The way we handle money and our perspectives on it, reflect largely on the level of our spiritual maturity. And none can claim spirituality unless they are able to manage money according to God's will. The gospel of Jesus Christ includes the discourse about the believers' attitude about money and their freedom from its controlling power.
It isn't surprising that Jesus spoke a lot on financial management, which is a kingdom priority. And the citizens of God's kingdom need to acquaint themselves with the ways of the kingdom.
There is great ignorance among believers concerning God's will regarding the creation and management of financial wealth. There is a whole lot of difference between how kingdom wealth should be managed and how money is handled outside of God's kingdom. And what may be legal may not necessarily be godly. God's kingdom has its inalienable values which should guide the management of financial resources among believers.
The significance of money both at a personal level as well as in ministry work cannot be overemphasized. For money is the currency of transaction. Yet the mindset of transaction must be set aside when kingdom work is involved. The kingdom of God operates largely on transformation, and the concept of profit is alien. Those who have retained a transactional mindset in doing kingdom business have failed to fulfill God's will.
Prosperity has become elusive for many believers despite their diligence. This is a testament to the dearth of biblical knowledge; which should guide every believer's financial management. Yet many would easily resist and oppose any teaching about financial prosperity, whether in church or in a Christian setting. But how will they be helped with that kind of attitude? Relevant biblical knowledge is direly needed before anyone can fulfill God's will. God says, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge..." (Hosea 4:6)
God desires that you have more than enough resources so that you are able to support His kingdom work. He gives His children money for that purpose. Deuteronomy 8:18, "And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."
For you to serve God better, you need an understanding of His kingdom way concerning finances; for two cannot walk or work together unless they are agreed (Amos 3:3). It is my prayer that as you read this book, you shall understand God's perspective of money and be aligned to His way.