The Treasure Principle, Revised and Updated: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (871 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0735290326 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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But too often we’ve overlooked or misunderstood his most profound teaching on this topic, from his words in Matthew 6. Experience for yourself how the joy of giving can make your life richer, starting today.. This Revised and Updated edition features a new chapter plus a bonus section addressing frequently asked questions about how to live generously in everyday life. Instead, he urges us to store our treasure in heaven, where they will await us, and last forever. He actually wants us to store up treasures for ourselves—just not here on earth. Far from discouraging his followers from pursuing treasure, Jesus offers us life-changing investment advice. Where Are You Storing Your Treasures? Jesus spent more time talking about money and possessions than about heaven and hell combined. We can’t take it with us—but we can send it on ahead! The revolutionary concept of The Treasure Principle has transformed how millions view giving
Ben Throckmorton said Thought provoking. I was recommended this book by a good friend whom God has blessed . He told me about how he retreads this book to refocus his spiritual life. This book challenges you to come out of your comfort zone and take a step in Faith to be blessed by giving more than we thought possible. God wants us to invest our treasures in our true home not our earthly home. Keep know,. a must read! He touches base with so many important topics (financially as well) that Christians tend to avoid / forget about. Awesome book, interesting to read with plenty of content to open our eyes. Powerful We read this in my Tuesday morning men's group. It was highly recommended by men I trust and it did not disappoint. This will give you the biblical perspective on giving to unlock the joy of this spiritual gift. Read it and be blessed.
From Publishers Weekly "When you discover the secret joy of the Treasure Principle, I guarantee you'll never be content with less." So claims Alcorn in the introduction to this small gift book on Christian generosity. He is a compelling storyteller, whether drawing on Scripture, accounts of others who have lived generously, or recounting his own experiences; all of his book royalties and a large portion of his salary go to charity. All rights reserved. . Noting that fifteen percent of Christ's teachings in the New Testament deal with money and possessions-more than his teachings on heaven and hell combined-Alcorn compares heavenly treasure, which is eternal, with earthly riches, which "will always be lost" after death. Alcorn's writing here is more akin to a motivational speech (including an overabundance of rhetorical questions, it
A former pastor, he has spoken around the world and taught on the adjunct faculties of Multnomah University and Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. The father of two married daughters and five grandsons, Randy lives in Oregon with his wife and best friend, Nanci. Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM). Randy is the best-selling author of more than 50 books, including Happiness, Heaven, If God is Good, and the award-winning novel <