Em dezembro de 1981 A Sentinela comparou as explicações ajustadas ao 'tacking' (a manobra de bordejar) de um veleiro e disse que esses ajustes 'seemingly to previous points of view' tinham 'not actually been the case', acrescentando que 'often served as a test of loyalty'.

The Watchtower, “The Path of the Righteous Does Keep Getting Brighter”

1 de dezembro de 1981 · pp.26-31 · par. 2 (p. 27); par. 19 · Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society

“At times explanations given by Jehovah's visible organization have shown adjustments, seemingly to previous points of view. But this has not actually been the case. This might be compared to what is known in navigational circles as “tacking.” By maneuvering the sails the sailors can cause a ship to go from right to left, back and forth, but all the time making progress toward their destination in spite of contrary winds.”

Par. 19: 'such development of understanding, involving “tacking” as it were, has often served as a test of loyalty for those associated with the “faithful and discreet slave.”'

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