The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving (LifeChange Books) | 
 enlarge | Author: Randy Alcorn
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 6538
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 128
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Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1590525086
Dewey Decimal Number: 248
EAN: 9781590525081
ASIN: 1590525086
Publication Date: September 6, 2005
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Product Description
Flip-Flop Your Concept of Giving!
Bestselling author Randy Alcorn introduced readers to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity with the release of the original The Treasure Principle in 2001. Now the revision to the compact, perennial bestseller includes a provocative new concluding chapter depicting God asking a believer questions about his stewardship over material resources. Readers are moved from the realms of thoughtful Bible exposition into the highly personal arena of everyday life. Because when Jesus told His followers to “lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,” He intended that they discover an astounding secret: how joyful giving brings God maximum glory and His children maximum pleasure. Discover a joy more precious than gold!
Priceless treasure is within your reach. And with it, liberating joy.
In Randy Alcorn ’s The Treasure Principle, you’ll unearth a radical teaching of Jesus?a secret wrapped up in giving. Once you discover this secret, life will never look the same. And you won’t want it to!
Pull Out Section:
Do it. Ask God what’s on your mind?.
Open my eyes, Father. What am I holding on to that’s robbing me of present joy and future reward?
Discover the all-new prayer guide inside!
“Supercharged with stunning, divine truth! Lightning struck over and over as I read it.”
John Piper , Senior Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church , Minneapolis
“The Treasure Principle will change your life! This book is destined to become a classic.”
Howard Dayton , Co-CEO, Crown Financial Ministries
“The Scripture passages and illustrations really ring true. Just what I needed!”
Hugh Maclellan , President, The Maclellan Foundation
“I enthusiastically endorse The Treasure Principle. I hope millions will read it.”
Ronald W. Blue , Founder and CEO, Ronald Blue & Company
Story Behind the Book
After years of writing and teaching on the theme “God owns everything,” in 1990 Randy Alcorn was sued by an abortion clinic (for peaceful, nonviolent intervention for the unborn). Suddenly he had to resign as a pastor and was restricted to making minimum wage. Legally unable to own anything, Randy gave all his book royalties to missions work and need-meeting ministries. He and his family have experienced the reality of The Treasure Principle?that God really does own everything, takes care of us, and graciously puts assets into our hands that we might have the joy and privilege of investing in what will last for eternity.
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The Treasure Principle December 29, 2008
This small but principle-power packed book is a must read for all who want to grow further in their giving!
The joy of giving... December 29, 2008
The Treasure Principle
Unlocking The Secret of Joyful Giving
Randy Alcorn
Multnomah, 2008
ISBN: 9781590525081
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 12/08
The joy of giving...
Author Randy Alcorn delves into the mystery of the joy of giving. We live in a society that measures success on materialistic things. The more you have the more you want. The house is never big enough. The car is never good enough. If one is good, two is better, and three is best. None of this brings us happiness or satisfaction.
Alcorn explains where our true happiness and satisfaction comes from...God. We are to be good stewards of everything, including money. We have nothing without God, yet we claim it all as our own. We use the phrase, "I deserve," when in actuality we deserve nothing. All we "have" belongs to God. He graciously allows us to work for Him. "We don't own the store. We just work here."
Alcorn presents his message is an easy-to-understand, simple manner. This should be required reading for all Christians.
Excellent Book December 24, 2008
I found this to be a very inspiring and motivation little book. It is easy to read and well written. I would highly recommend it.
 Good Start for Giving November 7, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this book at a church. They were giving them away for free. I decided to read it, because I'm interested in giving and tithing. I have to be honest: I thought this was going to be another "Rich Christian" book, the kind that give you strategies for reducing debt, being a good steward, and investing responsibly in the stock market, giving a good portion of your profits to the local church.
I was wrong.
While there are some things about this book I don't agree with--at one point Alcorn says that financial stewardship is central to our spiritual lives(I'm paraphrasing)--the overall theme is actually pretty good. Almost two-thirds of the book is devoted to giving. But not just the usual give to your local church because you should type of giving. Alcorn calls Christians to give generously, until it hurts. He even gives an example from his own life which was quite impressive.
If you're looking for a book on giving, The Treasure Principle is a good place to start. It isn't a very deep work, but it is surprisingly refreshing in a world of "gimme, gimme" Christians.
Life Changing Potential October 19, 2008
This small book is one of the most powerful that I have ever read.
It has the potential to be life changing for anyone who reads it and takes it to heart. The author, Randy Alcorn, is one of the best. He has an eternal focus in all of his writing and this one is no exception. It is based on the premise of Matthew 6:19-21, which says: 'Do not store up for yourselves treasures on Earth where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.'
As the author says, 'You can't take it with you, but you can send it on ahead.' He goes on to demonstrate this point and back it up with Scripture.
This book will challenge believers, especially those in the United States where a materialistic culture is so rampant even among Christians.
This book is really terrific. I plan to read it again soon and buy some copies for others.
I would encourage every Christian to read this book.
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