HS, this reminds me of something that was said in the WT about all the building projects despite the supposed nearness of the end.
*** w86 1/1 26 Building for an Eternal Future ***
Why are there so many building projects today, despite the nearness of Armageddon?
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There appears to be no end to the modern-day expansion of Jehovahs organization. Even now, the Bethel family at the Brooklyn, New York, headquarters of the Society has grown to the extent of filling all available accommodations. If it should be Jehovahs will, a high-rise building to accommodate a thousand additional Bethel workers may be erected on the Societys property on Columbia Heights. But if this does not eventuate, we will look for Jehovahs further direction in the matter. The prayers and loyal support of the worldwide brotherhood in connection with all this expansion are indeed appreciated.Compare Acts 21:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:1.
18 But why, someone may ask, are there so many expansion projects when we stand face-to-face with Armageddon?The answer is that Jehovahs organization does not close up shop with the approach of Armageddon. That is closing time only for Satans organization. Jehovahs organization is building for an eternal future. Whether or not man-made structures weather the storm of Armageddon, we know that Gods organization will survive as a going concern and that Jehovah will use it and those who loyally support it, establishing eternal peace and security in the glorious earthly Paradise of Gods promise.Revelation 7:9, 14-17; 21:1, 4, 5.
And there we have it, organizational logic at its best, haha.
Edited by - Blondie on 31 July 2002 19:48:33