The Sabbath and the tithe were given to help us. Both are meant to show us our Source. We must not conjure up rationalizations to eliminate this Truth from our consciousness. Our minds must be transformed and accept the Truth in all areas without resistance.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2 Corinthians chapter 10:
5 We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes GOD and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of GOD. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One. 6 Since we are armed with such dynamic weaponry, we stand ready to punish any trace of rebellion, as soon as you choose complete obedience
How can you and I be in complete unity if we don’t establish our relationship on Absolute Truth? Varying opinions ultimately cause division. Thankfully, Agape Love provides the longsuffering until we align ourselves with FATHER’S Truth.
You and I each have the responsibility to cast down every thought and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of GOD. We must take our thoughts captive and overcome the soulishness.
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 25:
31 “When the Son of Man appears in his majestic glory, with all his angels by his side, he will take his seat on his throne of splendor, 32 and all the nations will be gathered together before him. And like a shepherd who separates the sheep from the goats, he will separate all the people. 33 The ‘sheep’ he will put on his right side and the ‘goats’ on his left. 34 Then the King will turn to those on his right and say, ‘You have a special place in my Father’s heart. Come and experience the full inheritance of the kingdom realm that has been destined for you from before the foundation of the world! 35 For when you saw me hungry, you fed me. When you found me thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I had no place to stay, you invited me in, 36 and when I was poorly clothed, you covered me. When I was sick, you tenderly cared for me, and when I was in prison you visited me.’
37 “Then the Godly will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty and give you food and something to drink? 38 When did we see you with no place to stay and invite you in? When did we see you poorly clothed and cover you? 39 When did we see you sick and tenderly care for you, or in prison and visit you?’
40 “And the King will answer them, ‘Don’t you know? When you cared for one of the least important of these my little ones, my true brothers and sisters, you demonstrated love for me.’
41 “Then to those on his left the King will say, ‘Leave me! For you are under the curse of eternal fire that has been destined for the devil and all his demons. 42 For when you saw me hungry, you refused to give me food, and when you saw me thirsty, you refused to give me something to drink. 43 I had no place to stay, and you refused to take me in as your guest. When you saw me poorly clothed, you closed your hearts and would not cover me. When you saw that I was sick, you didn’t lift a finger to help me, and when I was imprisoned, you never came to visit me.’
44 “And then those on his left will say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty and not give you food and something to drink? When did we see you homeless, or poorly clothed? When did we see you sick and not help you, or in prison and not visit you?’
45 “Then he will answer them, ‘Don’t you know? When you refused to help one of the least important among these my little ones, my true brothers and sisters, you refused to help and honor me.’ 46 And they will depart from his presence and go into eternal punishment. But the Godly and Beloved ‘sheep’ will enter into eternal bliss.”
The division is occurring and let me assure you, none of us want to be on the wrong side of Jesus. If you need to repent, then do it. The time is short and we must not back off, for “now is the time”.
You should not attempt to water down this warning but instead heed it and make any necessary adjustments to your focus. Each of us has our own lamp and oil. Don’t expect to rely on someone else to provide you oil.