Escaping materialism: Living a life that's rich toward God

By George Caywood

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0945564120
• ISBN13: 9780945564126
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Questar
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Progressive & controversial...a worthwhile read!

Caywood takes on materialism within the Christian church and posits that Christians often focus on issues that do not cost the church any money. He argues that the love of money has separated the Church from the joy of living in Christ. He asserts that many Christians have lost the sight of focus of the Bible -- feeding the poor, fighting for social justice, and loving unconditionally. Caywood believes that one can only truly experience the richness and joy of God by giving up money and power. While Caywood aggressively challenges the Christian church, he does so in a loving, thought-provoking manner. Christians and those dedicated to serving the community, both nationally and internationally, should read this book.Caywood, once the Executive Director of the largest homeless rescue mission in the world, now practices what he preaches. With much criticism from many, he has chosen to live a simple lifestyle with very few personal possession and continues to dedicate his life to loving and serving the people of his community and his world.