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Re: Tithing, Mandate for the New Testament Church?
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Originally Posted by Timmy
AB, I sympathize. Everyone who believes the Bible has to decide which parts to really believe, which to explain away (if they can, or just ignore, if they can't), and what interpretations to cling to. And it can be aggravating when others don't see it your way -- that is, the way you have chosen. And it's especially aggravating when they give their side of the story in a very convincing way.
They might feel the same way about your side, if you were to try presenting it in a convincing way (if that's possible). (Like I said, I haven't seen it yet. If you have done so, it would be helpful if you would point to it for us.)
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Timmy, you know I don't agree with your analysis, but if I did I would add.....
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Originally Posted by Timmy
AB, I sympathize. Everyone who believes the Bible has to decide which parts to really believe, which to explain away and what interpretations to cling to. And it can be aggravating when others don't see it your way
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..... especially when your way puts you at the top of the ponzi scheme.
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