7 Lies That Keep Us Chasing More explores seven ordinary but powerful lies that shape the way we think about money, possessions, desire, debt, blessing and contentment. Rather than offering a budgeting manual, prosperity formula, or set of simplistic answers, this book invites readers to look beneath the surface of financial pressure and restless desire to consider what their hearts may have learned to chase.
The book reflects on seven lies: “My life would be better if I had more,” “God is holding out on me,” “If I want it badly enough, I must need it,” “The thing I am chasing will make me secure,” “Good things cannot become dangerous things,” “Gratitude means pretending everything is fine,” and “Blessing is mainly about what I get to keep.” Each chapter considers how these lies can shape our desires, spending, fears, comparisons, sense of security, and view of God. Drawing on Scripture, everyday life, and personal reflection, the book helps readers recognise the subtle ways good desires can become ruling desires and how Jesus invites us into freedom.
Written in an accessible and reflective style, this book is designed for ordinary Christians, small groups, pastors, and anyone who wants to think more honestly and biblically about money, desire, debt, and generosity. It is not professional financial advice or a technical financial planning resource, but a practical, theologically grounded resource for personal reflection and spiritual formation.
The book also includes a study guide with reflection and discussion questions to help readers move from understanding to application. The questions can be used for personal reflection, small-group conversation, discipleship groups, church courses, sermon reflection, or ministry team discussion.
At its heart, 7 Lies That Keep Us Chasing More encourages readers to slow down, name the lies that keep them restless, and learn to see money, possessions and desire through the way of Jesus. It is an invitation to receive what God gives with gratitude, hold it with open hands, share it with generosity, and discover that in Christ, our deepest security is not found in the next thing we chase.
7 Lies That Keep Us Chasing More explores seven ordinary but powerful lies that shape the way we think about money, possessions, desire, debt, blessing and contentment. Rather than offering a budgeting manual, prosperity formula, or set of simplistic answers, this book invites readers to look beneath the surface of financial pressure and restless desire to consider what their hearts may have learned to chase.
The book reflects on seven lies: “My life would be better if I had more,” “God is holding out on me,” “If I want it badly enough, I must need it,” “The thing I am chasing will make me secure,” “Good things cannot become dangerous things,” “Gratitude means pretending everything is fine,” and “Blessing is mainly about what I get to keep.” Each chapter considers how these lies can shape our desires, spending, fears, comparisons, sense of security, and view of God. Drawing on Scripture, everyday life, and personal reflection, the book helps readers recognise the subtle ways good desires can become ruling desires and how Jesus invites us into freedom.
Written in an accessible and reflective style, this book is designed for ordinary Christians, small groups, pastors, and anyone who wants to think more honestly and biblically about money, desire, debt, and generosity. It is not professional financial advice or a technical financial planning resource, but a practical, theologically grounded resource for personal reflection and spiritual formation.
The book also includes a study guide with reflection and discussion questions to help readers move from understanding to application. The questions can be used for personal reflection, small-group conversation, discipleship groups, church courses, sermon reflection, or ministry team discussion.
At its heart, 7 Lies That Keep Us Chasing More encourages readers to slow down, name the lies that keep them restless, and learn to see money, possessions and desire through the way of Jesus. It is an invitation to receive what God gives with gratitude, hold it with open hands, share it with generosity, and discover that in Christ, our deepest security is not found in the next thing we chase.
