Book: Practicing the King's Economy
Author: Michael Rhodes and Robby Holt with Brian Fikkert
Publisher: Baker Books
317 pages, paperback
The book consists of 12 chapters. There is also a lengthy preface and acknowledgements section. This may be because all three of the authors share their thoughts in each section. This part did help me get to know the writers a bit better. When I first started reading this book, I had never heard of any of them, so it was helpful to see their background and introductory thoughts.
The introduction was very difficult for me to read. I think it went over my head. There was just so much information that it seemed like a small book in itself.
Each chapter has sections on the Bible. There is interpretation that was bold at times, with wording that I didn't think really represented the meaning of certain Scripture.
The message of the book is to make the reader take a long look at how they handle money, both in business and in personal matters. It is a very good and commendable topic. However, as for me, I could not relate to much of the book. There are some references to such things as "Narnia" and football that I know nothing about. Yet, there were some passages that I thought were insightful. Here is one example from page 132, where they are discussing Ephesians 4:28. . .
"It is interesting what Paul does not say. He doesn't say thieves should start working so they can get off welfare rolls or achieve the ancient world's version of the American Dream of middle-class independence. Paul says they should work so they can have something to share."
I think people who are earning good money in America, but think they need more, are the target audience. There are a few helpful examples throughout the book sharing a vision of using money for the Lord, with the goal of doing the Lord's work with our money. But it was very hard for me to glean these insights.
* Disclosure - This book was provided for review purposes. *
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