mankkeli, do you have a source for this quote?
It's nice to have very recent quotes showing that it's a "lifesaving work".
Every time the Watchtower spews that phrase, it can be turned around like this:
Me: "Well, according to today's text it sounds like the Slave Class is reinforcing the idea that ONLY JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES will survive Armageddon."
JW relative: "Why do you say that?"
Me: "Well, what does it mean when the Watchtower says that our preaching is a 'Lifesaving Work' ?"
JW relative: "Uh, well, I suppose, (drags toe around in sand), uh, that lives, uh, are being, uh,... saved, you know?"
Me: "If it's a lifesaving work, it means that when Joe Hard-Working Neighbor, husband, father of three, member of the PTA, soccer coach, etc. answers the door and says 'No Thank You' to a JW Bible Study, he's signing a death warrant for himself and his little kids."
JW relative: "No. You're taking that too far. Jehovah is the judge."
Me: "Yes, that's true, but when it comes to people in general, if it's a 'lifesaving' work it means that, IN GENERAL, people who DON'T listen aren't going to survive. Or, do you think that a substantial portion of non-JWs might actually survive Armageddon?"
Then drop it. Seed planting is done for today.
om
