Tithing

Tithing (giving 10% of your income to the Lord) is a very controversial subject.  Some Christians strongly believe in tithing and some strongly believe it is not part of New Testament teaching. Because of this, I read alot of books on giving and tithing to get different perspectives.

Recently, Thomas Nelson Publishing gave me a copy of a book to review entitled: "Tithing: Test Me in This" by Douglas Leblanc. This book was different from most books I've read on tithing.  Tithing books are usually written from a theological viewpoint; being a theologian I like that.  Most books on tithing exegete the biblical passages on tithing and give some illustrations.  In this book, Mr. Leblanc interview people from different backgrounds who have the common denominator of tithing. The interviewees include Christians, Jews, liberals and conservatives. The idea was to see how tithing had impacted the lives of those who accepted God's challenge to test Him in this.

Because of the way this book was written, there's not enough Scripture for a serious Bible study.  However, one of the ways we learn is from the testimonies of other Christians. So, there is much to learn from those who have tested the Lord in tithing. It's encouraging to see how tithing has blessed their lives.

So, if you're looking for a book on tithing that is easy to read and practical in application, "Tithing" by Douglas Leblanc is worth the read.