So we can expect that world conditions, bad as they are now, will continue to decline.
But they're not getting worse are they? You're making this up!
For example, do you expect that there will be a war in every country, no
food on anyone’s table, and illness in every household? Under those
conditions, even skeptics would likely feel compelled to admit that
Bible prophecy was undergoing fulfillment. However, Jesus said that most
people would take “no note” of his presence, carrying on with life’s
normal activities until it is too late.
Thus, the Scriptures indicate that world conditions during the last days
would not become so extreme that people would be forced to believe that
the end is near.
Riiiight. So actually it won't become worse than it is. Because then it would be too obvious. Why would God want the Last Days to become obvious, eh? Great logic there WT!
On the other hand, for the composite sign to serve its purpose, the
fulfillment of it would have to be obvious enough to command the
attention of those who have been obeying Jesus’ counsel to “keep on the watch.”
And that has been the case since 1914. From that time onward, the
features of the sign have been undergoing fulfillment. Clearly, we are now living in “the conclusion of the system of things”—a limited period of time leading up to and including the destruction of this wicked system.
We are right. We are right. We are right. We are right. We are right. We are right. We are right.
One sister commented: “By preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom, we
. . . can help to rescue persons from sure death in the coming world
catastrophe.”
Charming. God will judge people on their reaction to a dodgy message about 1914. Way to go God!
Events on the world scene clearly indicate that Bible prophecy is now
being fulfilled and that the end of this wicked system of things is
imminent. Therefore, we should not assume that much time is needed for
the state of this world to develop to the point where “the ten horns”
and “the wild beast” of Revelation 17:16
turn on Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion. Let us
bear in mind that God will “put it into their hearts” to make that move—and this could happen swiftly and at any time!
Indicate? What they don't prove fulfilment? They Indicate...
Imminent. Probably the most overused work in the WT lexicon.
So it's business as usual in WT land. But for an article which is supposed to be a rallying call, it seems to be very lack lustre. In years gone by the article would have been crammed with quotes from newspapers about how human society is falling apart . But we're not in the 60's anymore.
It's all very sad.
