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Does a Christian have to tithe?
Christians who want to please the Lord often have questions about tithing. The dictionary defines the word "tithe" as "a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution ...

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How can we say that someone is sinning, if Jesus said we are not supposed to judge others?
A careful examination of Christ's command, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matthew 7:1), in light of what He said next, indicates His meaning.

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Is it possible for a Christian to live without sinning?
Nowhere does the Bible say that a Christian in this life will ever be completely perfect or will never sin. ... However, there are three important truths we need to repeat over and over to ourselves.

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How can I grow in my spiritual life?
The Bible says, "Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). If you have not already done so, we encourage you to organize your day so that you will have a special time to spend alone with God.

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Is fasting appropriate for Christians?
Fasting can be a wonderful spiritual experience. Those who never fast and pray miss a spiritual exercise which has been a blessing to many throughout the ages.

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I just committed my life to Jesus, but why should I go to church?
The Bible encourages us to "grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). The first step in this process is to become actively involved in the ministry of a local church.

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Why does my spiritual life feel like a roller coaster ride?
Billy Graham writes, "Every Christian experiences this to some extent. But God doesn't want our relationship with Him to be this way, and it can be different."

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What parts of the Bible should we still follow?
Billy Graham writes, "We aren't free to pick and choose what parts of the Bible we will believe. The whole Bible is God's Word, and the whole Bible teaches us God's truth."

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Is it possible for a person to become sinless?
Billy Graham writes, "No, the Bible does not teach that we will ever be completely free of sin in this life ..."

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How can I get back on track spiritually?
Billy Graham writes, "Begin by turning to Christ and asking Him for the forgiveness you need."

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In the Bible, was a disciple different from an ordinary believer in Jesus?
Billy Graham writes, "A disciple in the Bible was someone who decided to become an active follower of Jesus. ... But disciples weren't limited to the first century."

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Why do men seem to have a harder time being serious about God than women?
Billy Graham writes, "Some men believe it is a sign of weakness to admit they need God, and they don't like to do this."

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What did Jesus mean when He said to let the dead bury the dead?
Billy Graham writes, "[Jesus] was speaking of those who were spiritually dead—those who were alive physically but dead toward God in their souls."

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Is faith something that some people have and others don't—just like some people have blond hair and others don't?
Billy Graham writes, "Faith is somewhat like a seed. When we hear the Gospel, the Bible says God by His Spirit sows a seed in our hearts—the "seed" of faith."

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Do you think it's useless to make New Year's resolutions, because we'll just end up ignoring them?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, many people make long lists of resolutions—and promptly break them or forget them. But this won't happen if you first ask God to show you what kind of person He wants you to be."

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Which is more important in religion, learning how to live in this life or preparing for the next life?
Billy Graham writes, "Christ. God is concerned about both this life and the life to come—and both are equally important in His eyes."

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Does God care how we spend our free time (as long as we aren't doing anything wrong)?
Billy Graham writes, "It's wrong to think God doesn't want us to enjoy ourselves or that His goal is to make us miserable! ... God knows that we need times of rest and recreation."

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I have a learning disability that makes it very hard for me to read. Will God be angry at me for not reading the Bible?
Billy Graham writes, "God is concerned about your spiritual growth, and if you aren't finding other ways to discover the Bible's truth and apply it to your life, then God is saddened."

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Why are there so many different translations of the Bible today?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible was originally written in the ancient languages of Hebrew and Greek, and I'm grateful for the dedicated translators who have made it available to us."

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I know Christ has forgiven me for my past sins, but I also need forgiveness for the things I do wrong right now, don't I?
Billy Graham writes, "When you know you've committed a sin, don't delay but confess it immediately and seek God's forgiveness."