We are not communicating. The context includes whether the church is really Israel or not. My conviction is it is not, clearly. If ppl wish to give freewill offerings of more than 10%, then more power to them; but in the church, where are the Levites? Hebrews 7 has the answer.
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Bobby Jo
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You've already said; and I've already replied. So go your way and enjoy your "reward".
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To which group in 1 Corinthians 10.32 - Jews, Gentiles and the church of God - did the Levites - inextricably linked with tithe collecting - belong?
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If you want to blame the "Levites" for YOUR stealing from GOD, then I'm quite confident that GOD will understand that you're a thief.
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I'm going to click on one of the words on your profile page that activates a function.
God bless your private reading of the Scriptures.
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I heard once that being stingy with God can bring a curse. As Jesus said, "It is better to give than to receive." Shalom.
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... especially when dealing in nuclear weapons, as Israel will shortly demonstrate ... :)
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Hi. I believe that the books of the old testament were primarily written for those under the old covenant. Peace.
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You can't blame people for wanting to protect themselves, especially when surrounded by enemies. Let's hope that nukes are never used in anger again. Shalom.
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If you're not already expecting them, you should, and the further up-wind from any "target" -- the better:
Rev. 6:13 and the stars of the sky fell to the earth ...
W76 ICBM Re-Entry Bodies (note the STARS in
the background with the camera shutter being
held OPEN for the duration of the image).
Rev. 6:15 Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the generals and the rich and the strong, and every one, slave and free, hid in the caves
Rev. 8:8 The second angel blew his trumpet, and something like a great mountain, burning with fire, was thrown into the sea; 9 and a third of the sea became blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.
10 The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, blazing like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the fountains of water. 11 The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died of the water, because it was made bitter.
12 The fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of their light was darkened; a third of the day was kept from shining, and likewise a third of the night.
10 The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, blazing like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the fountains of water. 11 The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died of the water, because it was made bitter.
12 The fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of their light was darkened; a third of the day was kept from shining, and likewise a third of the night.
... and of course satan would destroy all mankind except GOD will preserve man from extinction ...
Matt. 24:22 And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.
... where "being shortened" means that we'd only have two hours of daylight due to the smoke, ash, and dust in the air. And so the "kings" will REALIZE that they're not killing OTHERS, but killing THEMSELVES, and will STOP LAUNCHING the nuclear weapons for their own self-preservation.
So are you PREPARED, or simply going to "cross your fingers"?
Lke 22:35 And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” 36 He said to them, “But now, let him who has a purse take it, and likewise a bag. And let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one.
And Scripture suggests that we're some 14 months away from Global Thermonuclear War.
Bobby Jo
If that promise in Malachi were meant for gentile believers, and not solely to Israel in it's covenant made at Horeb, if it is meant for gentile believers, I'm curious why there are a number of people I know who have tithed but not been blessed as that promise provides. Why do you suppose that would be?
Much love!
I would contend that they have been blessed...just, perhaps not materially/financially (see Ephesians 1:3).
Bobby Jo
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Funny, -- my wife and I have both tithed from when we were individually "saved" and GOD has RICHLY BLESSED US beyond anything we could have ever hoped for, -- including a "cabin" which I prayed for and received against all expectations.
Maybe some people ask and don't receive because they lack faith, but I've even CHALLENGED GOD with HIS Promises, and received IMMEDIATE RESULTS. Conversely, maybe some people ask amiss, or RECEIVE BLESSINGS in OTHER FORMS than expected.
I don't see a problem!!!
And if I might add, -- I don't believe that Tithing is what YOU want to do, it's what GOD has BEST for you!
Bobby Jo
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