By Dr. Jim Newheiser
One question some might raise is, “Why do we need another book about money?” Dave Ramsey has built an empire with his radio show, bestselling books and seminars. He has created a curriculum which is being used in many evangelical churches. He even has a network of affiliates through whom his fans can invest their savings, buy insurance, purchase a home, obtain a mortgage, create a will, and even plan their meals. What else can be said that hasn’t already been said?
We need to ground financial principles in careful exegesis and sound theology. While I appreciate some of the practical wisdom offered by the financial gurus (i.e., “Make a budget and get out of debt!”), most of the popular financial books by Christians are somewhat shallow in their use of Scripture. In my book I have sought to explain financial concepts in light of the big picture of God’s dealings with His people. Our economic activity can only be properly understood in light of the fact that God created us in His image in order to glorify Him as we exercise dominion over the earth (Genesis 2:15). While God made the world to be abundantly
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