing Body, along with other "helpers", are organized into six committees responsible for various administrative functions within the global Witness community ...Non-Witnesses please understand that to a Witness the Watchtower literally replaces the Bible as a source of faith and doctrine. They will strongly deny this, but Witnesses know in their hearts it is true as the above quotes prove beyond any question. INFORMATION CONTROL #3: JW's forbidden from reading non-JW materials: The Governing Body does not allow us to give relative obedience. The apostles stood before the secular authority of the nation of Israel which coincidentally was also the spiritual Governing Body of that nation—a nation chosen by God, his people. Yet, they boldly proclaimed: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.”.God needs no particular person, church, denomination, creed or organization to accomplish his purpose." The concept of Jehovah having one single organization that he directs by means of a Governing Body is used to support the concept that being a Jehovah's Witness is essential for salvation.THE Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses consists of dedicated men who are anointed servants of God. They act as representatives of the faithful and discreet slave class, which has the responsibility of providing spiritual food and giving direction and impetus to the Kingdom-preaching work throughout the earth. — Matt. 24:14, 45-47..