Excellent contrast to advertising defining modern culture’s needs and desires. Eliminating the religious overtones leaves a vision of living the opposite of everything material. ( )

Years ago I read some books by Larry Burkett relating to Biblical views toward money, possessions, etc., and the books were revolutionary for me. Completely counter-cultural. Dave Ramsey and his Financial Peace organization does much the same today and does it very well. This book encourages us to see that we have more than enough, that we have been richly blessed and we have more stuff than we need which can weigh us down. Culture tries to force us to make economic decisions that bind us while Scripture encourages us to make decisions that are liberating. Spending time and money on what matters most. I think the book used the terms radical generosity or radical contentment and in many cases what they are talking about is more radical than I am comfortable with. Not everyone can work at a non-profit and we can find ways to love God by serving our neighbor in whatever vocation or setting in life we find ourself. But it is a very interesting book and might prompt changes in how we view life and our possessions. ( )