articles on tithing<\/a>\u00a0for the first time! This teaching came without any selfish interest on the part of the preachers in the Lord’s church as they would have been on the receiving end. I am impressed and I pray that Christ continues to keep the church.<\/p>\n\tAnswer:<\/h2>\n
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Question: Two be quite honest, I was amazed seeing the\u00a0articles on tithing\u00a0for the first time! This teaching came without any selfish interest on the part of the preachers in the Lord’s church as they would have been on the receiving end. I am impressed and I pray that Christ continues to keep the church. 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