Sometimes they just get weird...

While it does make me a bit uncomfortable to go back and dig deep into the doctrines of Jehovah's Witnesses, sometimes I catch wind of things that just make me go, "uhhh, that's weird."

Just recently the Organization released an article in the Watchtower. More specifically, the November 15th, 2013 Watchtower.
There's an article called: "Seven Shepherds, Eight Dukes - What Do They Mean For Us Today?"

In that study article, there's a paragraph that I found that makes me worry. I would normally include the link so you can see it right at the source, but instead I'll post a screen capture just in case the link is no longer valid:

"the life-saving direction we receive from Jehovah's Organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instruction we may receive whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not. (4) Now is the time for any who may be putting their trust in secular education, material things or human intuitions to adjust their thinking."

Ok, so here's my problem: basically, no matter what, no matter how weird or unpractical it may seem, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS obey...whom? Jehovah's Organization. More specifically, the Faithful and Discrete Slave - more specifically, the Governing Body.

So what their saying, if you take that long winded paragraph and condense it:
Obey the instruction we offer even if it doesn't appear to make sense.

If you've been in the Organization for a long time, this may not seem that strange. However, in the real world, this is a HUGE warning sign.

The fact is kids: If you went to a financial advisor or a doctor, you're putting a lot of faith in that person's experience and knowledge and you're assuming he'll take care of you. He's the professional, right?
However, what if that person gave you financial or medical advice and when you asked more about it, he just said, "You'll just have to trust me on this one, I shouldn't have to explain this."
How would you feel?
Personally, I would say, "Wait a minute, this is my money or health we're talking about. You need to sit down and explain to me what you know!"
If he just simply said, "look, I don't like your attitude. I know what I'm doing and I shouldn't have to explain myself. You need to listen and obey.", I'd be finding another adviser.

Unfortunately in this life, people take advantage of each other ALL THE TIME.
Some people will lie, cheat and steal if it fits their agenda. You have e-mail scams, insurance frauds and pyramid schemes that are all based on trust. TRUST.
This article is suggesting that you TRUST these men to the point that you don't ask questions.

That is dangerous. I posted a blog a couple years back regarding Harold Camping and how many people trusted his predictions and proceeded to sell house and pets in expectation of that day.

It's very healthy to ask that question, "why?"
When you were all children, there were many times that you would ask "why?" when we asked you to do something. We had a reason and most of the time, we told you that reason.

"Baby-bean, don't touch the stove?"

"why?"

"because you'll get burned baby."

But this direction, this is just weird.  Always ask "why?" It's the smart thing to do.