Ploductivity: A Practical Theology of Work and Wealth

This is an enjoyable and quite useful book on productivity and proper placement of things into a practical, living, and working theology and their purpose in one's overall life. Doug Wilson is a sound thinker and quite solid voice for our day and an exceedingly helpful guide in encountering, engaging, and responding in intelligible and realistic ways to all that is coming at us in this crazy world. I could hear his voice in my head as I read through this delightful little volume as if he were reading it to me. That only added to the charm and way that he has about him in relaying his intended message to his audience whether it is humorous, whimsical, ghastly, dire, or just good ole common sense and practicality. Learning to consistently and effectively be productive by stewarding your time and resources in a diligent yet patiently plodding sort of way has been a seemingly obvious yet untapped technique, and I am already implementing it in my life and thought process. To say I'm enthusiastic about reading another Doug Wilson book is full candor.

Having grown up thoroughly entrenched in midwestern Chridtianity, I've always felt a conflict between ambition and godliness.Wilson points out that in my sort of paradigm, there's a false dichotomy. He removes sin from tools and trades and places it where it belongs: in our hearts. The tools, technology, and other forms of wealth don't carry sin in themselves; that's something we workers bring to the table.This is not a guide to working productively. This is a practical Christian worldview of work and wealth. Very glad to have read it.

Loved this book. A fast read and a FRESH (finally) take on “Christ and Culture.” No tips, but trust that a human in connection with the Living God and His general principles will know the steps to take.

A very quick, profitable, read.It reminded me of a conversation I had with R J Rushdoony in mid 80s over how to read and what!Great inspiring read and a better reminder of first principles.Labor is good.Pondered long over the thought that wealth is the accumulation of labor.Mine and those I choose to labor with.Very enjoyable read.

I have read many productivity books. I have even read many productivity books written from a Christian perspective. Previously my favorite in both areas was Do More Better by atom Challies. Today, that book has been supplanted. It is not because Ploductivity gives a superior system than these other books. Instead, it is because the author brings the truth of the accessibility of true productivity, while affirming a need for the motivation o come from above. Great book. Easy read. It will have far reaching impact in my life.

I really wish everyone would read this. Mr. Wilson kicks complacent faith in the face without breaking a sweat in this sweet little book. The first part of the book makes a case for godly ambition and the stewardship of the tools God has provided us while the latter part has practical application and encouragement. I was compelled to keep chipping away at fruitful work.

I am already a Doug Wilson fan, and when I saw this book release, I immediately recognized its likely value. Wilson presents a picture I so often struggle to remember—that of a tree bearing fruit—as an image of what our work ought to be like. I found this book to be very helpful. Thank you, Doug, for all you do!

With his usual wit and charm, Wilson makes quick work of the topic of productivity according to the most important book in history. He concisely, expertly reduces complex, age-old studies like wealth and economics to relatable concepts in the modern era, while keeping consistent with Biblical standards, timeless ethics and proverbial wisdom. There's nothing new under the sun, and Wilson continues to simplify what we make unnecessarily complex. If you want to know how man can thrive exponentially for the glory of God and see these as the complimentary aspects of the Gospel as they are, this will butter your biscuit. I've read countless productivity books and this one tops them all by grounding our fleeting pursuits not just why and how, but what, or rather, Who, productivity is for.

Uncle Doug has a particular way of writing. Snarky, offbeat, a slight tendency to get to his point via a circuitous route. My wife can't quite cope with it, especially in his Plodcast (sorry, Doug) but over the years I have grown to love this approach. I've learned to savour the prose, and sometimes I can almost (but not quite) anticipate where he's going to end up. This book is no exception. The end point that it gets you to, namely the painstakingly Christocentric focus of our labour, even down to the mundanities, is what I needed to hear - but actually, a big part of the joy lies in the getting there. And, as always, Uncle Doug gets us there in style.This is what the author excels at: practical theology. Theology which really, and absolutely, has a practical outcome at the end of the thing. And, as someone who has spent 37 years in (financial services) business, what Doug has to say about the secular inversion of workplace priorities is bang on. There's a lot of genuinely practical encouragement here - the focus on incremental improvements to our endeavours, rather than the contemporary emphasis on some kind of mystical, transformative big leap. The simple line of argument that shows that our excuses for failure are empty and insincere. Secularism has turned the workplace into a stage for ideology and pretence - biblical theology takes us back to the gritty reality of God's expectations of us, of stewardship and fruitfulness.A rewarding read. One star docked because I think that these short books are overpriced, but that's probably due to some factor that I have never really understood.

Unfortunately, the copy I recieved was in German! It was supposed to be a present for my husband; he's quite good at languages, but German isn't one of them. Went straight back. Hoping the next copy is in English!Giving it 1 star because it won't let you give zero. Will review again, with the next copy.

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Viele nützliche Ideen, notwendig um ein produktives Leben für Gottes Ehre und Verherrlichung zu führen.Definitiv empfehlenswert für jeden Christen!

Poignant yet explosive summary of how and why we must steward the gifts God has given us by faithfulness in he present to the glory of God.