Gary Moore

A resource for integrating faith and finances, Faithful Finances 101 is a first-person narrative by an outspoken advocate of faith-based investing. Financial counselor Gary Moore strips the veneer from evangelical views of the illusions that dominated much of the economic scenes of the last two decades and offers, with "hopeful realism," a guide to true riches based on a biblical worldview.

Moore moves from frank observations on religious pride to a discussion of making money but losing faith. He sees faith as integral to each and every aspect of investing. Using the financial teachings of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures, he shows people how to take sound but fragmented ideas about modern political, economic, and theological reality and mold them into a coherent whole.

Differentiating between having a Christian financial planner and having a Christian financial plan, Moore explains that spiritual investing connects the soul of theology, the mind of economics, and the heart of politics, freeing the spirit for "balanced riches" that benefit not only individuals but the world.

He explores the Scriptures, pointing out guidance offered by the patriarchs and prophets, as well as the financial challenges of the gospels. With this Biblical foundation, he then presents a vision for true wealth n the Third Millennium.

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In this accessible and inspiring book, investment counselor Gary Moore summarizes Sir John's wisdom, revealing the financial acumen and spiritual vision that have enabled Templeton to achieve his staggering successes. Many people look to speculative ventures and high-risk investments as vehicles to obtain riches: instead, Sir John's life and example indicate just the opposite. By the ethical and consistent approach, we can make the wisest choices. These principles offer insightful guidance -- sound rules for handling financial endeavors. The surprising fact is that these same guidelines work for other areas of our lives. By being both patient and daring, trusting and wary, bold yet thorough, we can live lives that are financially and spiritually rewarding.