My friend and fellow biblical counselor, Dr. Jim Newheiser, has just released his latest book: Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers. You can learn more about Jim’s book and purchase a copy at P&R Publishing here.
In today’s guest post by Jim, he asks and answers the question, “Why do we need another book about money?”
Why Money, Debt, and Finances?
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?
1. 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,
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