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RomanceRe: Walking Naked In The House Is This Maturity Or Madness by smithoo(m): 9:15pm On Feb 12, 2015
Some guys are very lucky. How i wish my woman can walk unclad in my house. Guy you dey enjoy. What a way to lose weight.
Christianity EtcRe: Tunde Bakare Tells Worshippers They Will Die If They Don’t Give God Money! by smithoo(m): 12:59pm On Jan 01, 2015
I hope this information is not true.
Christianity EtcJews Do Not Tithe Today by smithoo(op): 12:56pm On Jan 01, 2015
Thankfully, Jewish theologians know better than their Christian counterparts. They are well aware that only Levites have the right to receive tithe of the people. After all, the Jewish leaders have the Old Testament as their Scripture and that’s what it commands. And since there is no Temple in existence (and consequently no ordained Levites or Priests serving in a Temple), then a major factor in fulfilling the laws of tithing does not exist in our modern world.

In regard to this, it may be profitable to relate an event that happened to me over thirty–five years ago when I was just starting to study theology in college. A letter had been given to me for answering. It was from a woman who heard that modern Jews were not tithing. She wanted to know whether the information was true, and if so, why the Jews seemingly violated the plain laws of the Bible which spoke of tithing as a law to be obeyed?

Having read the letter, I began to share her concern. To resolve the matter I telephoned three rabbis in the Los Angeles area for their explanation. Much to my dismay, all three independently of each other informed me that no religious Jew should tithe today. I was startled at their replies. This appeared to be evidence that the Jews were so lax with their biblical interpretation that they were abandoning even the simple words of their own Scripture about the laws of tithing.

By the time I spoke with the last rabbi, my youthful indignation was beginning to emerge. But that rabbi then wisely began to show me my ignorance (not his) in the whole matter. First, he admitted that none of his congregation paid one penny of tithe that was demanded in the Old Testament. He then said: "If any member of my synagogue paid tithe in the scriptural manner, he would be disobeying the law of God—he would be sinning against God."

I was staggered by his answer. He went on to inform me that since the Bible demands that the tithe be paid to Levites, he said it would be wrong to pay it to anyone else. And further, because there is presently no official Levitical order of Priests ministering at a Temple in Jerusalem, this makes it illegal at this period to pay any biblical tithe. He went on to say, however, that the moment a Temple is rebuilt, with its altar in operation and with the priesthood officiating at that altar (and the Levites there to assist them), then every Jew who lives in the tithing zones mentioned in the Bible will be required to tithe according to the biblical commands.

This teaching was a revelation to me (as it may be to some of our readers), but the rabbi gave the proper biblical answers. To pay the biblical tithe at this time, without Levites and Priests in their regular ordained offices and doing service in the Temple, would be "sin" both to the giver and the receiver. The rabbi told me: "If we are to obey the law, we cannot pay tithe unless we pay it to the ones ordained by God to accept that tithe."

The rabbi explained that though he was the chief rabbi of his synagogue, he was not a Levite. He said he was descended from the tribe of Judah and was thereby not eligible to receive tithe. The same disqualification applied even to Christ Jesus while he was on earth since he was also reckoned as having come from the tribe of Judah. This same restriction was applicable to the activities of the apostle Peter (because he was as well from Judah) and it applied to the apostle Paul (because he was from the tribe of Benjamin). Neither Christ nor those apostles were Levites so they were all disqualified from receiving any part of the biblical tithe. It is just that simple.

And listen, if Christ, Peter and Paul did not use the biblical tithe for any of their work in teaching the Gospel, Christian ministers today should not use the biblical tithe either. The Jewish religious authorities are wise enough to read what the Word of God states about the tithe and, thankfully, they abide by it. But our Gentile preachers and priests care very little what the biblical texts actually state and go merrily on their way by devising their own laws of tithing which are different from those of the Bible.

The rabbi then gave me some information on the method that many Jews use today to secure adequate funds with which to operate their religious organizations. He went on to say that the activities of his synagogue were financially supported through the adoption of the "patron system" by its members. That is, families would buy seats in the synagogue for various prices each year. The rabbi mentioned that many of his congregation actually paid more than a tenth of their income to get better seats in the synagogue. This method for raising funds is perfectly proper (from the biblical point of view) if Jews wish to use it. This is because the money is paid to the synagogue and not to an ordained Levitical priesthood.

The final rabbi was correctly interpreting the teaching of the Holy Scripture. While many Christian ministers today teach that Christians may be in danger of missing salvation itself if they do not pay tithe to the church, Jewish rabbis know better than to say such a thing. They realize that it is biblically improper (actually, it is a blatant disobedience to the laws of the Bible) for anyone to pay or to receive the biblical tithe today. And any minister or ecclesiastical leader who uses the biblical tithe (or any one who pays to a minister the biblical tithe) is a sinner in the eyes of God.
PoliticsRe: We Are Not Aware Of Jonathan’s N21Billion Donation - Nigeria Police by smithoo(m): 10:43am On Dec 25, 2014
I am not bothered by the political attitude of the Nigeria police now because very soon positive change will locate by fire next year. Sai buhari
EducationRe: National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) Students by smithoo(m): 10:52pm On Dec 20, 2014
Where exactly is noun study centre in ikeja. Detail address,pls.
FamilyRe: Few Ways To Love Your Husband by smithoo(m):
temigracie: ...Satisfy him sexually....

...Wear nice and sexy lingerie around the house.....Give him seductive eyes and twerk for him whenever he wants to do the do...


...lol....Dont mind me fellas.....just follow the tips above...
Walahi with the above i wouldnt look at any woman.
I once dated a lady that alway drain me regularly to a point that i turn down ladies advances. I tell them that the few strength i have is for my lady and cant afford to waste it. I dont want to be found wanting when she demand for it. grin
FamilyRe: I Feel So Bad For Slapping My Wife This Morning by smithoo(m): 1:35pm On Sep 10, 2014
Why should a right thinking woman that assumed she has an uncommon sense say to the husband, he's brainless. Guy for now you are married to a wrong woman except your slap reset her to factory settings.
PoliticsRe: President Goodluck Jonathan Sacked Doctors And Went To Germany by smithoo(m): 7:16pm On Aug 23, 2014
OP. What you just highlighted is a serious matter. The country should just ban foreign medical trips for elected officers period. That is the only way our elected officers can fix our healthcare sector. To your question, cant afford foreign medical trip. GEJ please bring back our doctors. I still believe in GOD and them.
FamilyRe: Help! my ex want to leave her hubby for me by smithoo(m): 2:27pm On Aug 21, 2014
TELEMUNDO is titled ANN'S BACK-UP.
Someone is observing and waiting for the concluding episode.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Mfb Jobs Through Factbase Consulting Ltd Meet Here. by smithoo(op): 4:46pm On Aug 08, 2014
Please who else wrote the written test in july. Kindly update us if you have any information on that factbase consulting interviews in june and july. If you have been contacted after the written test,pls update us.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Crashes In Bama, Borno by smithoo(m): 6:43pm On Jul 21, 2014
What a cheap way for GEJ to justify 1BILLION DOLLARS LOAN for the miliary.
Jobs/VacanciesMfb Jobs Through Factbase Consulting Ltd Meet Here. by smithoo(op): 12:26pm On Jul 15, 2014
I am opportune to have gone through the 1st and 2nd stage interview by factbase consulting for a job with an MFB. Anticipating a call or mail for the 3rd stage (A chat with the MFB).
HealthRe: Seriously, Doctors Are Small gods - Funke Egbemode (Sun News) by smithoo(m): 3:57pm On Jul 10, 2014
Federal Govt and the state Govt should just terminate the employments of all striking doctors and pay everyone off. They should start fresh recruitment to fill these vacancies with good but strict condition of service. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. It might take a long time to fill those vacancies but at the end those vacancies will be filled. Being a medical doctor does not make you a good administrator. All our health institutions are been headed by medical doctors and most are in shambles. These people must be humbled else they will hold this nation to ransom. People lifes have been lost due this strike, can they bring those lifes back after the strike is called off. Terminate them and let see if some will not shift ground and begged to be recalled. LAGOS STATE under once tried it but it was resolved amicably. This time let it be total.
Christianity EtcRe: The Untold Secrets Of Psalms by smithoo(m): 4:32pm On Jan 05, 2014
Simply wonderful. God bless you. What an eye opening info. I am already using it.
BusinessRe: What Skye Bank Did To My Friend. by smithoo(m): 11:44pm On Dec 29, 2013
Guy demand for your money asap. If they refuse,send a lawyer to them. When a bank outsource sensitive desk with poor salary with the aim of cutting cost leads to maximum damage and service suicide. Such cases are on the increase now,only a few that get to the print and social media. Already they have lost you as a customer along with a few people you informed about the issue. Mention the bank here,other people with similar experience(s) or worst and they loss more customers. May God help us.
RomanceRe: I Got Myself A Christmas Gift [MUST READ] by smithoo(m): 9:42pm On Dec 11, 2013
OP, You enjoyed physically but you lost a fortune spiritually. May God help you. I see you praying really hard to recover what you have lost. Safe journey in your prayer and fasting in no distant future.
BusinessWhat Is First Bank Really Good At.............big For Nothing by smithoo(op): 10:34pm On Dec 10, 2013
If the bank cannot treat a complaint for reversal of atm debit dated 06-09-2013 till date. It happened that i made a fund transfer using FBN debit card to credit my UBA account on the mentioned date. My FBN account was debited but destination account (UBA) was not credited. After several reminders and calls to their contactcenters with the aim of getting solution but as i write nothing have been done. Simply ebanking issues, FBN cannot resolve for months and such issues would have been resolved within days in UBA. What are they really good at? BIG FOR NOTHING. In ebanking TRULY THE LAST.
BusinessRe: First Bank Criminally Restricts Customers To Its ATM by smithoo(m): 10:48pm On Dec 03, 2013
Useless bank. I better go and die than to bank with first bank. tongue
Business2.5 Million Naira Business Loan Required. by smithoo(op): 9:03am On Nov 30, 2013
We are in lubricant marketing,retailing and supply with office in ikotun, Lagos. Recently, Conoil plc, CEPSA lubricants and Mobil invited us to be there only sub distributor in ikotun and it environ as they do not have any within ikotun. The needed fund to start the distributorship is not available. The lubricants are choiced engine oil that attracts a lot of customer and it selling rate is high with little marketing.The minimum amount required to executed Conoil (=N=1,500,000) ,CEPSA lubricants(=N=500,000) and Mobil (500,000). All summing to 2.5million. The fund required to expand our business to accommodate the distributorship are not available. Note that the fund is required for 1yr and agreed interest shall be paid upfront to the investor.
RomanceRe: I Think Life Is Unfair To Women & Guys Need To Be Realistic! by smithoo(m): 8:00am On Nov 20, 2013
The OP is an Indian with CASTE SYSTEM mentality.
RomanceRe: Rate My Fiancee On A Scale Of 1-10 by smithoo(m): 9:49pm On Nov 18, 2013
Accessing her toll gate through ejigbo can be difficult.
RomanceRe: Her Buttox Is Shrinking! by smithoo(m): 1:16pm On Nov 16, 2013
Too much banging from the rear is enough to shrink it.
RomanceRe: the beauty of nairaland women (reloaded) by smithoo(m): 9:52pm On Nov 13, 2013
[quote author=swtesther]still meeeeeeeeeeeeee[
Pretty is an understatement. Natural beauty. Keep it secret. You fine no be small.
BusinessRe: N800,000 Credit Alert From An Unknown Person - Please Advice by smithoo(m): 8:49pm On Nov 02, 2013
Obviously a wrong posting from your bank.
InvestmentRe: Where To Invest 5 Million Naira? by smithoo(m): 11:15am On Oct 30, 2013
We are into lubricant marketing,retailing and supply based in ikotun-Lagos. We applied for conoil,cepsa and shell distributorship and was given to us but we need fund to complete the process. Your investment will help us bring in these products and with aggressive marketing backed with competitive price,the expected turnover is high. If you are interested send me a mail subject INTERESTED to olusegunsmith@hotmail.com to enable us discuss the modalities. Thanks
Car TalkRe: Fix All Your Troubling Car Issues by smithoo(m): 8:56pm On Sep 29, 2013
Hi autodudez, Though you didnt attend to my request i am not upset. I need help and believe you can be of assistance. Can you avail me your phone nos or email address to enable me reach you. Thanks.
Car TalkRe: Fix All Your Troubling Car Issues by smithoo(m): 8:38am On Sep 05, 2013
@autodudez. The car is Honda accord babyboy 1999 model
Car TalkRe: Fix All Your Troubling Car Issues by smithoo(m): 11:24pm On Aug 30, 2013
Kindly advice in lay man language on the needful to be done based on the following codes;
P0302....Cylinder 2 misfire detected
P0505....Idle air control system
P1258.......Vtec system failure
P0402......Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1)
P0301.......Cylinder 1 misfire
p0304........Cylinder 4 misfire
BusinessRe: Urgent : Corporate Affairs Commission - Name Search And Incorporation by smithoo(m): 9:08am On Jun 27, 2013
@bolaji090. I was told it takes days or weeks to execute a name search,so how come 3hrs. i also interested in name search first and to register the company,if affordable. Send details, including cost to folashade52002@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks

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