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Recent content by C2Q

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    Anyone here into the shooting sports?

    Ah, yes, but not as bad as NY. Right? A lot of our friends are from NJ and shoot. Check out some of the online shooting forums, as many NJ shooters hang out on a few particular ones and you may be able to get together with some at the local ranges if they are close by.
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    From what I understood, tithing was taught in most (if not all) Baptist churches, hence why I started this thread here. I see that is not the case, which is good to know. Some interesting reading through sbc.net: (Southern Baptist Convention website) Here is a quote from one section...
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    Maybe mandatory was the wrong term...they taught if you wanted to be obedient to what God is calling you to do with your money, then you tithe.
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    Really? That's interesting.
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    Not just people, major denominations (like the SBC). I believe God says test Him on it...
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    I don't believe that is what we are all saying... Some do believe that tithing under Grace is mandatory, a step of obedience, but not required for salvation.
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    I believe He came to minister to us too, and did.
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    Anyone here into the shooting sports?

    I shoot. My husband is an AR15 fan, so I know a lot about them now. I had my CCW (Concealed Carry Permit) in Virginia for years, but I just moved to Ohio so I have to start over. I carried a Glock 26. I have more than a couple of each type of gun: pistol, AR, shotgun...but each has its own...
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    I believe tithing is pre-law (Abraham did it). Based on this, I do not see that the "under the law" aspect is applicable to the principle of tithing. I didn't tithe for many years and used the same points you have stated. I don't wish to argue whether it is a requirement or not. I wish to...
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    I am not saying I want them to tithe, what I am concerned is that they are telling me some of Jesus' sayings do not apply to me. Also, that they take half of one sentence and not the other. I don't believe God wants me to limit my giving to the tithe, I believe He wants me to start there.
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    What are you reading?

    Currently reading: Marriage: From Surviving to Thriving by Chuck Swindoll Managing your Emotions by Joyce Meyer Love the Lord your God with All Your Mind by J.P. Morerland Always reading something... :thumbsup:
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    That's what I say too. If they tithed before being under Grace (and even before the law), I think it's a minimum for me.
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    Clogging

    Any clogging wisdom for a newbie?
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    Jesus wasn't talking to me? Question about Mt 23:23

    Agree. I am definitly not going to stop tithing or take what they say as the final word.
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    Clogging

    Never heard of it. I'll search-it and see. How long have you been clogging?