We Need Jehovah's Organization

We Need an Organization Today

Like their first-century counterparts, Jehovah's Witnesses today take seriously the commission to preach the good news of the Kingdom.  One way they carry out this work is by distributing Bibles and Bible study aids, which calls for organization.

Christian publications must be carefully prepared, checked for accuracy, printed and then shipped to the congregations.  In turn, individual Christians must volunteer to bring the literature to those who want to read it.  The Kingdom message has reached millions in this way.  Publishers of the good news endeavor to carry  out their preaching activity in an orderly fashion, ensuring that no part of the territory is overworked while other parts are neglected.  All of this calls for organization.

Since "God is not partial," Bibles and Bible literature must be translated.  (Acts 10:34)  Currently this magazine is available  in 132 languages and its companion, Awake!, is published in 83 languages.  That requires well-organized teams of translators around the world.

Members of the congregation receive encouragement when they attend Christian meetings and assemblies.  There they hear stimulating Bible discourses, study of the Scriptures together, share upbuilding experiences, and join with fellow worshipers in prayer. And as their twin brothers in the first century, they enjoy faith-strengthening visits from loving traveling overseers.  Thus, Christians today form "one flock, one shepherd." -John 10:16.

Of course, Jehovah's Witnesses are not perfect, any more than were their early counterparts.  Still, they work together in unity.  As a result, the Kingdom-preaching work is being accomplished throughout the earth. -Acts 15:36-40; Ephesians 4:13.

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Watchtower, 2000