Chapter 17: Myth—Giving 10% Is A Tithe

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Myth—Giving 10% Is A Tithe

They have both manifested themselves to me in a way that I know

they are real. Have they made themselves “real” to you yet? If not, then maybe its because you “do not have their commandments” inside of you or maybe its because “you do not keep their commandments.” Clearly the two issues of keeping the commandments and obeying what Jesus taught would

be paramount in his determination of who practiced lawlessness. In his eyes, anyone who is disobedient to what he taught is lawless. Makes sense doesn’t it? Isn’t that why he said: “Why do you call me Lord and do not do what I say?” The connection between his followers and their obedience to

what he said to do is clear. Disobey Jesus Christ and you are lawless!

Commandments & Commands Matter!

The commandments clearly matter, don’t they? What about the issue

of commands? Hear again, Jesus makes it clear that “commands” will be taken into consideration at the time of judgment. Listen to the clarity of these easy to understand verses.

“I know His [Yahweh’s] command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told me, so I speak.” John 12:50 NKJV

“I know that His commandments is (means) eternal life.” AMP

“You are my friends if you keep on doing the things which I command you to do.” John 15:14 AMP

“This is what I command you; that you love one another.” John 15:17 AMP

Obedience Matters!

“Then Peter and the apostles replied. We must obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29 AMP