Kingdom Ministry of May 1974 reported 'brothers selling their homes and property and planning to finish out the rest of their days in this old system in the pioneer service' and called this 'a fine way to spend the short time remaining before the wicked world's end'.

Kingdom Ministry of May 1974 reported 'brothers selling their homes and property and planning to finish out the rest of their days in this old system in the pioneer service' and called this 'a fine way to spend the short time remaining before the wicked world's end'. Source: Kingdom Ministry, May 1974

The organisation’s position or later explanation: The Watchtower 15 July 1976 p.441: 'it is not advisable for us to set our sights on a certain date, neglecting everyday things'.

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Kingdom Ministry, “How Are You Using Your Life?”

May 1974 · p.3 · Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York

“Reports are heard of brothers selling their homes and property and planning to finish out the rest of their days in this old system in the pioneer service. Certainly this is a fine way to spend the short time remaining before the wicked world's end.”

Reports a US peak of 20,394 pioneers and asks readers whether they can adjust their affairs to pioneer.

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Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-km-1974-05-p3-selling-homes

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