wow, the first time I read Jringe01's comment I thought I must have read something wrong. Very uncalled for. And very good points Mary. A JW planning for the future- regardless of how practical- is seen as a lack of faith and spirituality. If a JW were to actively promote their planning for the future to others they would be counseled. At the same time the WT plans practically for their future. Using their own logic one must assume they lack faith and do not beleive the end is near. Or even worse, they hypocritically currently preach to their members that the end will be here any day.
And May, your input is always appreciated very much here. And I very much enjoyed your WT comments this past weekend.