Money Counts

Full of common-sense advice on spending, saving and giving, Money Counts also offers the uncommon sense that comes from viewing life in the light of God's generous grace. | You will be inspired and stretched by this book! It provides insight to everyone, from those on high incomes to those not so well off and everyone in between. | The way we view money and wealth reveals who we really are and what we really believe. This book will not only make you rethink how you view money, but will challenge you to rearrange the affections of your heart. | This is my new go-to resource to help myself and others become better steward of God's blessings. Money Counts is gospel-rooted, sin-exposing and God-glorifying. | Christians tie themselves in knots over their attitudes to money, yet the Bible is dripping with God's wisdom to guide our hearts and behaviour in this area. This book will give you a biblical framework for right thinking and decision-making on money matters. | Excellently practical, insightful and motivational. I enjoyed this book, found it challenging, and will be recommending it to others too. | It’s straight-forward and utterly readable, yet a thoroughly rich guide to getting our heads round money from a Christian perspective. | There can be no doubt that we live in a society driven by money.Even Christians are not immune to the demands and temptations ofwealth, which is occasionally fuelled by erroneous teaching. Sadly,many have fallen into the debt trap and are struggling to cope.In view of that, this book brings welcome teaching on whatthe Bible has to say about money, both its wise use and itsdangers. Many will be surprised at how much the Bible has to say on the subject.The focus is on how Christians should view all aspects of handling their relative wealth, inlight of our love for God and the prospect of eternity. This is a much needed emphasis for our timesand is set in contrast to the worldly philosophy of ‘you only live once, so make the most of it!’Each chapter is balanced and warmly encouraging, and followed by a short series ofthoughtful questions for personal reflection. Clearly, the author has spent quite some time in thinking through the issues of earning, saving and spending money. The chapters on ‘Gettingto grips with money’, ‘How money became God’ and ‘Giving’ are particularly helpful.The book is well written and readable. Pastors intending to do a series of sermons orBible studies on the subject will find it a resource filled with useful information. There are three brief and useful appendices, on the topics of debt, loans, mortgages and insurance. There is also a list of other resources.As a pastor, I am well aware that many Christians struggle with issues concerningmoney. I hope that this title will be widely read and will help many to invest their time and money wisely for our gracious God. | This is a book well worth reading, and reading again every few months! It will help us in our battle against our consumer, me-centred society, which draws us away from a full-hearted dependence on our glorious and gracious God, towards the false god of money. May God protect us from such error! | Graham Beynon is Head of Local Ministries, FIEC, UK. A popular conference speaker, Graham is the author of several books including Mirror, Mirror and Emotions. He is married to Charis, and they have three children.