The Legacy Journey Summary

Book Review of “The Legacy Journey: A Radical View of Biblical Wealth and Generosity” Many times, an individual may often think that being blessed with wealth is a sign from God’s favor. However, wealth is giving to increase our world by helping those in need or less fortunate. “The Legacy Journey”, is a book that speaks on his opinion of wealth, along with the Bible to confirm some of his opinions. After reading this book, I could not help but to wonder of some challenges I face when thinking on God’s wealth, versus man’s perspective of it. For example, most people think of wealth as something that all Christian’s are required to have in order to be pleasing to God. However, the Bible speaks of wealth differently from what I heard as a child. “17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life” (I …show more content…
This has been the mentality of many, including myself. To put it another way, many people are teased for being poor, which makes it easy for one to desire great wealth. However, it is not God’s plan for us to be greedy with things, but to have enough for our families and to help others. Dave Ramsey’s optional steps provided in his book are definitely worth a try. After reading this book, it gave me a charge on how to save and invest my money so that my family will benefit. For example, my family can resist the urges to have more. Also, teaching them how to save is one of the most important factor that I’m taking from this book. Not only is that, but to serve others with what God has given them, is another important task to continue to