Why thank you, rwr.
Of course; only God does know.
So be it...
While you really should know right now how very uncomfortable I find having someone pop-up, open their Bible, & begin citing scripture & verse to me.
There're a host of reasons I find that kind of behavior disturbing; your interpretation of those Sacred Words for me, not withstanding.
Be that as it may...
Where does, "Give unto Ceasar, that which is Ceasar's" come into the equation?
{strictly rhetorical...}
Have a great day.
The Issue of Churches and tax exemption comes to mind.
Read Romans Chapter 13, This one is a hard one, for any tax hating conservative to swallow .
By quoting scripture I don't really intend to lay out an absolute conviction to anyone who does not agree with what, or how I happen to believe it applies to any particular subject.
Maybe I should have just left it at "Only God knows their hearts. But, then again this is Free Republic, and opinion is the order of the day here.
Sorry you find it disturbing.
This thing about being rich and being saved is something I, and many Americans have to deal with and try to find where we are in Gods true will.
I just know that a 5,000,000 dollor house is not what I desire nor do I feel that If I had that 5,000,000 bucks that, I would do as these people have done.
I do not think that it would please God.