R.T. Kendall believes that all Christians are called to tithe. What is more, he is convinced that the church would be revitalized and the world transformed if all Christians did begin to tithe. Dr. Kendall combines this bold claim with the biblical, theological, and practical implications of tithing.

Tithing is sometimes regarded as threatening, but it emerges in this book as both challenging and inspiring. Numerous exciting testimonies are told, all demonstrating in individual lives the principle that underlies tithing. "You cannot outgive the Lord."

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Date:August 24, 2001

David A. Yeubanks

R.T. Kendall (I believe) is a sincere man of faith and his heart and desire to honor the Lord are evident in this book. Kendall's approach to tithing is (what I would consider) strictly traditional, in that his support of tithing as being a principle and mandate that applies to Christians is the common view among many "mainline" denominational churches today. While I appreciated the attitude of love presented in this book, I felt it was lacking in Word (Scripture) detail. The book predominantly presents the author's opinions about tithing rather than clear evidence of Scripture. In fact, there are some points that the author states as being biblical fact but then proves his claim by offering mere speculation. Often the Scripture references that are used are used more as traditional "proof texts" rather than presented in complete context (siting whole passages of Scripture to illustrate the complete point). The Bible certainly teaches principles of grace giving for Christians; that all gifts bestowed should be wrought of love and faith and obedience to the Spirit of God and in recognition of the ultimate gift He freely gave in sending Christ to die for mankind (Romans 1:3-5; 7:6; Galatians 5:1; 2 Corinthians 8:8, 9:7; 1 Peter 4:10; etc.). New Testament Scripture is not silent about the fact that the legal ordinances of the Mosaic Law have been nailed to the cross of Jesus and are not to govern Christian practice (e.g. Hebrews 9:8-10; Ephesians 2:13-16; Colossians 2:14; Galatians 3:23-26; Hebrews 7:18; 8:8-13; etc). I respect this brother as a man of God with a sincere heart for the church of Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, this book seems (in my opinion) to be more of a product of traditional opinion rather than clear Scriptural truth. Personally a more indepth study of tithing may be found in a book like "Beyond Tithes and Offerings" by Michael and Mitchell Webb or "Should The Church Teach Tithing" by Dr. Russell Earl Kelly, Ph.D.

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