Greed
Book Description
In an era where market forces shape nearly every aspect of human experience, the pursuit of wealth has evolved from economic necessity into a defining cultural value. James M. Childs Jr. examines this transformation through the lens of Christian ethics, exploring how contemporary capitalism affects both individual souls and collective well-being.
This thoughtful analysis reveals how basic human needs—healthcare, education, and even spiritual guidance—have become products to be bought and sold. Childs investigates the human cost of corporate restructuring, the widening gap between executive rewards and worker security, and the global inequalities that leave millions struggling for basic sustenance while others accumulate unprecedented wealth.
Rather than simply critiquing modern economic systems, Childs draws from biblical wisdom to present an alternative framework for understanding prosperity and community. He challenges readers to consider how Christian principles might reshape their relationship with money, consumption, and material success.
The book addresses pressing contemporary issues including healthcare accessibility, corporate responsibility, and global economic justice. Through careful examination of these challenges, Childs invites readers to envision economic relationships rooted in sharing rather than accumulation, and community rather than competition.
For those seeking to align their financial choices with deeper spiritual values, this work offers both critical insight into current economic realities and hopeful direction toward more ethical ways of living and relating to material resources.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 152 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Economics
- ✓ Explore Christianity and economics
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Wealth
- ✓ Explore Moral and ethical aspects
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Economics, religious aspects
