Ever since the enemy’s effort to deliver a knock out blow Davidian Seventh-day Adventists have been lead astray into many winds of doctrine and practice. A striking example of this alarming trend has been the incorporation of most every Davidian Association since the early 1960’s with the state and their subsequent registration as IRS 501c3 tax exempt religious organizations. What are the legal ramifications and reasons for this? Is it based on sound Biblical principle or could it be a deadly trap designed to ensnare and silence the final work of God? For a detailed study discussing this important, yet often ignored and overlooked subject that will effect every Davidian Association in the very near future, please download the PDF document linked below. Many references from the Bible, Spirit of Prophecy, and the Shepherd’s Rod are given to show the perils of such a confederacy with the world. For additional papers warning on the danger of state incorporated churches/ministries and the IRS, please go the Religious Liberty Studies page on the site.
The State, IRS 501c3, and Davidian Associations: A Dangerous Mix
[…] 16. Will not form any type of confederacy of any sort with the state in order to gain privileges or benefits and thereby forfeit all legal protections afforded by the First amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. Specifically this entails incorporation with the state so that IRS 501c3 status can be obtained (Isa. 8:9-12, 9T 233.3, 2 SM 371.1, CS 218-19, FE 476.1, Mil. Stand 4.1, 13 Tr 35). For a study on this topic, please follow the link: http://knockoutblow.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/irs-501c3-state-incorporation-a-trap-for-davidians/ […]