1. Dollars and Doctrine represents more of a “macro” than “micro” approach to Biblical stewardship. The old cliché of “forests” and “trees” would apply here. Sure, we can disagree about bits and pieces of sentences, clauses, and statements, but the overall picture that Dollars and Doctrine presents regarding the Bible’s teachings for our financial management is sound, solid, and dependable.

2. I am just a sinner saved by grace who wrote a book. As I mention in the introduction: “You should read your own Bible to gain a clear understanding of [Scripture's] context, rather than rely solely upon the quotation of an author.” (xiv)

3. Surely I could have spent four years instead of two putting the book together and likely would have resulted in a “more perfect” version, but to do so I run the risk of losing sight of the forest for the trees. To a certain extent (and please don’t misunderstand me), the deeper one digs into the details, in some ways the harder it becomes to see the overall picture. (And the longer and more laborious read the book would become). I have found that there are people who want to argue with me to the bitter end about some small qualification that bears no impact on the greater cause of the Gospel. It reminds of this Spurgeon quote: “Too often those who cull the relics of antiquity with enthusiasm, are thoughtless about the present, and neglect the practical duties of daily life. Their learning may open up dead languages to those who will never derive any living benefit from them.” – Charles Spurgeon (Sermon No. 320)

4. I hope this category of posts shows that I am willing to hear wise council and constantly refine my understanding of God’s truth. Feel free to let me know your disagreements, but back up your words with scripture.

To see any corrections I have made to my book click here.

Simply as a matter of curiosity, you might have wondered why the tax structure in America does not tax ministers.  The idea comes from the Judeo-Christian roots of our country.  This type of tax was not permitted in the Old Testament: “We also inform you that it is not allowed to impose tax, tribute or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, Nethinim or servants of this house of God.” (Ezra 7:24)

The phrase “does not tax ministers” is quite misleading.  What I meant was there are definate and noticable tax “breaks” to ministers.  And this distinction was originally made based on the teaching of Scripture.  Yes, ministers still pay taxes, but there are certain tax breaks available to them such as: the ability to deduct housing from income, or the ability to opt out of social security.  Sorry for the poor wording, and thanks to “Super Saver” for pointing this out to me.