Although it is better to give than to receive, giving is harder for most people. However, there are people who need financial help, and it should come from the body of Christ---through the church. So, giving is not only good stewardship; it enables the church to help those in need.
Respected Christian financial expert Larry Burkett uses God's Word to show the strong biblical basis for giving to and serving in the church. Questions answered include:
- Does God need your money?
- What is a tithe?
- Should you tithe from your net or your gross?
- Why give to the church?
- How can you know which organizations to support?
Using benevolence ministries as an example, Burkett explains how God uses Christians to minister in His name. This is accomplished by giving back to God a portion of what He has graciously given.
Larry Burkett lends his financial expertise to two handy quick-reference books for individuals and families, plus a video especially for married couples. Personal Finances gives the basics on creating and maintaining a budget. Giving & Tithing communicates the biblical instructions on giving sacrificially. A blend of dramatic vignettes and practical teaching, Two Masters will help husbands and wives break the bondage of overspending, debt and materialism.
Average Rating: 2 out of 5 stars(2 out of 5 stars)
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1.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by LaTrease (USA), July 07, 2008
I agree that tithing is not a requirement for New Testament Christians. If pastors would preach more on giving to the poor, widows, and orphans instead of mega church buildings then half of people that are hungry and homeless wouldn't be in the state their in. It amazes me to see a pastor driving around in a Lexus while telling his members on social security that they should give more.
2 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Charles (Myrtle Beach, SC), November 20, 2007
I agree with the above review. When he states that believers in Christ are not commanded to tithe, isn't that grossly incorrect with respect to Malachai 3?
2 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Roy Ingle (Thomson, GA), March 05, 2002
I purchased this book in a year long study on tithing. I wanted a book that was pro-tithing and would offer scriptural insights and exposition on tithing texts and how it relates to the NT disciple. This book does not do that.
While I greatly appreciate the heart of Larry Burkett, this is not one of his better books. His "proof texting" for tithing is ambigious and he never offers other opinions to tithing texts. He never gives NT evidence that the early church practiced and taught tithing.
The evidence is clear, tithing is needed today because of huge pastoral salaries, building programs, and more and more programs that have little impact on our culture. Let us repent and return to the NT pratice of giving for the purpose of helping the poor, providing for the saints in need, and church planting and not 85% of all money going to buildings (as in the American church).
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