Pigeon Religion: Holy Spirit, is That You?

It's good that R. T. Kendall has provided this book for us to read. It gives helpful pointers as to how to tell the real from the imitation, even though that itself may be coming from somewhere. The dove and the pigeon is a very vivid illustration. The book itself is a nice size as easy to hold and the cover illustration is humourous. The lists of revivals and their pros and cons in the back are a great piece of Christian history, so this is more than just a Christian living category of book. Convicting and encouraging, overall.

Just like the subtitle suggests, this is a book about discerning spiritual manipulation. I have read many books by Kendall on the Holy Spirit. Since he is a Reformed Charismatic, he offers a good and balanced view on the work and person of Holy Spirit. This book is no different l. \\r\\n\\r\\nJust like Kendall, I too am a Reformed Charismatic. I have seen too many charismatic gifts that were used to manipulate instead of to serve people. This book highlights these dangers. Dangers like prophecy, anointing, and other spiritual gifts that can be used to manipulate. \\r\\n\\r\\nThe premise of this book is based on Kendall's view on the differences between doves and pigeons. On how they are similar yet different. Dove symbolises the Holy Spirit while pigeons symbolises the work of the flesh. This is a helpful (and even appropriate) comparison, however like any symbolism it can go too far. \\r\\n\\r\\nI think Kendall based this book on that premise a bit too much. The comparison seems a bit stretched. \\r\\n\\r\\nSaying that, the book is a good warning for us Charismatics. It is so easy to manipulate the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives that we might do it without realising it. \\r\\n