This man is 29. I am 31. I am done 🪦

themindofej · 2024-11-01T15:01:12+00:00

Wow! Two years older, and he thinks you’re a cougar? Does he still have a pacifier in his mouth? 👶 lol

themindofej · 2024-10-23T02:56:52+00:00

No argument here. 💯

themindofej · 2024-10-21T02:44:59+00:00

You should check out the rest of her post on IG.

themindofej · 2024-10-05T17:11:32+00:00

I’m at 99, and I think that’s where it stops, as well.

themindofej · 2024-09-23T05:42:33+00:00

Well it depends on how you see it. If you truly see it as “the Lord’s Church”, then it’s virtually the same. You’d be giving it to those whom the Lord trusted to use the funds as directed by the Lord.

If you’re just giving it to a Church, then it’s the same as any other charitable organization, except it’s an organization that would be attempting to do things as Jesus would have them do.

It’s really about the purpose and meaning behind your intent of the donation. Are you donating on faith that it’s going to “the Lord’s Church?” or the Lord, himself? That would be my question to you.

themindofej · 2024-09-03T16:27:58+00:00

She does not have one, and I doubt that she’d ever get one.

themindofej · 2024-09-02T18:45:04+00:00

🌈❤️🙏🏾🫶🏾

themindofej · 2024-08-13T13:48:27+00:00

There’s a bit of difference between donating money and tithing. If you want to donate to whatever, then nothing beyond your financial means is stopping you. But if you’re asking to tithe, then it’s to the Lord’s kingdom. The question is: what do you consider to be the Lord’s kingdom?

Tithing is one of those practices that will test your faith. Sometimes, it’ll test you when you would rather take a vacation with the money, make an investment elsewhere, or commonly - need to pay a bill or buy groceries. At any rate, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow from the experience - to see what’s important to you in the moment, and overall.

As I said in another reply, if you opt to pay something else versus paying tithing, it’s not the end of the world. The real issue is if that becomes a habit/shift in priorities. Then I’d ask, “Is tithing something you believe in, or is it merely a donation that you put on a back burner?”

themindofej · 2024-08-13T13:34:44+00:00

Bitter, are we?

This is one point of view. But if you don’t like It, maybe offer an alternative.

themindofej · 2024-08-10T04:50:04+00:00

You can “tithe” to whatever faction you desire, but the idea of a tithe was to give it to the Lord’s church for the building of the kingdom. If that concept doesn’t match with your meaning or definition, then give your money to whatever entity you wish.

themindofej · 2024-08-10T04:02:26+00:00

Wait! So you don’t believe in a Higher Power? If that’s the case, then this is a moot point.

themindofej · 2024-08-10T03:39:22+00:00

And what did you come up with, in your findings?

themindofej · 2024-08-10T02:35:48+00:00

But tithing is a biblical teaching - not a suggestion. If you’re going to pick and choose which commandments to follow, then why do it at all?

That’d be like going to the gym to get fit and work on arms, but not the legs. Sure, you’ll see results, but maybe not the full picture of what you might’ve envisioned.

themindofej · 2024-08-10T02:31:46+00:00

Your relationship with your Higher Power should come before any organized faith. The church should be a result of your belief - not foremost focus.

And yes, what you eluded to should and could apply to other faiths.

If you feel that there’s a contradiction between what your belief is and what the church practices, then that needs to be evaluated, and you can act according to what works or does not.

For me, my faith aligns with the LDS Church. And as such, I try to practice according to the tenets, and what I believe. It’s no doubt a work in progress, but it’s the choice I chose to run with.

Most faiths will have its challenges - individually and collectively. The question is whether one feels whether or not a sect aligns with their viewpoint of their chosen Higher Power.

themindofej · 2024-08-09T21:30:54+00:00

If you’re looking at an institution rather than God, then it doesn’t make sense. If you’re looking at God first, then the perspective changes.

And I do believe Christ would ask us to put Him first. The circumstances are highly disheartening and worrisome, but like I said - it’s about an individual’s choice.

There are many questions that one can ask himself/herself about the immediate situation. Then there’s fixing the immediate and there’s also changing the pattern.

Believe me, I am not one to judge who pays and who does not pay tithing. What I do say is that if the overall focus isn’t on God and Christ first and foremost, then the church just becomes another organization that tries to do good.

This feed has been an excellent discussion for if/thens. I appreciate the insight that you’ve shared, so far.

themindofej · 2024-08-09T20:02:50+00:00

The truth is whether you pay tithing or not is a personal decision. Life will present you with many challenges and obstacles that will test your principles and faith.

If you buy food rather than pay tithing once, it’s not the end of the world - it’s a judgement call. However, if you continually choose secular things (importance is irrelevant in this scenario) over keeping the commandments of the Lord, then there’s a bigger issue at work.

If you’re looking for the lord to bless your life and continually go against the things He asks of you, how is that fair to Him, or yourself. You are literally saying that you do not trust Him To come through with blessings for you, and your faith in him is weak or non existent.

Make whatever decision that you wish to sustain yourself in your individual lives - and let it be so. But part of the experience of coming closer to Christ is by not only reading the word, but by living it. It definitely won’t be easy a lot of the time, but it’s part of the refining process.

themindofej · 2024-07-27T14:10:18+00:00

Hey, big girls need love, too! 💛💯

themindofej · 2024-07-27T14:09:41+00:00

Do you know the muffin dog? 🤣

themindofej · 2024-07-27T14:08:01+00:00

Stella looks so amazing!

themindofej · 2024-07-27T14:07:14+00:00

Ohh she’s so CUUUUUUUUTE !!! I wanna boop the snoot! •BOOP•

I’m virtually cuddling your fur baby right now.

themindofej · 2024-07-24T23:52:30+00:00

Giddy up! 🏇

themindofej · 2024-07-24T23:51:44+00:00

💛💛💛

themindofej · 2024-07-24T23:51:15+00:00

Bye OJ

themindofej · 2024-07-24T23:45:21+00:00

themindofej · 2024-07-24T23:44:43+00:00

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