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To: Iscool

Exodus 25-30 tells of God’s commandments regarding the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle and worship regulations. Everything was made of gold and Aaron’s breastplate had twelve precious stones on it, which are also mentioned in Revelation as being the stones that the heavenly Jerusalem is made of. These chapters also give the directions for what kind of incense the Lord wishes to have, the types and kinds of furniture, the colors of the fabrics, and every little detail. The Lord God, who never changes, was concerned about these things then, so there is no reason to think He wouldn’t be concerned about them now. In addition, the Lord God, creator of heaven and earth, deserves the best that we can give Him. These things show our love for Him, just as when you love your spouse or children, you want to give them presents. These things of beauty are our presents to Him, our gift of worship.


1,619 posted on 05/07/2008 10:57:45 AM PDT by nanetteclaret ("I will sing praise to my God while I have my being." Psalm 104:33b)
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To: nanetteclaret
In addition, the Lord God, creator of heaven and earth, deserves the best that we can give Him. These things show our love for Him, just as when you love your spouse or children, you want to give them presents. These things of beauty are our presents to Him, our gift of worship.

Really??? What's God going to do with all that junk???

Besides, you didn't give it to God...It's still in your church and owned by those people in Rome...

Millions upon millions upon millions of dollars worth of gold and jewels that were paid for by the people of your church...

I'm just guessing but I'd bet God would love for you to sell that junk and use the proceeds to 'feed His sheep'...

1,742 posted on 05/07/2008 6:26:10 PM PDT by Iscool
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