Although the principles suggested by Alcorn are difficult to hear, he writes with sensitivity and from a position of integrity. He readily shares his own journey and the lessons he learned about his own attachment to money as he endured some difficult times. It is difficult to argue with someone who has fought a tough battle and emerged with scars and lessons learned.
The book centers around six "Treasure Principle Keys." The first key is "God owns everything. I'm his money manager." Each key is illustrated with Biblical teaching, quotes, and stories from real life. Randy readily shares his own stories and those of others. You will not want to miss the story of William Borden. And when you read it, you won't easily forget it.
As a pastor, I am often anxious and yet intrigued to see how authors interpret various Scripture passages. Alcorn never pushes a passage to say more than it was intended to say. He does, however, offer fresh but challenging insights into various Scriptures.
I know I will never read Jesus' one-sentence parable of the buried treasure the same again. And I will never be the same because I read this book. And if you tend to worry about your bills, think often about money, or usually send the offering plate on by, you will want to read this book also.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
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