I just finished the book, “This Bull Crap Called Tithing” by Nick Arandes. He had an interesting perspective on the issue of stewardship, money, and tithing. Some of the excerpts on the back of his book say, “How to attract unlimited wealth”, and Secrets of tithing that churches will not tell you.
Truthfully i don’t remember the whole secrets of tithing that churches will not tell you part, but i do remember his attracting wealth section. in a general sense he talks about how we think its greedy to want more money. In a sense he says so many tithers don’t have money and are broke all the time and struggling paying bills because they are always giving it away. He kind of goes off of common sense here by saying that if you give it, you won’t have it. In a sense that is true, and i agree. i have seen that first hand in my own life and in my family’s. As a child i remember my father being strict about giving our tithe to the church. Even if bills were not being paid, the tithe went to the church. The part i don’t understand about that is, he’s giving money so others can pay their bills, but that’s the logic of those who fail to see principles of stewardship because they are focused on task oriented christianity.
In this book he tries to attract the attention of people who tithe and tithe and are always broke. I don’t really care about the title. I think some authors make up titles like that to attract people’s attention (obviously it attracted min). Anyways, I think what he’s saying in the title is for those who think tithing is a magical obligation that you can do to gain financial security. So what people are realizing is that if you do give it away then guess what that means you don’t have it. It’s not like the stock market where you get a financial return on your investment. If tithing was the answer to exponentially grow your wealth, then it would be more popular than the lottery. Think about it this way. According to statistics(links below), the Jews are the richest nationality/religion in the world, and yet they don’t believe that tithing is commanded for them. That’s odd, don’t you think? You may think it’s because they are God’s chosen people and so on, but really although they are wealthy they are not a fortunate people. Just Look at the turmoil that country is in.
I hope this book review could help you making a decision on a book you want to buy on stewardship. I give this book a 2.5 out of 5 stars overall. It had some good points but i had mixed feelings about it.
(Jewish wealth stats)
http://www.halfsigma.com/2006/07/wealthiest_reli.html
http://www.adam.com.au/bstett/JwSocioeconomic86.htm
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November 23rd, 2007 at 9:40 am
Hi…..Fellow Floridian! (Im in Melbourne)
(Jews)…”although they are wealthy they are not a fortunate people. Just Look at the turmoil that country is in.”
mostly, I’m guessing there are two things here—–sorta seperate from one another—just like when we are forgiven——-but, not exempt from the consequence of our sin——-
So it is with the Jews——-they ARE the chosen and thereby have obtained “favor” in their business/wealth aspect of their lives;—–abiet, they still suffer as a “nation” because of past “sins” and also current sins (rejection of God(past) and also
recognition of Jesus/Yeshua(current) and also the fact that God INTENDED there to be certain boundaries to the “nation of Israel” and current Jewish/Israeli government is
“ticking off”(my term) God and what HIS intentions are……..very interesting times!
The “fact” as you say they do not believe in tithing is another form of current rebellion against what God intends…..for Massianic Jews do tithe I believe and have correctly administered to God …His rightful portion.
Granted there is too much “fear” attached to todays tithing world…..with expressions like “I’d be afraid NOT to tithe”…….God loves a “cheerful” giver……so when you worship Him thru what ever avenue you choose to tithe…..HE honors THAT gift because it is given to HIM………and I say “woe, to THAT person/organization/church or whatever if THEY miss handle the money………..I believe we all should investigate the source of where we tithe……..and sow into good ground……….but ultimately, God is the decisionmaker as to how to handle the “miss appropriation of funds”
I know tithing works- have proved it—- but honestly, I never give because I feel I would gain——but rather, feel that God “protects me” from the leaching of funds when we do not put God first! My grandmother put into envelopes a couple of dollars(do not know the amount-probably a widows mite) first thing when she got her social security check(back in 170-80’s)and she lived to 10 months of her 100 birthday! She had the WEALTH of family and friends who stood in line to visit with her at gatherings! She was not rich in money but
she taught me that God is in control of all things.
Sometimes I think we “nit-pick things” to death…..LOL God is a simple God with Great love and compassion and just wants us to understand that if we “lean on HIM” he will take care of us……and tithing to me is an expression of faith in that matter.
November 23rd, 2007 at 10:05 am
Sandi,
Thank you for your contribution here on this blog. I try hard to bring in a larger focus of stewardship into this website. If we do not learn the greater concept of stewardship first, then it does not matter if you give by tithing or spirit-led.
The Jewish land is in turmoil and it is in reflection of their sin as you say, but overall their financial success is unprecedented. If the Malachi curse is correct for the new testament, then why are they so blessed. Is it because God blesses on your faith not because of the obedience in giving an old testament law? I use Jewish giving as an example because a majority of the Jews do not believe in tithing, but are still the most financially blessed nationality. If Malachi 3 is still a curse upon us for not tithing then why isn’t God still enforcing it?
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