Review
Kleptomaniac: Who's Really Robbing God Anyway? The untwisted truth about the centuries-old tithes and offering deception by Dr. Frank Chase Jr, TH. D fills a narrow but very real niche in the area of biblically derived lessons and advice on the subject of tithes and offerings. I would have thought most Christians would research this topic themselves if it were very important to them, but to have all the references in one book, along with sound commentary and advice from a biblical scholar, certainly makes it easier. Dr. Frank Chase Jr. describes his own evolution of ideas about tithing and I must say we went through many of the same phases in pretty much the same order. I stopped evolving while Frank Chase Jr. went on to write this book that helps other Christians who have the same questions he had. Christianity at its best.
"Kleptomaniac: Who's Really Robbing God Anyway? may have more biblical quotes and references to tithing and money in general than any book I have ever read, save, of course, the Bible itself. It is written in a very smooth and articulate style that I'm guessing will be understandable to most people, but at the same time Dr. Frank Chase Jr's education and vocabulary are evident on every page. As is his faith and his desire to help. From Abraham to Paul, Frank Chase Jr. delves into the origin, the definition, the application, and even the abuse of the custom of tithing. It is an interesting and sometimes colorful history and one Christians should certainly be more aware of. This book will help them." -- Reader's Favorite
"Kleptomaniac" is an insightful and well-constructed argument on tithing and offerings at church, defending the author's decision to seek the truth in Bible Scripture. Everything is backed up with huge amounts of research, resulting in a comprehensive and rather airtight argument against this unfair system that is often foisted on Christian believers. The author approaches the topic with well-researched evidence, solid facts, and his own firm beliefs." - Self-Publishing Review"Self-help books have become a prevalent genre in today's world of information at your fingertips. Humans learn greatly from the experiences and knowledge of others, especially when that knowledge is contained in a book designed to help others with a specific topic. Dr. Frank Chase, Jr wrote Kleptomaniac to inform other humans about tithing. The question is, does Dr. chase do the issue with tithing in the modern church justice? I must say that Dr. chase takes century old arguments about the practice of tithing in the church and bursts the topic wide open. After reading this book, I felt immensely informed about whether or not I should tithe based on societal expectations or give freely from my own heart. I recommend Kleptomaniac to anyone and everyone dealing with church tithing and understanding the shift of tithing from food to money and how that correlates to the modern church." African Americans on the Move Book Club.
From the Author
KLEPTOMANIAC, Who's Really Robbing God Anyway? is a trek through the pages of the Bible to find the untwisted truth about the centuries-old teachings on tithes and offerings. Every page of this book has information that will make you become an analyst in getting to the bottom line of what tithing is in the Old and New Testament. It takes you on a journey to first define the word tithe and then breaks down the differences between giving and tithing as the Bible instructs. The author attempts to expose what most people believe as fact to bring them to what the Bible actually teaches when it comes to true giving. Are the arguments put forth today about tithing fact or fiction? This book tackles tough questions like, did God ever require a tithe of money? Was the contents of the tithe always money in the Bible? Who is really robbing God today? Did God change the tithe at some point in biblical history? Are first fruits money? Is the tithe food, money or both? Is the church the storehouse? Did Jesus, Paul and the Disciples tithe? Did the early church honor a money tithe system? Are Christians really cursed for not tithing ten percent of their income? These questions will be answered based on scholarship, the land, the language and the literature of the original Biblical people. Not only will questions be answered for those confused about whether or not they are required to pay ten percent of their income to any religious institution, they will learn what the Bible really teaches about money and stewardship. The author meticulously examines the word tithe in both the Hebrew and Greek language. To understand every Bible verse that contains the word tithe, the author gives context and definitive definitions for clarity of the text. This book also explains the concept of giving from a New Testament perspective without the mandate of ten percent and explains why the Apostle Paul never mentioned tithing to any of the New Testament congregations. From Genesis to Revelation, this book is about how to properly interpret biblical terms to arrive at the proper interpretation of a biblical text that refers to money or tithing. Because there are pros and cons about tithing, the author examines both tithing and non-tithing theological camps and presents analysis and conclusions so that the reader can make an informed choice as to how they will give in the future. Since money is vital in every part of society and the church, this book spends a considerable amount of time detailing how money was used in the Bible to help readers know the difference between tithes and money. The tithing phenomenon has been around for centuries and this book is an expose' into the how the current doctrine came into existence and who the culprits were who played a major role in what churches teach today. Whether you agree or disagree with tithing as a viable doctrine, KLEPTOMANIAC is a back to the past look at Israel's history and how they practiced tithing in a theocracy. This book also questions how tithing practices of today affect people financially and how those practices are unlike tithing practices of yesterday. Not only does this book challenge the accepted definitions of the tithe, it also questions the sustainability of the current practices, especially when economic times get tough for people who may not be able to give much. From the very beginning to the end of the book, everything is supported by Scripture and research. You will know from the onset why the author, Dr. Frank Chase Jr., wrote the book and learn about his personal story of what happened as a result of embracing New Covenant giving principles from the New Testament. Not only does the book cover the Old Testament tithe, it also unveils what the New Testament teaches about giving by analyzing some of the epistles of Apostle Paul concerning his views and instructions on charitable giving.
From the Back Cover
Do You Know the Truth AboutTithing?
ReadThis Investigative Manifesto First Before You Answer!
TheBible says in Ecclesiastes 10:19 that "...money answers all things" (NKJV). Butis tithing money the answer the Bible commands all believers to do every week?Do phrases like, sow a seed, pay tithes, receive a blessing or a curse makesense when associated with money tithing?
This Book Will Help You:
Blow Up the MalachiTithe Doctrine
Know the DifferenceBetween Tithes, Money and Giving
Understand How Money WasIntroduced into the Church as a Tithe
Know Who Changed theTithe From Food to Money
Grasp True Grace Givingin the New Testament
Become a Cheerful FreeWill Giver from the heart as the Holy Spirit leads
Discover that Jesus,Paul and the Disciples Never Tithed or Taught Tithing
Realize that Tithing HasSide Effects That Causes Grudging Giving
Expose the Tithe Lies
And much more...
Takethe opportunity to get biblically informed about tithing. Doing so could saveyour financial future and the future of your children's children forgenerations.
About the Author
Frank Chase, Jr. was born in 1959. He is the sonof Frank Chase and Romaine Berry. He grew up in Baltimore Md. and graduatedfrom Walbrook High School in 1978. After high school, Frank spent four years inthe United States Army and during that time became a follower of the Messiah.After completing his tour of duty, he attended Washington State University(WSU) and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications and aminor in Sociology. Because Frank believes in education, he pursued religiousdegrees and graduated from North Carolina College of Theology with a Bachelorof Biblical Studies, a Master of Arts in Theology, and a Doctor of Theology. He submerged his entire being into the tithe doctrine versusfreewill giving for four years to understand the different tithe teachingpropagated in the church circuit. Frank's decision to shift from tithing tofreewill giving was difficult for him and his family. His decision resulted inwins and losses both emotionally, spiritually and financially. Through tears,fears and not fully knowing what would happen when he took a stand on freewillgiving over tithing, Frank decided to move forward and write a tithing bookthree years later. Frank seeks to start a conversation about mandatory tithedoctrines that make promises and guarantees of health and wealth, but neverdeliver. After 30 years of tithing, Frank cried out to God for answers unawarethat tithing almost sent his family into bankruptcy. God heard his prayer and aJewish Rabbi answered the call by providing spiritual enlightenment to startFrank on his journey for truth. Frank Chase Jr. has been married for 19 yearsto Teresa Chase. He is a proud father of six children, Jeremiah, Nathanial,Roketta, Amanda, Emmanuel, and Sara. He has five grandsons, Xavier, Josiah,Aleksey, Jayden and Eli. In his professional career, Frank writes preventivemaintenance articles for Army aircraft for the Department of the Army.
