Beyond Greed

Brian Rosner's recent book, Beyond Greed has been a thought provoking read. Brian writes,

"The most disturbing thing about the fact that greed is idolatry is that hardly anybody owns up to being a worshipper. Imagine the response of disbelief in the local church if it were revealed that the vast majority of its members were secretly worshipping other gods. Yet if our analysis of the religion of money is right, the unthinkable may not be so far from the truth.”

It is this stance that Brain seeks to challenge Christians on, that our beliefs and behaviours concerning money and materialism should not simply reflect those of society around us. And that perhaps unknowingly, many Christians in the western world seek material gain to the point of greed and idolatry. Beyond Greed offers more than just highlighting the dangers of greed, Brian also writes to educate readers on an alternative approach. One that offers something of real value/real riches in Christ, biblical perspectives on money and material possessions, sharing possessions and the joy of being content. Brian does not romanticise poverty or seem to be 'against' wealth, but rather against the assumption that striving for this is as important or central to life satisfaction as made out to be - something that seems to go against the grain of modern society.

Well written and easy to read book, definately worth looking at if you feel unsettled with these issues.