Practicing the King's Economy
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Evangelism & Missions
- Work, Money & Leadership
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2018
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Publisher's Description
The church in the West is rediscovering the fact that God cares deeply for the poor. More and more, churches and individual Christians are looking for ways to practice economic discipleship, but it's hard to make progress when we are blind to our own entanglement in our culture's idolatrous economic beliefs and practices. Practicing the King's Economy cuts through much confusion and invites Christians to take their place within the biblical story of the "King Jesus Economy." Through eye-opening true stories of economic discipleship in action, and with a solid exploration of six key biblical themes, the authors offer practical ways for God's people to earn, invest, spend, compensate, save, share, and give in ways that embody God's love and provision for the world. Foreword by Christopher J. H. Wright.
Endorsements (28)
“Here is economic wisdom for humans with habits and desires, immersed in patterns and practices. Here is a model of economic discipleship that doesn’t just tell you what to think but how to practically live in an economy of the kingdom. Here is a book that refuses idealism but is fueled by resurrection hope. But you can’t pull this off on your own, so buy copies for your family, friends, and congregation.”
“This book is an incredibly helpful tool for all Christians who desire to live a countercultural life for the common good, especially as it relates to their money and resources.”
“The authors show how biblical mandates work justice and equality in the real world. Their testimonies, grown out of their own experiences, will be life-giving for any reader who cares about economic neighborliness.”
“In this book, Fikkert, Rhodes, and Holt . . . remind us that if we’re really serious about helping the poor, without simultaneously hurting them, we need to discipline ourselves in the basics of working, earning, spending, saving, and giving. This is a powerfully practical book.”
“This book is good—really good. I found myself thinking differently about the economy, the marketplace, the kingdom of God, his Word, and even why God put me here. I am a richer man for having read this, and I recommend it to all.”
“We’ve bought into a shallow and insufficient view of economics, one that believes our highest goals are merely expanding material prosperity and increasing leisure. Practicing the King’s Economy is a transformative book with a radical message—that we were created for so much more. Through biblical wisdom, inspiring stories, and actionable practices, this book will lead you to a life of greater joy, impact, and generosity.”
“The Bible teaches that ‘it is required of stewards that they be found faithful’ (1 Cor. 4:2 ESV). Practicing the King’s Economy is more than just a clarion call to faithful stewardship; it is an eminently practical guide and a spiritual inspiration to that awesome responsibility. The seed that Practicing the King’s Economy sows promises to blossom into a generation of faithful stewards, whose work and witness are a foretaste of the kingdom to come.”
Dr. Jordan J. Ballor
“I am bothered by this book. I bet you will be too. For all the right reasons. Practicing the King’s Economy provides us a way out of the idolatry and abundant-less materialism of our age. The authors convict without condemning. They hold out the possibility of living life as God intended.”
“Simply wonderful, solidly biblical, marvelously practical. This book charts a clear path through one of the greatest challenges (and failures) of the American church. A must-read.”
“Michael, Brian, and Robby help believers understand how to leverage their everyday financial, relational, and time resources to help the most vulnerable among us. Not many of us have thought through the most effective, biblical, and lasting ways to come alongside the poor like they have, and they invite us to experience experience new joy in the kingdom economy of our heavenly Father.”
“For all its positive aspects, a major negative of globalization is that it has exported consumerism to every part of our planet. Certainly, in the West, consumerism is the major idol of our day, and Western idols ricochet around the globe. So pervasive is consumerism that it often seems as if there is no other option. However, the three multitalented authors of this book join together to show again and again that it doesn’t have to be this way—and it shouldn’t be this way. Jesus and his kingdom point in a different direction, a far more human one that leads to genuine flourishing.”
“Michael, Robby, and Brian are rare in that they are both theologians and true practitioners. As a result, Practicing the King’s Economy is full of potent ideas and practical tools for living them out!”
“While many believers have been inspired and challenged by the idea that Christ has claimed lordship over every square inch of our world, we often don’t know how that relates to the day-to-day realities of our pocketbooks, neighborhoods, and supermarkets. Enter pastors and practitioners Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt, and Brian Fikkert, who give us not one key but six, which help us unlock not only a more faithful life of following Jesus but also a more just relationship with God’s world.”
“Practicing the King’s Economy is an extraordinarily thoughtful and well-written book urging God’s people to adopt economic practices that would transform our nations and communities. Highly recommended.”
“This richly insightful book shows American Christians how to disentangle ourselves from American consumerism and our often unexamined economic practices. It provides practical examples for change and real-life stories of people who have changed—to show us that it’s possible. I hope its message reaches thousands of churches.”
Dr. Amy L. Sherman
“If loving God does not impact the way we manage our finances, then we must ask if we really love him at all. This book challenges us to live out our gospel convictions and our worship with the money that we do—or do not—have. I love the six keys that apply Scripture and can unlock a deeper and more meaningful encounter with God. If your checkbook has been the most significant book in your life, then you need to read Practicing the King’s Economy.”
Dr. Krish Kandiah
“Practicing the King’s Economy explores the ‘why’ behind our economic choices and presents practical, genuine steps for positively impacting our families, neighborhoods, and communities. I recommend this book to anyone seeking to live authentically in a world where our deeds must lead the conversation on faith.”
“In this prophetic and inspiring book, the authors put forth a vision for the healthy, faithful, life-giving use of resources that can, if heeded, make us not only observers of but participants in Jesus’s vision to heal the world.”
“Practicing the King’s Economy provides a radical and wonderful blueprint for a new economic order that’s closely aligned with my interpretation of Jesus’s teachings and in stark, uncomfortable conflict with many aspects of twenty-first-century America. On these three issues—worship, community, and equity—and more, the authors highlight daunting problems with our current economic paradigm and offer hopeful solutions for getting us back on track.”
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