God Wants You Rich by Scot Anderson

God Wants to Bless You

“God Wants You Rich: Not Poor & Struggling” compares two theological explanations of how God intends for Christians to look at the plethora of prosperity in the world today. There are those who teach on the virtue of sacrifice. Some go so far as to advocate taking vows of poverty. On the other side there is a theology of “pledge,” of declaring, and expectantly receiving God’s bountiful blessings. Scot Anderson introduces new concepts and tactics for generating affluence while experiencing God’s blessing in receiving material goods.

Excerpts from his book “Think Like a Billionaire, Become a Billionaire” and “Millionaire Habits in 21 Days” are included to provide the reader with key points of how to use money as a tool, ways of investing, suggestions for gaining wisdom, how to use time wisely, the importance of changing from the inside out, experiencing the power of belief, making successful choices, and how effective habits can change your world. Scot reminds the reader to use their talents, skills, and opportunities to break out of a poverty mind set.

Anderson stresses and reiterates for the reader the importance of relationships, (God, family, and others), he examines priorities, and introduces the concept of fulfilling the great commission in light of “motivation” for attaining wealth.

Each chapter includes a variety of action steps on topics included in the narrative. There is also a page to establish a personal journal to re-enforce implementation these action steps. I found these exercises very beneficial for personal application and integration of these principles.

I also appreciated Scot’s concern for taking into account the poverty and needs in underdeveloped parts of the world.

He offers suggestions for how riches can be channeled through the church to provide funds to alleviate economic, medical, and educational needs worldwide.

“God Wants You Rich, Not Poor and Struggling” draws from well chosen Biblical passages and principles to stimulate the reader to take steps toward experiencing wealth. Scot is both a motivator and a mentor. This is a book for one desirous of getting out of personal economic crisis or for the reader needing a reminder of the accessibility to God’s plentiful blessings.

Destiny Image Publishers, Inc., 978-0768427455

As reviewed for Midwest Book Reviews.