I picked this book up used from Harvest Logos bookstore and I'm afraid that I'm going to donate it right back. I was looking for a resource to help me discover what the Bible says about money. While this little book has plenty of Bible references, it's essentially a glorified sermon on generosity with various proof texts attached. Mr. Alcorn's conculsion is good, but I think he oversimplifies the topic and fails to connect it with other aspects of money and stewardship.
--J. ( )

There's lots packed into this thin little book designed to help the reader think through financial priorities. ( )

The Treasure Principle
Unlocking The Secret of Joyful Giving
Randy Alcorn
Multnomah, 2008
ISBN: 9781590525081
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 12/08
The joy of giving…
Author Randy Alcorn delves into the mystery of the joy of giving. We live in a society that measures success on materialistic things. The more you have the more you want. The house is never big enough. The car is never good enough. If one is good, two is better, and three is best. None of this brings us happiness or satisfaction.
Alcorn explains where our true happiness and satisfaction comes from…God. We are to be good stewards of everything, including money. We have nothing without God, yet we claim it all as our own. We use the phrase, “I deserve,” when in actuality we deserve nothing. All we “have” belongs to God. He graciously allows us to work for Him. “We don’t own the store. We just work here.”
Alcorn presents his message is an easy-to-understand, simple manner. This should be required reading for all Christians. ( )

Michael Comments:
In Alcorn's book he breaks down the sections by the title of treasure principles. One that stood out to me was treasure principle 6. It states 'God prospers me not to raise my standard of Living, but to raise my standard of Giving'. When I read this it was an affirmation to me that though God has blessed me financially beyond my expectations it is to be used for his Glory. It was also a reminder as is stated in Matthew 6:19-21 'Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also'. Remember the material things of the world fade away but giving to Lord and his Glory is eternal. This was a great book and though it's a small book, it is jammed packed with wisdom. ( )

Just remember, it isn’t your money, you can’t take it with you, and God blesses those who give.

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