The Great Investment

by T.D. Jakes

The author and preacher shares his three-tiered Bible-based formula for personal success, stressing the foundational value of each "pillar" in a person's life. 200,000 first printing.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian Living

256 pages, Hardcover

First published March 5, 2000

About the author

Bishop T.D. Jakes is the author of the bestsellers God's Leading Lady; The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord; Maximize the Moment; The Great Investment; His Lady; Woman, Thou art Loosed (the film of which won the Best Film Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival) and He-Motions. His daily morning show The Potter's Touch and weekly broadcast The Potter's House air on Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television, as well as in Europe and South America. Bishop Jakes is the founder and pastor of The Potter's House, one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation, where he leads an interracial congregation of more than 28,000 members. He lives in Dallas with his wife and five children.

Reviews

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the author has some good points particularly in the finance section, but he does tend to fall closer to the prosperity preacher in some of his comments, despite his protests to the contrary.

I wish his snippets of advice were not just scattered in boxes throughout the chapter, but also brought all together in a list form at the end of the section for easy reference. It's easy to miss the advice since it's in boxes by itself and unlike most books, the copy in those boxes is not just a memorable quote from one of the paragraphs.



One of my favorite lines (and one I wish I had the guts to say at times) is "How dare you wear designer clothes when your children's teeth are rotting because you can't afford to send them to the dentist?"

[Melissa Omolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is wonderful. It made me see the importance of having these three bags in the journey of having a fulfilling life;Faith,Family and Finance. There have been times I could have focused on one bag at the expense of the rest, but I am challenged to strike a good balance... Balancing is key.I have been really encouraged that even though I may have missed many years and many opportunities to invest, it's never too late to begin and change my life for the better. With God it's never too late to turn and begin afresh. A great promising and bright future lies ahead of me and it all starts now!Everything I am going through especially the bad,will all work out in the end,for it is all predetermined by the Lord.(Romans 8:28-30)What a relief! I will survive! I will make it!

[Evelyn]

I really enjoyed reading this book. This was my first TD Jakes book and I am now one of his biggest fans. The book was practical and down to earth with many suggestions on how to live a more prosperous life.

[Concetta Green · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not good. Boring.

[Danielle Rose]

Read but want to reread!

[Coach B-Lock · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great way to manage your life!!!

Bishop Jakes deals with the 3 major components of life and exposes the truth in a way that you will have to agree with

[Morena Caleb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Building a rich spiritual life is what I am about. I found many wonderful suggestions. It was good food for thought.

[Pam Beaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Stuff! You don't have to read the entire book to get out of it what you need.

[Gwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by the author. Great practical advice.

[Mrs. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. T.D. Jakes includes multiple illustrations that helped to solidify the principles taught. This book is packed with wisdom and will definitely assist in improving the quality of one's life.

[Rajsheda George · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Book

Me and my husband studied this book together and we are dedicated to continue our journey of improving our Faith, Family, and Finances..

[Joseph Rwabose · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING READ. Bishop TDJ shares on the 3fold investment we must make in Finances, Family & Finances, to make this journey called Life all the more worthwhile.

[Beverlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Great Investment offers some tried and true financial advice with a spiritual background. A lot of practical advice is given, particularly in savings & investment regarding finance. However, because Bishop Jakes is the pastor of a mega church, the issue of paying tithes is mentioned. I can't help but question any church leader who makes a point of a person paying a certain percentage of income a requirement or testament of faith. In my opinion, I think Bishop Jakes framed it more as an investment in self and family. The passages that spoke loudest for me involved faith, particularly the final three chapters. I'm reminded that the battle is won; faith can be viewed as " the luxury of seeing first before you believe may limit you from receiving many things that God wants you to embrace simply because He said so".
Overall, The Great Investment is a solid book. I think it's best utilized as a starting point for developing a positive relationship with the three bags essential for life's journey: faith, family, & finance.