Isn't that what did Willie Nelson in?
2006-07-07 10:28:44 · 20 answers · asked by XYZ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Atheist Candy, bite your tongue! Me? A Christian? I was planning on a deathbed conversion, but IKEA doesn't have anything to my taste...
2006-07-07 10:32:23 · update #1
Not as far as I know, so the strategic and financially sensible thing to do would be to convert as late as you can.
2006-07-07 10:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consider the parable of the workers: the lord of the vineyard went out in the first hour and hired servants to help in his fields, agreeing to pay them one coin. In the second hour he went out and found more who agreed to the same wages. Thus went on till the last hour of work, where he found more to help him at the agreed price. The other workers were wroth: "Why do they get one coin the same as us who have worked since such and such an hour?" The Lord requires the same price from us all, and we should not be upset at others who have not paid it all of their life, only that they are paying it now. Again, consider the parable of the prodigal son: the elder son was wroth because he was always faithful and yet a great feast was held for his brother who wasted his inheritance. Should we not be grateful for those who are found, and not worry what they have done, but what they are doing and wish to do now?
2006-07-07 17:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by musikgeek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember: Islam Invites Not Demands Belief
Youth is one of Allah's greatest blessings. It would be a great display of disrespect to turn away from Him at a time when you are at your mental and physical peak. If you do not undertake your responsibilities of enjoining good and forbidding evil (within the framework of Islam), communicating Allah's message, and glorifying Him when you are young, strong, and healthy, how can you accomplish such duties when you are old and weak?
Some people hold a superstitious belief that they can make the most of life when young and then repent before death. Clearly, this mistaken idea stems from a lack of knowledge and a lifestyle that is far from religion, for it is sheer insincerity toward Allah. Actually, this is the same as saying: "I can commit all forms of sins, engage in any evil, or transgress Allah's limits and then, toward the end of my life, repent and attain the afterlife." But Allah, Who knows what is concealed in hearts, informs us that such an insincere mentality can never succeed and that He will never accept the repentance of such people, for:
There is no repentance for people who persist in doing evil until death comes to them and who then say: "Now I repent," nor for people who die as unbelievers. We have prepared for them a painful punishment. (Qur'an, 4:18)
2006-07-07 18:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by Biomimetik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The place to start may be to examine where your treasure lies.
If you have not trusted Jesus as your Savior, He does not ask you to do something before you can believe Him. He simply asks you to come in faith and trust Him as your Savior. He will do the rest through His Word and the Holy Spirit.
So it is not a matter of whether you will have to pay back-tithes, but matter of whether you will wholeheartedly trust Him and follow Him. I will be glad to give you the Bible verse references should you wish to know more.
I would like to quote one of my favorite missionaries, Jim Elliott.
"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."
Will be praying for you.
By the way, if Mr. Nelson truly trusted Jesus as his Savior and Lord, then, you will know by the fruit that he produces in his life.
2006-07-07 17:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by JKL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not have to.
God does not want your money, He wants your heart.
And 10% is not that bad if you did that, because you will get back ten fold. From what amount you want that?
Everything belongs to God anyway, He only asks you to give some of it back for Kingdom purposes. I have never regretted giving money to team up with God's servants.
Do not wait until your death bed, you might not know when is that time. Do not give if you do not want to give. God loves cheerful givers. Wait and mature in your faith, believe me...that is the test of faith. People can surrender their life and problems to Lord...but it takes a lot to open up your wallet. Remember, it is God's money. He gives you more back when you put your trust in Him.
2006-07-07 19:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But why would you want to risk such a thing??? Convert now, it will be better that way :) I don't know what Willie Nelson did.
2006-07-07 17:34:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Willie Nelson evaded taxes. God is more of a gentleman than the government.
2006-07-07 17:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by motorcyclegrandmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God will only except what you can freely give with a good heart. And giving doesn't have to be money, or to a "church" . Any "cause" you feel "led" to give to(even giving a friend a few dollars when they really need it) could be considered a tithe.
2006-07-07 17:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you believe in tithes? My question is: how come a lot of people so rich in the world without giving tithe or even attending the church regularly?
2006-07-07 17:32:35 · answer #9 · answered by teddybear1268 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL yes and that's why you should avoid this tithe-paying cult forever.
As for you're death-bed conversion, fear not, Ikea will come up with something you'll like soon enough!
2006-07-07 17:39:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋