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    Disciple.Luke reacted to SureWord in Biden pardon marijuana users…   
    Nobody goes to jail for smoking weed. Maybe a night in the tank is they were DUI. They go to the big house if they are a major dealer but mostly if part of their probation was to stay off the weed. So essentially, they go back to jail.
    So all Biden is doing is pardoning felons who broke their probation by smoking weed.
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from BrotherTony in Who Is The Best Publisher Of The King James Version?   
    Thanks Tony. I will probably order one then. 
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to BrotherTony in Who Is The Best Publisher Of The King James Version?   
    Most of the people I know who have purchased Bibles through them have had nothing but positive things to say about them. They're reasonably priced and are good at offering a smaller sized KJV study Bible with fewer to no references in the text/side notes. 
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from Landmarkheritage in Country and Western Music "Christianity."   
    I definitely understand and agree with how you feel about modern country music. It's very different than the stuff I grew up hearing as young child.
    Even the country music in the late 80s into the 90s had some morally questionable lyrics but for me many of the songs gave me sort of a foundation when it came to God's presence in the world since my parents didn't speak of anything religious.
    Probably the best example would be the George Strait song "A Love Without End, Amen"...where I was able to see God's goodness by thinking of how much my earthly father loved and provided for me.
    Even songs like Lee Greenwood's - God Bless The USA made me feel proud to be in a country that worshipped HIM.
    It's very different now. The music and lyrics are so generic and don't have any real meaning to them. There seems to be a tendency for country singers to transition to Christian music later in life like Randy Travis and Alan Jackson.
     
     
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from BrotherTony in Baptist here don’t talk about what’s going on in Jerusalem or Israel   
    Thank you Tony.
    I guess I need to look more into that. Maybe I've somewhat assumed because of it's proximity from Israel they hadn't been as aggressive towards them.
    It seems like the Yemen war keeps them so busy that they don't have time for much else.
    I do know that the Houthis have fired missiles into Saudi Arabia several times and it felt like to me that at the very least the Saudi military would knock out any missiles heading towards Israel assuming it was for them.
    On a side note...I heard Trump say something I didn't expect the other night. He was talking about how much Benjamin Netanyahu let him/us down during the Qasem Soleimani assassination. He was saying we along with Israeli intelligence were tracking him and the plane he was on but apparently Natanyahu got cold feet or backed out of his role in the actual killing somehow. I assume this because Trump was talking about how despite the let down we carried out the assassination flawlessly. It hard to imagine Bibi backing out of wanting to kill the head of the Quds force so I wonder what happened that made Trump repeat that in public?
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to BrotherTony in Baptist here don’t talk about what’s going on in Jerusalem or Israel   
    The Houthis seem to have the Qud 4 and  Qud ZO missiles that they could fire at such a range. In the past they have threatened to fire missiles into Tel Aviv and Eilat. 
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from BrotherTony in Baptist here don’t talk about what’s going on in Jerusalem or Israel   
    I seen something the news was reporting the day before yesterday that seemed off to me. They were claiming claiming that the US Navy shot down missiles and drones supposedly fired from the Houthis in Yemen 
    It just seemed hard to believe the Houthis would try to fire missiles from Yemen all the way to Israel. I mean just looking at a map it's ridiculous to think they have precision missiles that could travel the entire length of Saudi Arabia with any kind of precision or stealth to Israel. Unless Iran has the large reaper drones like our military and they tried to fly them the distance. 
    I haven't seen any footage or heard specific details about the incident so I dont know. It just seems like they would've launched one of those kinds of attacks from Lebanon or Syria.
    The Houthis in general might get support from Iran but they are very different from groups like Hezbollah. As far as I know they have never attacked or threatened Israel in the past...they are far too busy fighting the Saudi backed Sunnis in a never ending homeland war to be thinking about attempting to have a long distance war with Israel too.
    The Houthis are also a completely different sect of Shia Muslims than the Twelvers in Lebanon, Iraq, and Iran. It seems like Iran supports them mainly to have a proxy war with Salafis and Wahhabi Saudis.
     
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to heartstrings in Baptist here don’t talk about what’s going on in Jerusalem or Israel   
    I know the Jews are sinners, I know they're spiritually bankrupt and lost, as a nation. They've been that way for hundreds, thousands of years; just read your Bible. God allowed them to be judged many times and He allowed other nations to judge them like the Philistines, the Amorites, Edomites, Canaanites, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Nazis etc. But each and every nation He allowed to persecute and judge the Jews, He then judged that nation for doing it. I, for one, do not wish to be counted in that number. God said He will bless those who bless them and curse those who curse them. I do believe the Hamas and the Palestinians who support them are reaping some of that judgment right now. God bless the Jews and their nation Israel.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to BrotherTony in Christians and politics… ??   
    If you call a much better economy and a secured border "hell on earth," it would seem your values line up with the Social Democrats. Not to mention, Mr. Trump doesn't believe that conservatives and Christians should be sent to reeducation camps. Mr. Pence is too wishy washy, wanting to have his cake and eat it, too. I sincerely doubt he would be an effective POTUS.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to SureWord in Baptist here don’t talk about what’s going on in Jerusalem or Israel   
    So a Baptist hospital has been blown up in Gaza supposedly killing 500 many being children. Gaza is 40% population under age 18 so that could be possible. No doubt many were killed but who launched the missle? It not uncommon for terrorist organizations or dictators to attack their own to send out a false flag but I've seen two videos comparing the missle that hit the hospital and one being used by American troops during training. The missle appears to be a American made "JDAM" which is actually a retro fitted "dumb bomb" that essentially turns it into a missle.  The Palestinians have no such weaponry nor the ability to use it even if they did. So I'm leaning towards Israel leveling that hospital with an American made bomb or perhaps another country like Iran or some other ME country but this does not look good for Israel.
    In my opinion if cooler heads don't prevail we are entering WW3.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to BrotherTony in Baptist here don’t talk about what’s going on in Jerusalem or Israel   
    Joel Osteen. TGL is having a hard time at times with his English. But, I expect that from most Hispanics if they're first or second generation Americans. My wife and I have worked with many, legal and illegal alike, and some catch on quite quickly while others don't. TGL, this isn't a slam on you. I can't remember if you told me you were first or second generation. Would you refresh my memory, please? 
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from Pastor Matt in The Way too Early 2024 Presidential Poll   
    I think the last year of Trumps presidency would have been terrible no matter who was in office in light of the COVID epidemic. It's hard to know what he could've accomplished without that.
    I agree he probably could've handled things better on the 6th of January. At the time I personally wasn't buying his claims of a "stolen" election and was very frustrated with what he was pressuring Pence to do.
    While the stolen election seemed far fetched to me then it certainly seems more plausible to me now after seeing the desperate and deplorable tactics the left is using to keep him out of the next election. They are far more afraid of him than I realized initially.
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from John Young in Why there is confusion on “End Times” among Baptist.   
    Certain Study Bibles, Charlatan Televangelists, and people too lazy to read the Bible instead "end times" fiction books and movies.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to Joe Chandler in Putting your parents in a nursing home, Sin?   
    My wife and I took care of my mother until she died. She had dementia. I could calm her down when she became upset, but she was 5'3" and I am 6'3". I could sit next to her and put my arms around her and she would relax. I have already instructed my children to put me in a nursing home if I get dementia. What if I become violent or abusive. I don't want to put my kids through that, but I suspect that they will try to take care of me.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to SureWord in Baptist here don’t talk about what’s going on in Jerusalem or Israel   
    Everything I've stated can be proven. The Khazars theory is debatable though there was a large group of people from that area that converted to Judaism around 800AD and it's difficult to know who are true Hebrews and who are Jews by religion only. Writers like Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn said that they migrated down into the Rhine River valley and into Russia and became Azekanazi Jews.
    By the way, I'm 100% pro-Israel and they have a right to defend themselves but let's not pretend they are the people of God. They are not. Not now anyways. They are a blessing and a curse wherever they go but let's not pretend.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to SureWord in Baptist here don’t talk about what’s going on in Jerusalem or Israel   
    0ver 50% of Israelis identify as atheist.
    They have been persecuting Christians over there recently.
    They have the highest % of homosexuals in  the world per population.
    Preaching of the gospel is essentially banned. You can preach it to a degree but no proselytizing. They have sought to outright ban it on punishment of imprisonment.
    They are enemies of the gospel wherever they go.
    The Zionists among them like to fund both sides of a war until they see who will come out on top.
    They have a history of plundering nations economies (George Soros)
    They were the largest block of slave owners % wise during the American Civil War. Nearly 50% of Jewish families owned slaves.
    The ADL was started to protect a murdering pedo.
    Karl Marx was a Jew.
    Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan and author of the Satanic bible, was a Jew according to his daughter. She admitted that he also didn't believe any of it but was in it for the shekels. In fact, I was surprised how much of the Occult is derived from Judaism i.e. Talmud and Kabbalah. 
    The Ukrainian Genocide ordered by Stalin was headed by two Jews. I'm still waiting for Spielberg to make that movie.
    The little man getting Ukraine wiped out now is a Jew. The average age of a Ukrainian fighter now is 40. And yes, the little man is ironically surrounded by Nazis and trannies. Russia is the bad guy, though.
    They are all for "diversity and inclusion" in other countries except their own. We know what that phrase ultimately means. 
    They overwhelming occupy top positions in liberal media, Hollywood, politics, the judiciary system and major hedge funds and banks.
    The porn industry was started by an orthodox Jew.
    They knew 9/11 was coming(The 5 Dancing Israelis aka Mossad) and made no warning. The owner of the Twin towers, a Jew, made sure him and his son were out of the building that day when they were there everyday. He took out extra insurance on them two weeks before also.
    People are worn out with the fighting over there. God is to lead them back to Israel some day but not by the hand of a British Mandate in 1918.
    Many of them might not actually be Jews but rather Khazars who were the nobles of Turkey and controlled the Silk Road. They converted to Judaism. These could be the "false brethren" the Bible speaks of.
    By the way, it's already coming out that the weapons used by Hamas were received from Ukraine (i.e. USA). In fact, all the weapons on both sides probably came from us. I wouldn't be surprised the Deep State is behind this attack since the Biden Regime despises Bibi. Biden did allow Iran to access their 6 billion just before this attack occured. Iran is a huge supporter of Hamas and now the Taliban wants to head over there to fight.
     
     
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from BrotherTony in Involuntary tithing by the local Church   
    Sure. I agree that church leaders should give back financially to the church like everyone else...but I believe what he gives is between him and God alone. Unlike the scribes and Pharisees Pastors give in more ways than just materially -
    "23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment*, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.". - Mathew 23:23
    There are a lot of different things that could cause financial hardship on a Pastor and his family. If he is a young Pastor he could still have some debt from the University he attended. If he has children - then there are doctor, dentist, or hospital bills that the congregation may not be able to provide full insurance for. There could be elderly parents that he and his wife have some financial obligation they need to help. 
    I can't imagine any sincere Pastor deciding that he is somehow beyond giving to the church. I would think that most do what is right and donate whatever amount they have decided to give back to the Lord.
    If the church voted him in as it's leader then surely he can be trusted to be a good steward of his finances.
    I understand that there may be a tendency for some to believe that a Pastor should find part time work outside of the.church so he can match the financial support of the members but I don't believe he shoukd carry that burden.
    I think it's important for people in the church to keep in mind that the Pastor isn't just some employee hired for one morning and two evenings of teachings each week  When your children or yourself become ill it will be your him coming to sit and pray with you in the hospital. When you're ready to get married you don't have to go hire anyone to officiate or rent a "Sanctuary". When you pass from this life into eternity it will be your Pastor officiating the funeral and comforting your loved ones.
    He should probably aim to give at least 10% back to the ministry...whatever that amount is for him...but he gives a far greater spiritual "tithe" or sacrifice by giving his time and attention to the flock the Lord entrusted him with 
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from BrotherTony in Involuntary tithing by the local Church   
    I'm not sure how paid Pastors typically pay tithing. In the case of the lead Pastor especially....I'm not even sure it would be necessary for him to tithe in the way we think of it for the people in the pews 
    In many ways the Pastor and his family sacrifice a far greater price when serving a local church. A Pastor is many things...like having the role as a "counselor" to listen to members personal problems and give them guidance. In ordinary circumstances someone could charge nearly a 100$ a session for the same kind of guidance.
    Not only the Pastor but his entire family are generally expected to live and act in ways that members wouldn't because of the scrutiny that comes with it. Many Pastors or their children have been unable to live up to those expectations causing them to fall away from their faith altogether.
    I personally would believe that when it comes to financial giving of a Pastor it would be up to the Pastors own discretion and whether he does or doesn't shouldn't be the concern of others. If it were mandatory then the church itself would be doing the very thing you mentioned by taking his "tithe" directly out of his income without his permission.
    I wouldn't hold a position either way 
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to BrotherTony in The Way too Early 2024 Presidential Poll   
    I'd rather have his idiosyncrasies and a few bad tweets and have a great economy then to have a line numbskull puppet of a man in office making our country a laughing stock every time he opens his mouth. At least we were respected on the world stage while Trump was there even if he wasn't popular.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to TheGloryLand in Involuntary tithing by the local Church   
    Yes sir, I understand the monthly tithe. Some pastor don't put anything at all into the plate, not sure what going on there. It is nice to hear from the pastor you mentioned who gave and did not get paid to preach, he will be blessed here for it. in a different post regarding Pastor getting paid. This is also a problem. They get these crazy packages that includes cars houses to live and more. I don’t agree with all this, but I do agree that they get paid well and that they cover their own needs.
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from BrotherTony in The Way too Early 2024 Presidential Poll   
    I think the last year of Trumps presidency would have been terrible no matter who was in office in light of the COVID epidemic. It's hard to know what he could've accomplished without that.
    I agree he probably could've handled things better on the 6th of January. At the time I personally wasn't buying his claims of a "stolen" election and was very frustrated with what he was pressuring Pence to do.
    While the stolen election seemed far fetched to me then it certainly seems more plausible to me now after seeing the desperate and deplorable tactics the left is using to keep him out of the next election. They are far more afraid of him than I realized initially.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to BrotherTony in The Way too Early 2024 Presidential Poll   
    You're welcome to your opinion. Trump didn't cause an "insurrection" at the US Capitol building. Remember the Democrats and their "mostly peaceful" destructive actions in Portland, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, and several other places? Vote for whom you will, Morales. Nobody will try to stop ? you. For someone who worked for nothing I believe he did a pretty good job, especially in light of the fact that the Democrats were manufacturing proof of a Russian collusion, then wasting Americans tax dollars on false accusations and impeachments of the best POTUS since Reagan.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to BrotherTony in Involuntary tithing by the local Church   
    I have never heard of this being done. If it is being done, it has to be with the "employees" blessing. What exactly are you referring to when you call these people employees? Pastoral staff? Secretary? Janitorial staff? Again, this seems like it's something you have little or nothing to do with unless YOU are employed by such an institution. 
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    Disciple.Luke got a reaction from BrotherTony in Putting your parents in a nursing home, Sin?   
    That's true, Tony. I seen how my mother and her siblings were unable to handle taking care of their Aunt with dementia. It got a point where she believed that money was missing from her account or out of her purse, forgot things like to debone chicken before cooking it and there were potential violent situations because she forget that other people were in the house with her.
    Even her Pastor tried to help her by picking her up for church and helping her with finances until she began to make the same accusations of money missing towards him and at that point he knew he couldn't continue to help in that capacity.
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    Disciple.Luke reacted to BrotherTony in Putting your parents in a nursing home, Sin?   
    So, are you advocating for children who aren't qualified to treat or attend to many physical ailments, ie, dementia, Alzheimer's, Lou Gehrigs, etc, to do it anyway? It's not a smart thing to do. I helped take care of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's, but, only until it became apparent that neither my grandfather nor I could properly care for her. We did it for the same with a family member that had been burned in a fire back in the mid 80s. In her case there were certain medications and treatments that had to be administered by a professional. The Lord will indeed say well done to those who can take care of them, but those who have done their best will receive the same acknowledgement.
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