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Financial Stewardship: Experience the Freedom of Turning Your Finances Over to God
The Bible has more to say about finances than heaven and hell or faith and prayer. Many misunderstand stewardship. When they read or hear that word they think of hard work or obligation. In fact, the truth is just the opposite. As you will learn, seeing yourself as a steward of God’s resources is the only way to true financial freedom. In this powerful book, Andrew addresses many of the sensitive issues regarding money. He defines Godly stewardship, the first steps to financial prosperity, the parable of the unjust steward, the right and wrong perspectives of the tithe and much more. The Bible has more to say about finances than most major Bible doctrines like heaven and hell or faith and prayer. Jesus used finances and people’s attitude towards money to reveal their hearts. Yet, He said that trusting God in the area of finances was least in the use of your faith. It’s important to know why. True Biblical prosperity isn’t selfish. It’s not for you, it’s so you can be a blessing to others. If you have been confused or uncertain about the role that money should play in your life, this book is for you.
176 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2012
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About the author
Andrew Wommack
414 books426 followersAndrew began his ministry in 1972 and is the President and Founder of Andrew Wommack Ministries and Charis Bible College located in Colorado Springs. For four decades Andrew has been teaching the Word of God. His revelation is taught with clarity and simplicity, emphasizing God’s unconditional love and grace. His daily Gospel Truth radio and television programs are broadcast domestically and internationally.
He founded Charis Bible College in 1994 and has established 70+ extension colleges in major cities of America and around the world. Andrew has produced a library of teaching materials in print, audio, and visual formats.
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He founded Charis Bible College in 1994 and has established 70+ extension colleges in major cities of America and around the world. Andrew has produced a library of teaching materials in print, audio, and visual formats.
See his ministry website for more information:http://awmi.net/
Join the ministry on their other social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWMinistries/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewwommack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewwommack/
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July 16, 2023
DNF - I made it 3/4 through and finally had to stop. The overarching message is great, and a powerful and truthful one - when we trust God with our financial situation, it changes our lives, our finances, and us for the better.
But this author takes an idea that can be summed up in 3 pages and repeats himself until it's 20 pages long, without really adding much to what he already said.
More importantly, the final straw for me was when Wommack said that people these days worry too much about slavery, since we are all free in Christ so it shouldnt matter if we're a slave to another person. Yikes. Here's a direct quote:
"When your total life is in Christ, you have so much victory and contentment in the Lord that it doesn't matter whether you are living free or as a slave. We are more humanistic today than people were in Paul's time, so you might find this attitude hard to stomach. Our society is all about personal freedoms and self-interest. I'd say that freedom is nearly a god to some people. Yet here, Paul is telling people not to despise Christian slave masters." Pg 100
This is quite the slap in the face to anyone who has experienced, or ancestors have experienced, slavery.
Can we please remember that Paul was human, and had human biases based on society in that era? I don't feel like the topic of human slavery even needed to be brought up either.
Wow, I was with you until you sugar coated human slavery and pointed fingers at the younger generation, which is the straw man argument people of YOUR generation seem to always make.
I'm glad I'm finally giving up on this one.
But this author takes an idea that can be summed up in 3 pages and repeats himself until it's 20 pages long, without really adding much to what he already said.
More importantly, the final straw for me was when Wommack said that people these days worry too much about slavery, since we are all free in Christ so it shouldnt matter if we're a slave to another person. Yikes. Here's a direct quote:
"When your total life is in Christ, you have so much victory and contentment in the Lord that it doesn't matter whether you are living free or as a slave. We are more humanistic today than people were in Paul's time, so you might find this attitude hard to stomach. Our society is all about personal freedoms and self-interest. I'd say that freedom is nearly a god to some people. Yet here, Paul is telling people not to despise Christian slave masters." Pg 100
This is quite the slap in the face to anyone who has experienced, or ancestors have experienced, slavery.
Can we please remember that Paul was human, and had human biases based on society in that era? I don't feel like the topic of human slavery even needed to be brought up either.
Wow, I was with you until you sugar coated human slavery and pointed fingers at the younger generation, which is the straw man argument people of YOUR generation seem to always make.
I'm glad I'm finally giving up on this one.
April 5, 2013
Every gift and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17).
I like what Andrew said, "Some people, reacting against the curse teaching, have swung in the completely opposite direction and say that the tithe was an Old Testament thing... I don't believe that is true. We're not cursed if we don't, but tithing is still in our best interests" (Wommack 115). The truth is that giving to a church/ministry is not a sin; tithing is a good thing. The truth is that it is all about the heart.
Many people when debating this subject say that, "Since tithing was under law we shouldn't tithe," but if that were true then all of the farmers should not rest their lands because they would fall back under law. The Bible says, "To rest the land during the seventh year by not doing any work which enhances growth" (Ex. 34:21) This is what happened when the Dust Bowl hit. Farmers did not rest the land, so just because something is under law as a command doesn't mean we should not do it. It simply means that we are no longer under the demand of the tithe. We follow the Spirits leading when it comes to our money.
I like what Andrew said, "Some people, reacting against the curse teaching, have swung in the completely opposite direction and say that the tithe was an Old Testament thing... I don't believe that is true. We're not cursed if we don't, but tithing is still in our best interests" (Wommack 115). The truth is that giving to a church/ministry is not a sin; tithing is a good thing. The truth is that it is all about the heart.
Many people when debating this subject say that, "Since tithing was under law we shouldn't tithe," but if that were true then all of the farmers should not rest their lands because they would fall back under law. The Bible says, "To rest the land during the seventh year by not doing any work which enhances growth" (Ex. 34:21) This is what happened when the Dust Bowl hit. Farmers did not rest the land, so just because something is under law as a command doesn't mean we should not do it. It simply means that we are no longer under the demand of the tithe. We follow the Spirits leading when it comes to our money.
May 15, 2015
Great book! Highly recommended. I gained some real insight into financial stewardship. The book was easy to read and had some good illustrations of what the author was talking about. Well worth your time to read.
November 24, 2012
ABSOLUTE BEST book on biblical financial stewardship I have read in a very long time. A MUST read and HIGHLY recommended.
December 12, 2014
Very inspirational book. Learnt new things on stewardship and giving. The heart and attitude matter just as much as the giving itself.
March 12, 2018
A great book on handling finances God's way so that you can partake of the prosperity prepared for you as God's child in God's kingdom. Andrew teaches on the faithful stewardship of resources entrusted to us by God. God has entrusted to us financial (and other) resources not only to be a blessing to other people but also to help spread the gospel. God, not our employer or job, is our true source of wealth.
Among the different aspects of handling finances that Andrew tackles in this book is giving. He teaches on the often elusive concept of giving and what role it plays in enjoying financial prosperity in God's kingdom.
Giving is (or at least should be) an expression of our gratitude to God for all He has done for us. It is not a bribe or hush money. It's also an act of faith that helps us recognize God as our source (something I have witnessed in my own life), thereby enabling us to enjoy a peace and security that comes only by seeing Him, and not ourselves, as our source.
Andrew also teaches on the heart that ought to be behind giving and how it is important in reaping maximum benefit, as is promised in scripture, for the giver. That right attitude is summed up in 1 Corinthians 13:3 and 2 Corinthians 9:8.
Andrew cites 2 Corinthians 9:6, highlighting that in order to reap bountifully we must sow bountifully.
Among the different aspects of handling finances that Andrew tackles in this book is giving. He teaches on the often elusive concept of giving and what role it plays in enjoying financial prosperity in God's kingdom.
Giving is (or at least should be) an expression of our gratitude to God for all He has done for us. It is not a bribe or hush money. It's also an act of faith that helps us recognize God as our source (something I have witnessed in my own life), thereby enabling us to enjoy a peace and security that comes only by seeing Him, and not ourselves, as our source.
Andrew also teaches on the heart that ought to be behind giving and how it is important in reaping maximum benefit, as is promised in scripture, for the giver. That right attitude is summed up in 1 Corinthians 13:3 and 2 Corinthians 9:8.
Andrew cites 2 Corinthians 9:6, highlighting that in order to reap bountifully we must sow bountifully.
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January 9, 2020You can’t out-give God
God is the source of all promotion and provision
Giving is about trusting God
Giving without faith would be foolishness
Set money aside to give, first.
Faith without works is dead
If you want to prosper through God, you will need to learn how to give
When you are a giver, you will have more money than you will need
Stop trusting money and put your trust in God
Matt 6:21 Your heart is where your treasure is
Trust God for your finances
And you can expect that He will increase you, coz you cannot out-give Him. Amen.
God is the source of all promotion and provision
Giving is about trusting God
Giving without faith would be foolishness
Set money aside to give, first.
Faith without works is dead
If you want to prosper through God, you will need to learn how to give
When you are a giver, you will have more money than you will need
Stop trusting money and put your trust in God
Matt 6:21 Your heart is where your treasure is
Trust God for your finances
And you can expect that He will increase you, coz you cannot out-give Him. Amen.
September 3, 2022
This book uncovers a major paradigm shift. God is the source and we are the stewards. It’s a freeing truth. I just find it interesting how when talking about prosperity, the Bible puts more emphasis on generosity rather than hard work. That’s one difference between the kingdom of God and the world. The love of money brings many griefs. Imagine wealth without painful toil. Andrew explains what the Bible says about finances and gives real life examples. I’m very thankful for this book.
April 22, 2025
This book has truly transformed my mindset on finances, Knowing that i am a steward that everything i have is from God that He is my provider and money is just a resource He uses to provide for me has set me free from being calculating with my giving in fear of lack. I have learnt that giving is a sign of trusting God and that prosperity in the Kingdom of God can only be achieved by giving. Amazing read!
October 25, 2020
Another must read
If you are a Christian and you are struggling with your finances, this is a must read. It actually should be a must read for any new believer b/c the Bible is clear that if you are not faithful with money then you cannot be trusted with anything. This is the first place we’re you put your trust in God.
If you are a Christian and you are struggling with your finances, this is a must read. It actually should be a must read for any new believer b/c the Bible is clear that if you are not faithful with money then you cannot be trusted with anything. This is the first place we’re you put your trust in God.
July 20, 2020
Nice read. Out of the box. If you would like to learn the spiritual principles of giving, and having power over your money, not the other way around, this is a sane read. Though not very easy to put it in action.
November 26, 2018
Great Book on financial stewardship tithing offering & how to Give generously
July 19, 2019
This settles
December 16, 2019
Money is meant to be your servant, not a master that rules over you. Think always of giving more than receiving!!
August 3, 2021
Great teaching on dealing with you finances
Very clear teaching from the scriptures on financial matters. Read this book if you want to understand giving in the kingdom.
Very clear teaching from the scriptures on financial matters. Read this book if you want to understand giving in the kingdom.
September 30, 2021
So good to help with freedom over wrong thinking with finances. Helps to learn to trust God cause when you trust Him with that which is least, you can trust Him with what is most.
March 27, 2024
I have learnt to trust God with my finances through this book...I recommend it.
January 11, 2015
Indonesian Version.
Buku yang sangat memberkati dengan pendekatan alkitab dalam memercayakan keuangan kepada Allah. Mendobrak hal-hal yang selama ini menjadi anggapan banyak orang. Pak Andrew mengajarkan kita untuk memurnikan tujuan kita dalam kebebasan financial, di mana pengertian kita berkelimpahan untuk memberkati orang lain.
Selain itu, beliau mengajarkan penekanan bahwa memberi sebagai sumber berkat dengan motivasi yang benar yakni kepada Allah (bukan kewajiban dan tuntutan) dan membantu sesama, bukan semata-mata mendatangkan berkat meskipun itulah konsekuensi yang kita terima. Allah sungguh baik bukan?
Beliau juga mengajarkan pandangan dalam persepuluhan dan buah sulung untuk lebih kita mengerti bahwa bukan seberapa banyak kita memberi, tetapi motivasi dalam memberi itu sendiri.
Yah, buku ini cukup memberkati hanya saja dalam versi Indonesia, ada beberapa paragraf yang kalimat berulang pada bagian hampir akhir dari buku.
Tuhan Yesus memberkati.
Buku yang sangat memberkati dengan pendekatan alkitab dalam memercayakan keuangan kepada Allah. Mendobrak hal-hal yang selama ini menjadi anggapan banyak orang. Pak Andrew mengajarkan kita untuk memurnikan tujuan kita dalam kebebasan financial, di mana pengertian kita berkelimpahan untuk memberkati orang lain.
Selain itu, beliau mengajarkan penekanan bahwa memberi sebagai sumber berkat dengan motivasi yang benar yakni kepada Allah (bukan kewajiban dan tuntutan) dan membantu sesama, bukan semata-mata mendatangkan berkat meskipun itulah konsekuensi yang kita terima. Allah sungguh baik bukan?
Beliau juga mengajarkan pandangan dalam persepuluhan dan buah sulung untuk lebih kita mengerti bahwa bukan seberapa banyak kita memberi, tetapi motivasi dalam memberi itu sendiri.
Yah, buku ini cukup memberkati hanya saja dalam versi Indonesia, ada beberapa paragraf yang kalimat berulang pada bagian hampir akhir dari buku.
Tuhan Yesus memberkati.
January 9, 2016
Hardness of heart
I believe in the power of God's Word and I believe that God is using Andrew to soften my heart in the area of finances. Many times I have read the scripture that Andrew references but not until now did the Holy Spirit reveal to me that fear of lack has hardened my heart toward God's Word regarding finances. This teaching has softened my heart and renewed my mind. Thank you, Andrew
I believe in the power of God's Word and I believe that God is using Andrew to soften my heart in the area of finances. Many times I have read the scripture that Andrew references but not until now did the Holy Spirit reveal to me that fear of lack has hardened my heart toward God's Word regarding finances. This teaching has softened my heart and renewed my mind. Thank you, Andrew
March 7, 2016
The author brings up some very good principles about finances, although it is extremely repetitive. Also, there are some interpretations of scripture that I'd like to do some more research on, I'm not totally sure I agreed with everything he said.
April 27, 2017
Essential truths in God's Word
Andrew Wommack explains in detail the path to financial freedom. Trusting God is the basis of everything - if we can't trust Him with finances how can we trust Him for healing?
Andrew Wommack explains in detail the path to financial freedom. Trusting God is the basis of everything - if we can't trust Him with finances how can we trust Him for healing?
May 12, 2017
A must read!
Excellent teaching on financial stewardship and other Christian disciplines.
Please take the vital step necessary to changing your trajectory of life by reading and studying the principles laid out in this book.
Excellent teaching on financial stewardship and other Christian disciplines.
Please take the vital step necessary to changing your trajectory of life by reading and studying the principles laid out in this book.
July 2, 2017
A shift in finances
A wonderful book about shifting your perspective in your finances. One if the best quotes of the book was, "if you cannot trust God with something you can see, how will you trust Him with the unseen..." (not verbatim but close)
A wonderful book about shifting your perspective in your finances. One if the best quotes of the book was, "if you cannot trust God with something you can see, how will you trust Him with the unseen..." (not verbatim but close)
October 31, 2018
To be financially free one needs to give rather than hoard.One needs to trust God can take care of their finances provided they are willing to give to God with the right attitude.
A great eye opener
A great eye opener
January 12, 2019
Liberating
The best book I have ever read regarding prosperity and finances. The author’s explanation of each scripture used was exceptional. I finally understood a lot of the parables that Jesus said about finances and giving. Thank you.
The best book I have ever read regarding prosperity and finances. The author’s explanation of each scripture used was exceptional. I finally understood a lot of the parables that Jesus said about finances and giving. Thank you.
September 21, 2019
Overall well done
Whether or not you agree with the author his writing style is clear and he makes his point well. There is some intentional repetition to stress his point which in my opinion it's not really necessary. Overall I could recommend this book.
Whether or not you agree with the author his writing style is clear and he makes his point well. There is some intentional repetition to stress his point which in my opinion it's not really necessary. Overall I could recommend this book.
February 5, 2016
Great book, completely filled with revelation in who God is as your provider. It challenges me to live more fully dependent on him.
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