Review: Excellent Biblical Study of Money
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2013
Money: God or Gift? is an in-depth study of money. It starts with the basis of how we view and use money.The author states, "The fear of the Lord is the only thing that can prevent us from succumbing to all of the other fears that steal our lives away."We have to build our lives on God and view the money we have as a stewardship from God. We have to beware of the allure of poverty theology and prosperity theology - two extreme viewpoints of how to handle money.Overspending and hoarding are both denounced. Financial sins are discussed. Advice is given for different stages of life. Biblical references are given throughout. References for further reading are included. A basic budget template is included. Discussion questions for small group study are included at the end of each chapter.Weak points:1) The book was, apparently, used to teach members of the Mars Hill Church, and references are made as if you are a member of this church.2) The need for life insurance was stressed for husbands and fathers. What happens if a mom dies who has children? The mom may not be working outside the home, but someone would have to be paid to take on that role. The things the mom did would need to be replaced. These things cost money.Other than the weak points above, I would recommend this book for personal or group Bible study on the topic of money from a biblical viewpoint.Note: I received a copy of the e-book in exchange for my review of the book. The opinions are mine.