tithing
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Is the LDS Church the New Testament Church?
With some among us claiming to be “the restored church” from ancient times, it would behoove us to do a little study on what the New Testament church looked like. My friend today told me she believes in the “restored ordinances of the LDS church.” I looked all through the New Testament trying to figure Continue reading
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Alienated From Christ
The book of Galatians is a letter addressing some Christians who had been persuaded into a different type of gospel where they still needed to keep the law—they were still performing performances and ordinances (works) even though Christ paid the penalty in full (grace) and these things were not required anymore. “Evidently some people are Continue reading
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Tithing and Paid Clergy
Is tithing a commandment? How much should we give? What is tithing used for? Paul answered these questions in his letters to the Corinthians. In 2 Cor 8, Paul asks the people to pay tithing. But he says, “I am not commanding you” (v.8) The people “gave as much as they were able, and even Continue reading
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Taking Money From the Poor
There are many fantastic “Numo” blogs and videos on this topic (I recommend you read this one). This meme pretty much sums it up. The LDS requirement of 10% of your income is contrary to Christ. He tells us many times to give to the poor, not take from them. Those who have a lot Continue reading
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The Doctrine of Christ
Repeatedly, in many places in the Book of Mormon, the “Doctrine of Christ” is taught. This is the recipe for Salvation. How do we follow Jesus to eternal life? (1) Exercise faith in Him (2) Repent of your sins (3) Be baptized by water (4) Be baptized with fire (or receive the Holy Ghost) and Continue reading
All I Possess 