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Originally Posted by Sean
Maybe God is opening their eyes through ME!
I just might be the answer to your prayer brother.
Think about that for a minute...
Rom 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple
Did the Apostles teach tithing in the original church of his day?....I rest my case.
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If God has laid this burden upon your heart, I encourage you. However, once rants of condemnation to "Hell" begin flying... the truly thoughtful members of your audience is blinded by the threat of Hell, instead of considering the validity of your points.
I can debate the best of them on tithing. However, you'll never hear me directly threaten with Hell.
If you don't believe me... consider the previous two posts by other posters. Your message gets lost in the spirit of your condemnation.
Realize that you're out to win hearts and change minds... not to make yourself a martyr and relegate your cause to the sidelines.