Does the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses Represent the Modern Day Pharisees?

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses stakes claims that they are Gods Spokesmen. Check out this quote from their 2013 Watchtower:"At that time, the lifesaving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not."November 15, 2013 Watchtower, p.20Support the show