Giving While Visiting
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Please see "Facts on tithing" first, and then:
Please Be Very RICHLY Encouraged And Edified In
The LORD JESUS CHRIST, And His Word Of Truth, Rightly
Divided (+ I and II). ← PG Rated "Approved" *
Grace, Peace, And JOY!… + RICH Blessings ♫ 😇 ↑
* PG = Perfect God / Parental Guidance:
Please see "Facts on tithing" first, and then:
Please Be Very RICHLY Encouraged And Edified In
The LORD JESUS CHRIST, And His Word Of Truth, Rightly
Divided (+ I and II). ← PG Rated "Approved" *
Grace, Peace, And JOY!… + RICH Blessings ♫ 😇 ↑
* PG = Perfect God / Parental Guidance:
The lifespan of a one-dollar bank note was estimated to be nine to twelve months, while
its coin counterpart could surpass twenty years. source I suppose you think America superior
in every way to Canada? LOL. It's not as if Americans really have any high ground to stand on.
Your country is going to hell in a hand basket, as the saying goes.
its coin counterpart could surpass twenty years. source I suppose you think America superior
in every way to Canada? LOL. It's not as if Americans really have any high ground to stand on.
Your country is going to hell in a hand basket, as the saying goes.
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The apostle Paul's advice:
2 Cor 8:12-15
12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
13 For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
14 But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
KJV
2 Cor 8:12-15
12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
13 For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
14 But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
KJV
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I so wish this was not true . I do believe both the USA and Canada need to turn to the Lord God.
2Ch_7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2Ch_7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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Give whatever amount you can with joyfulness. He doesn't want anyone going broke while others are made rich; He wants fairness and equality.
"For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have. For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack—that there may be equality." 2 Corinthians 8:12-14
Tithing preachers tell people they have to tithe, even if they can't afford it, but that's a lie. If a person can't afford it, but they want to give anyway and are willing, that's between them and God; but they're under no obligation.
"For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have. For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack—that there may be equality." 2 Corinthians 8:12-14
Tithing preachers tell people they have to tithe, even if they can't afford it, but that's a lie. If a person can't afford it, but they want to give anyway and are willing, that's between them and God; but they're under no obligation.
I remember hearing the gospel and rolling my eyes. I remember Lauging at street preachers.
I thought street preachers were just madmen.
I thought televangelists were all robbers.
I thought tracts were useless trash.
I remember being given tracts and reading half and throwing it in the bin.
I would listen to street preachers just long enough to feel justified in silently mocking them and moving on.
But I still heard, and I still saw the gospel.
Foolishness to those who perish, it is not the cleverness of the preacher, or the attractiveness of the method, but rather the simplicity of the gospel that is the power of God unto salvation.
Seeds were sown. Many out of season. And here I am, a believer of around 30 years now.
Saved one day, without a preacher, or a tract, or a believer in sight.
No intention of thinking about the gospel.
Not looking for God.
Not convinced by clever apologetics.
Not won over by trendy Christian concerts.
Not lured in by loving Christian friends.
Not moved by prayers or traditional worship services.
Not moved by emotional appeals or testimonies.
Not convicted by hell-fire sermons.
I did not find God through any of these.
But then again... Maybe it was through them all...
I dont believe those gospel seeds that were sown into my life failed to produce a harvest at all. Whatever the method, or the intent of the giver or the speaker or the preacher.
I believe every one who tried to tell me I needed Jesus as my Saviour, succeeded. Some planted and some watered, and most of them will never know until we die, that I eventually got saved. But when I meet them in heaven, I sure hope I remember what they all did, and get to thank each and every one of them.
I thought street preachers were just madmen.
I thought televangelists were all robbers.
I thought tracts were useless trash.
I remember being given tracts and reading half and throwing it in the bin.
I would listen to street preachers just long enough to feel justified in silently mocking them and moving on.
But I still heard, and I still saw the gospel.
Foolishness to those who perish, it is not the cleverness of the preacher, or the attractiveness of the method, but rather the simplicity of the gospel that is the power of God unto salvation.
Seeds were sown. Many out of season. And here I am, a believer of around 30 years now.
Saved one day, without a preacher, or a tract, or a believer in sight.
No intention of thinking about the gospel.
Not looking for God.
Not convinced by clever apologetics.
Not won over by trendy Christian concerts.
Not lured in by loving Christian friends.
Not moved by prayers or traditional worship services.
Not moved by emotional appeals or testimonies.
Not convicted by hell-fire sermons.
I did not find God through any of these.
But then again... Maybe it was through them all...
I dont believe those gospel seeds that were sown into my life failed to produce a harvest at all. Whatever the method, or the intent of the giver or the speaker or the preacher.
I believe every one who tried to tell me I needed Jesus as my Saviour, succeeded. Some planted and some watered, and most of them will never know until we die, that I eventually got saved. But when I meet them in heaven, I sure hope I remember what they all did, and get to thank each and every one of them.
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