“David Baynes conveniently lays before us fifty-two insightful and thought provoking reflections on the Biblical perspective on money. Read them all! Then go back and focus on one a week for the next year. The experience will be a powerful antidote to the tsunami of materialism that each of us face on a daily basis.”
“God’s wisdom has three characteristics; it is always right, it is always relevant, and it is never going to change. This book will point you to all that you need to know about managing money and, in essence, your life. I recommend Wisdom Over Money with great pleasure.”
“David Baynes is the rare individual who understands both pragmatic financial principles and the eternal Word of God. He writes from a pastor’s heart, eager to share knowledge and experience for our benefit. Each of his fifty-two chapters provides valuable lessons. We are made richer by their application.”
“David Baynes is a humble servant whose life aligns with the lines that he writes. His observations about wisdom – especially as it pertains to financial health and stewardship – are clear, concise and imminently practical. They are also desperately needed! If you take them to heart they will take your heart to a place of increased blessing!”
“Wisdom Over Money is a reminder that our opportunities to be a steward over our resources is best served by holiness. . . . When God is given the glory in all things first, only then are we made whole and transformed by what we earn or give. David Baynes’ book promotes a wealth of spiritual insight.”
“David Baynes has done a thoughtful job of reflecting on the mandates that will challenge all of us to grow in our personal and professional lives.”
Some choices are better than others. Are you a careful decision maker? How do you evaluate the options before you?
Can God be depended on to always bless with material wealth those who are faithful and generous toward him?
How will you recognize the “someday” when you will act on your good intentions? What are the conditions you are waiting to see aligned?
When the rich are not being envied they are often vilified and hated. Jesus described the poor as “blessed.” How did he regard the rich?
Are any of the wealthy you know not greedy, selfish, dishonest, or abusive of others? Must virtue be sacrificed on the way to attaining wealth?
What will it take for you to experience financial freedom? Do you see it as a realistic possibility? You may be surprised to learn this key.
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After many years as a church pastor, David entered into a ministry of stewardship education and consulting with those who desire to honor God through planned major gifts and estate plan design. He recently returned to pastoral ministry, accepting a call to an intentional interim position. David is a graduate of Lincoln Christian University, Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Fuller Theological Seminary (DMin). He has also earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation awarded by The American College of Financial Services.