Ready to be changed? This small, 120-page book that can be read in one sitting will radically transform your thinking about giving and money should you let God in and change your heart. It talks about how everything belongs to God and we are stewards of whatever he provides us with. We need to do the best job taking care of it and should be asking God what to do with our money, and time for that matter. There's no question that we should tithe as Christians, but the book challenges you to go beyond the 10%. Once your basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are met, why not give as much of the rest to God as possible? The book also discusses storing up treasure in heaven. Why focus so much on earthly things that you can't take with you, when you can be investing in God's kingdom? The heavenly rewards are going to be better than anything we could possibly imagine. I cannot do the book justice to explain it myself, so I encourage you to take a read!
Everyday is a challenge not to get wrapped up in materialism and the "I want" mentality because it's everywhere! I detest materialism; however, I'm as guilty as the next person for desiring things that can satisfy right now or thinking I need something when really, the money could go towards something eternal. My eyes have been opened to taking giving to a whole new level and it makes me JOYFUL!
This sounds like a great book! The only time I get to read for pleasure is over the summer when I'm not in grad school. After we've settled into the house, I'd love to read this. It sounds like it teaches many of the same principles of our faith. Thanks for the recommendation!
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yes, it's a great book! the nice thing is that it's so short, but it packs in TONS of great info...leaving time to read other books :)
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