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In late 2003, I set out to find answers to questions and issue that plague the Church and contradict scripture. Five years of research led to the contents of this book and answers to questions that the Lord laid heavily on my heart to find. In the beginning, the more I tried to ignore these pressing issues and questions, and as I threw them off as tricks of the enemy, the more pressing these issues and questions became, and the more the Lord began to reveal answers. Since finding the answers to these pressing questions and issues, my family and I have undergone a greater transformation. From this experience comes my latest book, “Clever Lies and Assumptions: From the Pulpit to the Pews,” which is accompanied by scores of quality references and resources so that the reader can do their own biblical investigation into the subjects written about in this book.
What is this book about?
What is this book about?
Clever Lies and Assumptions answers the nagging questions that too many are afraid to ask. It confirms using scripture what many, saved and unsaved, have suspected about the Church for a long time. It clarifies, presents, and reveals, what is truth from the smoke and mirrors of Church traditions that have lead many to assume that this is just the way the Church is.
Clever Lies and Assumptions answers questions that lay heavy on the hearts of many Churchgoers. It brings clarity to issues that plague the Church and contradict scripture.
For example: Why is Your Church in Financial Debt? Controlling Ministries and Spiritual Abuse, The truth behind Spiritual Coverings, What your pastor failed to tell you and what your pastor won't tell you about Tithing, Who was Malachi really talking to? Giving Under Grace not Under Pressure - New Testament Giving vs. Old Testament Tithing, plus much more.
For example: Why is Your Church in Financial Debt? Controlling Ministries and Spiritual Abuse, The truth behind Spiritual Coverings, What your pastor failed to tell you and what your pastor won't tell you about Tithing, Who was Malachi really talking to? Giving Under Grace not Under Pressure - New Testament Giving vs. Old Testament Tithing, plus much more.
Clever Lies and Assumptions will encourage Christians in the area of understanding the tithe and true, biblical, New Covenant giving principles. It will help the reader to understand clearly when tithing originated, why it was implemented in the Law and how it has been fulfilled completely through Christ.
Why Five Chapters of my book deals with tithing and giving:
There are very few Seminary books that have been written concerning the truth of tithing. That's because many denominations go out of their way to hush the writers of these works. This is one reason why most accredited seminaries do not teach on the subject of tithing. The best theological book on this subject to date is Russell Earl Kelly PhD. Author of "SHOULD THE CHURCH TEACH TITHING?" His book was written for seminary Masters and PhD programs and thoroughly explains the true history of tithing.
With this in mind, I wanted to write on this subject in a way that the average lay person would understand and with less of a wearisome read. To do this required historical back ground information about the subject but without it being dry and boring. I had to deal with the mis-information that many have been taught about the subject, both intentionally or not. As well as to teach the difference between tithe and giving. Most pastors have no idea that there is a difference between the two.
I specifically wanted five chapters on tithing and giving in order to deal with all the main scripture texts used by pro-tithe preachers to exposes the shallow, dishonest use of these bible verses and how they are used out of context. I wanted the reader to see how the rest of the surrounding text actually dismantles their argument so that they could clearly see how the New Testament does not command or teach tithing at all.
Why I think so many pastors continue to teach and preach on tithing:
One, denomination protocols. Two, Tithing guarantees a certain amount of revenue. New Testament giving does not. You have to rely on faith when it comes to NT Giving. Most of all, the reason why pastors continue to teach and preach on tithing, in the vast majority of cases is because preachers are naive about tithing, so they just preach what they've heard others preach. Unfortunately, many would rather follow tradition than discover what God's Word truly says. This book helps ease the transition to the latter.
Some of the problems I see with Church leaders:
In ministry, I have discovered that many church leaders do things based on tradition and “Church” culture. They say and do things that are popular with other leaders or the general body. Their frame of reference is based on old assumptions they acquired from the teachings of leaders who came before them or the old mothers of the church. Rarely will they truly research the topics or issues in which they speak about. This causes a lot of flawed information to be dispensed to congregations. I always say that, “If your foundation is flawed, your works will be also.”
Why pastors should live a modest lifestyle:
In the book of Philippians, Paul gives us insight to the character of Christ. Paul tells us that Jesus made himself of no reputation and took upon Him the form of a servant. In other words, Jesus didn’t make it a point to draw attention to Himself. Though He was and is the King, His lifestyle was a modest one, unlike the Pharisees of then and today. I have come to believe that many love the Pharisees’ lifestyle because the Church is the only organization where the servant lives a lavish lifestyle.
What I hope to accomplish with this book:
My hope is that this book will cause the Church to look at itself in the mirror and inspire new generations of leaders, who desire to be the Church God intended.
I believe this book has the potential to strengthen the understanding of many pastors and evangelists who have commonly taught tithing to the Church. If a person is teachable and eager to embrace the simple Word of God, this book will be an exciting, fresh look into the subject of Christian stewardship and right perspectives on biblical giving principles. It is an absolute must read for anyone desiring to better understand and embrace biblical truth and right doctrine as it concerns the topic in which I have written about in Clever Lies and Assumptions from the Pulpit to the Pews.
