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Elders Secret Book

The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania publishes a book called;

 Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock © 1991.

Only active elders may possess a copy of this book, and they are instructed not to lend it to anyone who is not an elder. Although the existence of this book is arguably obscure among non-elder publishers, pioneers, and newly interested ones, the fact that this book exists is not a secret. Just ask any elder, and more than likely they will happily confirm the existence of this book and verify that they have a copy in their possession.

However, since only elders may read the book, the contents of the book are, by definition, secret.

The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania strictly controls this book, and have been know to use the full extent of copyright law, or at least, the threat of litigation, to prevent any authorized use, study, or viewing of its secret contents. Attempts by some to publish this book on the World Wide Web have resulted in litigation from the Society's legal department. Clearly, this book is unique among the extensive library of Watchtower Society books, as it is not handed out on street corners and not delivered door-to-door.

However if you would like to see the content of the book a search on Google with Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock should quickly bring it up.

Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock 1991 p

A copy of this textbook is issued to each appointed elder, and he may retain it as long as he continues to serve as an elder in any congregation . At such time as he should cease to serve in that capacity, his copy of the book must be handed over to the Congregation Service Committee, since this publication is congregation property . No copies are to be made of any part of this publication .

[Emphasis added]

Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock 1991 p10

As judges, you must render just, yet merciful, decisions among Jehovah's people . Arid- in all matters, your exercising oversight in a loving way or the whole brotherhood is vital .

Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock 1991 p10

We are obligated to him because he has given us the knowledge of the truth and the privilege of being members of his united international organization and servants in his royal service .

Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock 1991 p21

Individuals with medical problems who are facing the blood issue need special assistance .Even before they enter the hospital, some may need_ help in making sure that medical and legal papers are fitting and that the necessary medical personnel have been spoken to in order to avoid a transfusion . (g91 3/8 pp . 3-8 ; km 11/90 pp. 3-6)

Visit the patient in the hospital . Pray with, strengthen, and comfort the patient, also relatives, such as the parents of a sick child . (Jas . 5 :13) If the patient is faced with the blood issue, elders can do much to keep the situation calm and to reason with doctors and unbelieving relatives . On rare occasions a situation requires a 24-hour watch .

Watchtower’s own web site 6th February 2006 www.watchtower.org/library/w/1997/6/1/article_01.htm

When Secrecy Signals Danger

Not all secret groups are secret to the same degree. But those that have "secrets within secrets," as the Encyclopedia Britannica expresses it, pose a particular danger. It explains that "by the use of special names, ordeals or revelations," members of the top ranks manage to "set themselves apart," thereby stimulating "the lower ranks to the effort necessary to reach the exalted degrees." The danger inherent in such groups is obvious. Those in the lower echelons may be completely unaware of the real objectives of the organization, not having as yet progressed to that level of revelation. It is easy to become involved in a group whose goals and methods of achieving them are only partially recognized and, indeed, perhaps not even fully shared. But the person who has been initiated into such a group may later find it difficult to free himself; he is, as it were, bound by chains of secrecy.

Secrecy signals even greater danger, however, when a group pursues illegal or criminal goals and therefore tries to hide its very existence. Or if its existence and general aims are known, it may try to keep its membership and its short-term plans secret. This is true of highly motivated terrorist groups that periodically shock the world with their terrorist attacks.

Yes, secrecy can be dangerous, both for individuals and for society as a whole.

p 22 Newly associated ones are especially in need of attention .

When they first come to the Kingdom Hall, new ones

may feel like strangers ; we want to change that feeling to

one of warm friendship .

If you notice a new one standing by himself or talking

only with the one who studies with him, take the initiative

to approach and greet him and introduce him to others .

Teach attendants to greet new ones, and occasionally

remind them to do this .Note see Love Bombing