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 PrintableVersion The power of generosityMore blessed to give…THE POWER OF GENEROSITY Deceptively easy to read, this powerful book could scarcely fail to inspire a reader to be more generous in every way. The author, President of World Vision in Canada, has a wealth of experience in helping needy people. In a mixture of moving anecdotes and wise reflection, he shows us what generosity is, why it matters, and what should inspire us to be more generous. Principle and practice are nicely woven together. There is an appendix inviting us to answer questions to determine if we are greedy persons (very challenging!). Plenty of practical suggestions are included, such as the example of the city centre worker who makes double the sandwiches he needs for his lunch every day so he has something to give to homeless folk on the way to work. The effect is inspiring. Given the sub-title, I have just one hesitation. Throughout the book, the author makes it clear that he is writing as a Christian, using biblically-based examples, but indicates that others find inspiration from their own beliefs. This is fair enough up to a point. However, biblically, a true personal transformation is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit received through the gospel. So I would be a little wary of lending this book to a non-Christian lest he or she get the impression that what was important was simply generosity rather than a total transformation of heart and life into Christ-like generosity. But that cavil aside, this is a moving book that would do most of us a power of good, not least as the retail orgy of the sales gets underway. Julian Hardyman, © Evangelicals Now - January 2006 |
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