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GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

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126 God’s WorkMatthew 10:9-10 9 Provide neither gold, norsilver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip foryour journey, neither two coats, neither shoes,nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of hismeat.” [Greek “Trepho” from Strong’s concordance#5142; “nourishment” (literally or figuratively); byimplication rations: “food; meat”].The Disciples were not to take any money or other necessitieswith them - they would be provided by those whom they visitedor stayed with. But notice that it was only “the necessities” -salaries, health care and pension plans, chauffer-driven cars andprivate jets are not part of the package - just food, a warm coat,comfortable shoes and a walking stick - their daily needs. Manyministers today live in exalted splendor while those whom theyclaim to serve are burdened with crushing obligations to tithe andgive generous offerings. If these ministers were truly ministers(i.e., servants) of God, they would:1 Reject all salaries, homes, planes, cars, jets, etc,2 Get a job and work for a living, and3 Begin to preach The Gospel from The Word of God.Why Tithing Was InstitutedWhy was tithing instituted? Furthermore, why is it only ThePriesthood who could claim a right to receive tithes? On the surface,tithing seems to be a rather simple matter. Did you knowthat tithing gets right to the issue of whether or not you have reallyaccepted Christ’s sacrifice? You can actually be transgressingThe Law if you do not tithe according to the full instructions

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