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GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

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Financing <strong>God's</strong> Work1095 Tithes had to be from “the promised land” only, asit all belongs to God (Leviticus 27:30).This is no small matter. These are the demands of The Law for aperson who wishes to tithe. Do you believe God’s Law? If a personbelieves they are to tithe to the ministry, then all of the aboveconditions must be met.But don’t you find it a bit curious that The New Testament has absolutelynothing to say about these conditions? Why is this? It isbecause tithing was not required in New Testament times. Tithescan only be given when a temple exits and given only to The Levites.The Apostles, as Jews, with the temple there, gave tithes toThe Levites. The Apostles, as Jews, with the temple, kept TheLaw (Acts 21:24). Shocking, isn’t it? Yet, whole church-fundingprograms today are based on tithing. People are urged to tithe.But, on what basis? If these tithing instructions are not followed,then no matter how sincere a person may be - in the very act oftithing - they would be breaking God’s Law - and would beconsidered as a transgressor. This is because a person is notfulfilling the whole Law. In this case, it is the whole Law abouttithing.Down PaymentConsider this! All Christians, including the ministry, have receivedan earnest of their inheritance (Ephesians 1:11). It is adown payment. It means that God has given you His Holy Spirit- which is, “…Christ in you, the hope of glory…” (Colossians1:27). This is the first gift of God’s Holy Spirit that is given to aperson. It is given in advance of the full installment of The HolySpirit, later, at the resurrection. With this down payment, Goddwells “in you,” and you have entered God’s Sabbath rest and

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