Can a religion that fails in its obligation to protect children still be the true religion? “WHO REALLY IS THE FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE?” 12 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. WT February 2017 This frank admission of fallibility is not unique. Read on from Matthew 24:46,47 where the faithful and discreet slave is described and you will read what happens if that slave messes up his assignment, he is to be punished with the “greatest severity “. That Jesus himself flagged up this possibility is especially significant. Search the scriptures carefully and judgements on authority figures within Gods arrangement who have misused their positions or defaulted on important responsibilities are everywhere. Moses does not escape punishment for wrongfully claiming God’s power as his own. Losing the prospect of life in the promised land in consequence of claiming that he and Aa...