Steve Shultz: "What were Jesus and the Apostle Paul THINKING? They didn't even Have a Tax Deduction to Offer"

Dear ElijahList and/or Breaking Christian News reader,

Jesus, in a way "cheated" (smiling here) because HE paid HIS taxes from a fish's mouth. And not only HIS but taxes for others got paid as well from this very valuable coin.

Then we have the Apostle Paul who said he didn't need the money. He only wanted what would add to the heavenly account to those who gave to His ministry.

But don't take my word for it. Here is what Jesus said:

Matthew 17:27

 27 "But so that we may not offend them, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours." 

Then we have what Paul said which is quite a strange truth that he clearly received from God:

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Phil 4:17-18

17 Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account .

As far as any scholar of the Bible knows, there were no NON PROFIT organizations in that day -- no tax deductions were offered as a benefit in other words. This was about doing what God wanted.

That brings me to THE ELIJAHLIST which is also connected to BREAKING CHRISTIAN NEWS -- all part of ElijahList Publications, LLC.

In our case, we DO need the help and we DO owe some taxes. Would you be willing to help? According to Paul, it will be credited to your account if you do. And even Jesus Himself had people who donated to HIS ministry, or they would not have needed a treasurer.

We need some help with our taxes for our FOR PROFIT ElijahList and Breaking Christian News. Will you help us? You won't receive ANY tax benefit if you do, as the law doesn't allow that. PLUS, according to Scripture, it will add credit to your account in Heaven. Isn't that strange?

During these economic times, we have cut our staff and overhead way more than half but we still owe some taxes.

One person out there could pay the whole thing or... many of you could help us just a little by Clicking Here.  To be sure we know where to post the funds, write on the memo of your check (if you send a check) for ElijahList Publications, LLC.

If you DO send a check by mail send it to:

The ElijahList
528 Ellsworth St SW
Albany, OR 97321

If for no other reason, let's get you a credit line in Heaven and help us financially with our taxes at the same time.

I won't go on and on. This is a simple request and I am personally asking you to help us.

Please do. And please DO know you have my gratitude as well.

HIS greatest blessings to you,