ABOUT THE BOOK
This book reveals the full truth about tithing from the Bible. The indisputable facts in this book clearly explains why the widely taught tithing doctrine of today is an unscriptural, erroneous and dangerous one that unjustly brings people under bondage and fear. The book not only exposes many false teachings, but it also expresses the true gospel message, which is not a message of bondage and fear. The true gospel message is good news and is liberating.
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Below is a sample of the 25 big lies of the tithing promoters which are covered in chapter 11 entitled "Tithing Promoters Big Lies". This unique and informative book is loaded with eye opening facts not available anywhere else. These facts are both shocking and informing. You may request a larger sample from the author since this is the maximun amount that can be placed on this site.
Lie #1: Non tithing Christians are under a curse. This lie is utilized as a fear tactic to control and manipulate people. Since Galatians 3:13 clearly state that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, this demonstrates how the tithing promoters choose to snub God's word when it doesn't line up with their agenda. They simply just thumb their nose at God's word or disregard it altogether in order to promote their own agenda of greed cloaked in religion. By the way the only people who actually needed redemption from the curse were the ancient Israelites who were once under the law. The curse ended with the ending of the old law covenant and there is no curse under the new testament covenant. So the tithing promoters are blatantly lying by saying the curse is still in effect today.
Lie #2: Christians must pay tithes to obtain blessings. Since Galatians 3:14 state that we are blessed through faith in Christ once again God's word is snubbed by the tithing promoters to push their own agenda and to cleverly manipulate people into tithing by saying if you don't tithe you get no blessings. As the case is with the previous lie the tithing promoters go far beyond mildly disagreeing with God's word by saying the exact opposite of what God's word state. Anytime someone say the exact opposite of what God's word say they are denying His word and committing blasphemy and the tithing promoters do that consistently.
Lie #3: God established tithing before the law. This false concept is based on an incident where Abraham paid a tenth part of his goods obtained from a war he waged on behalf of Sodom to rescue his nephew Lot. He paid this tithe to Melchizedek who was the high priest and king of Salem and he let Sodom keep the rest because he told them that he would keep nothing. However that was a one time gift that Abraham gave of his own free will as a public act of thanksgiving for a military victory and not as an act of obedience to a commandment of God. Furthermore tithing was not a regular practice of Abraham, it was something he did that one time and that was it. And he never tithed on his own personal property and livestock.
Lie #4: The Church must pay tithes today because God established it before the law. This is based on the previous false concept so for that reason alone it is false. Furthermore, the fact that something was practiced before the Law does not make it a permanent commandment of God. Also, if we use Abraham as an example for tithing then we need to follow him in other areas as well, such as circumcision, animal sacrifices, burnt offerings and multiple wives (concubines) just to name a few. These false concepts are really just the tithing promoters attempt to get around addressing their burden of proof which they can not possibly meet. And their burden of proof is to find a verse in the new testament where God commands His Church to pay tithes. Now its rather strange that tithing didn't appear in the Church until centuries after the completion of the Bible. That's because it started when greedy men decided to misapply and misuse tithing as a scheme to obtain money.
Lie #5: The local church is the storehouse. The storehouse is fully explained in chapter four and its definitely not the local church of today, but rather storerooms that were around the ancient Israelites temples. The tithing promoters are well known for twisting God's word way out of context to fit their own agenda. As a result they are causing many to eat the fruit of lies as the bible describe some as doing in Hosea 10:13.
SYNOPSIS of" Why Tithing is NOT for the Church"
Chp.1 (Tithing before the Law) - This chapter describes the tithing that took place before the law. Although many claim that we should tithe because it took place before the law, this chapter clearly explains why this is an erroneous argument for the Church to pay tithes, especially according to the law.
Chp.2 (Who did God command to tithe?) - This chapter proves how numerous scriptures have been taken out of context and misapplied to the Church. It shows exactly who God commanded to tithe as well as why He commanded them to pay tithes.
Chp.3 (The Various types of tithes) - Describes the various types of tithes that were required by God. Demonstrates that several tithes would have to be paid by the Church in order to comply with the scriptures that the tithing doctrine is based upon. The accumulation of all of these tithes would be significantly greater than ten per cent.
Chp.4 (The Storehouse) - Defines the storehouse and the purpose that it served. Explains why the local church is not a storehouse.
Chp.5 (False teaching on the Blessing) - Exposes the delusions that are generated by this teaching. Explains how this teaching has caused many to become less spiritual minded and more materialistic.
Chp.6 (False teaching on the Curse) - Exposes the coercion and fear tactics that are commonly practiced by the proponents of tithing. Shows how many are unscripturally and unjustly being brought under bondage and why this is inconsistent with both the covenant and dispensation of grace.
Chp.7 (Burdens,Complexities and Controversies of Tithing) - Discusses many of the uncertainties about tithing such as should tithes be paid on the net or gross income, should tithes be paid on gifts and etc.. Also, discusses the financial as well as other hardships which tithing can cause for many people.
Chp.8 (Pride in Tithing) - This chapter sheds light on how over emphasizing tithing has produced self pride, religious pride, self righteousness and arrogance in many people. Illustrates from the scriptures how this was a problem with the Pharisees.
Chp.9 (The Absence of tithing from the New Testament) - Reveals that tithing is rarely mentioned in the New Testament. This is especially true of the epistles which gives instructions for the Church. Also, explains that in each of these rare instances that the Church is never instructed to tithe.
Chp.10 (New Testament Giving) - This chapter pinpoints the instructions that pertains to the Church in the area of giving. These instructions leave no doubt as to how Christians are to give as well as their motives for giving.
Chp. 11 (Tithing Promoters Big Lies) - This chapter list and describe 25 major lies and false concepts of the tithing promoters. These major lies are fully exposed while the enlightening and liberating truth from the bible is clearly revealed.
Chp.12 (Summary of Vital Points) - This chapter hi lights the most vital points and facts in the book.
