ProPastorChris: @ OP
On point.
my first question to you is this: why do you treat that scripture in isolation, rather you should deal with the whole context (this shows you motive).
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Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
Mat 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Mat 19:18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Mat 19:19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Mat 19:20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
Mat 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Mat 19:22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
first, there is no tithe preacher rather there are preachers of the Word. leave it or take it!
second, do you know anything called rhema? its God's word specifically for you at a particular time, for a particular purpose. did you notice the guys reaction? the guy was a "super glue" who rather than give to the poor talk more of the temple would hoard his money and notice how the bible described his reaction. Jesus gave the guy the solution to his life long problem of being selfish and self-centered.
below is the story you quoted:
Luk 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
Luk 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
Luk 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
Luk 19:4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
Luk 19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
Luk 19:6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
Luk 19:7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Luk 19:8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
Luk 19:9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
Luk 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
can't you se from the story that Zach, even with his wealth and popularity sought with all his might to see the Master because as at that time in Jerusalem, Jesus was the household name and zach being a jew working for the romans had incurred the hatred of his kinsmen, so he sought to straighten that out by catching the attention of the Master paradventure, this might go down well with his folks. but Jesus shocked the guy and the teeming crowd when he said he would dine with the tax collector! zach was so shocked that he bursted out with that "benevolent" promise meanwhile Jesus was not moved by it rather he stuck to his mission of getting him saved. remember, giving to the poor was a part of the jewish practice.
........to be continued have to attend a meeting |
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Was The Rich Man Asked To Give His Money To The Poor And Not The 'Church' ? by Akdams(m): 5:37pm On Feb 09, 2013
