But I Can't Afford to Tithe (10 pack) [Paperback]

T. D. Jakes (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: T.D. Jakes Enterprises (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890521086
• ISBN-13: 978-1890521080
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 3.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,250,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No more excuses !!!!!!!!, July 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: But I Can't Afford to Tithe (10 pack) (Paperback)

Straight to the point, thats how i would describe this book. It was real, it focused on questions that the carnal mind would debate with. I loved this book. It was given to me as a nugget,toward my salvation of poverty. I rank this book,and the Covenant Connector (by Creflo Dollar) life savers for anyone that has problems with Tithing!!!! Thanks, T.D for being obedient to the Holy Spirit

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Jakes: a man of God but a little ignorant about this subject, August 29, 2001

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Dave Y. "nobody777" (Kennewick, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: But I Can't Afford to Tithe! (Paperback)

I love brother Jakes and recognize him as a sincere man of faith with a heart for God's people (and, boy, that dude can preach). Unfortunately, I wish T.D. was a little more versed in Scripture as it concerns the subject of tithing. Jakes presents the traditional perspective concerning the subject of tithing (popular in most of the church today) and likewise uses the traditional Scripture reference "proof texts" to bolster support of the teaching. Sadly, proper context and sound principles of biblical interpretation are too often set aside and replaced with personal opinion and common religious perspective. Probably this is done in ignorance due to predominance of this doctrine's influence over the last several hundred years. I think that some people who want to conclude that men like T.D. Jakes are liars or greed-driven ministers need to be careful of such attitudes towards other Christians, lest God judge them with the same severity. We are all fallible creatures and all of us have areas of our understanding that need maturing. What we need to have is grace in our hearts towards our fellow brother sisters in Christ and be faithful to pray for each other. While Jake's view is clearly pro-tithe and disagrees with my personal conclusions about this doctrine, I know that the words used in this book convey love and Christ-like attitudes. I do pray that brother Jakes will take upon himself the bold challenge to re-examine the Word on this doctrine however. The fact is (according to my studies of more than 2 years on the topic) that Scripture clearly does not support monetary tithing mandates on Christians and the majority of biblical resource works for study (i.e. commentaries, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.) and even the early church fathers themselves for more than 200 years after Calvary also do not support such teachings. Giving is always a matter of freewill according to the giver's ability and all is to be regulated according to obedience to the Spirit of God indwelling the believer in Christ. I highly recommend a book like "Should The Church Teach Tithing" by theologian Dr. Russell Earl Kelly and highly recommend you do NOT purchase "Lie of the Tithe" by R. L. Johnston (it is extremely negative, critical, slanderous, bitter and severely lacks the attitude of Christ's love).

5 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Gospel Garbage, September 10, 2001

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Bob Rodgers (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: But I Can't Afford to Tithe! (Paperback)

I expected something worth reading. All I got was my money taken and T.D. got a little richer. I read nobody777 coments and found that he is way off. Having read Lie of the Tithe by R. Johnston I can assure you it was one of the best I have ever read! This stuff from Jakes is the same Gospel Garbage of tithing to get and the only ones getting are the Jakes, Copelands, Hagins, and the Oral Roberts. Nobody777 must be blind to the truth and has the biblical Hermeneutics of a flee. At least Lie of the Tithe will give anyone a refund if they can prove the book wrong. With this garbage from Jakes all you will get is a loss of money. Shame on him for putting such bondage and manipulation on people who love God. Garbage IN Garbage Out. Throw this one in the trash and get the Lie of the Tithe by R. Johnston if you really want the truth.