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Pray and Grow Rich: 7 Overlooked Secrets from the Bible

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I have read numerous books on "success", but none that have helped me view the Bible as a "success" book. This book goes deeper into the truth of God's word: the truth that is hidden from casual inquiry. "Seek first the Kingdom, and all these things shall be added unto you...." R.G. Briley challenges the common biblical understandings, or better yet misunderstandings, of success. For those wanting a balanced experience of "success" with a greater understanding of purpose, this book is it.

A friend recommended this book to me and said it was well worth my time. I found out he wasn't overselling. When you read this book, you're likely to have several "A-ha!" experiences. Expect your assumptions about gaining wealth and the meaning of success to be challenged. Examples: Success means deliverance from a past that limits us. Also, wealth is a neutral, though powerful, tool. We need more people of faith to have wealth and use it for wholesome causes. Gaylord writes from a very fresh and independent perspective. You won't find him repeating or mirroring the ideas of other authors in this field. This is a true original. Success-seekers (of whatever persuasion) and Christian believers will both alike profit from reading this book. Gaylord Briley has written a book with simple, powerful ideas that are anything but simplistic.

If you only buy one success book in your entire life buy this one. Its that good. Depending on your background each person will receive a slightly different message. One will learn why he is permitted to succeed, another why half of your financial harvest comes from less than 10 percent of your effort, and still another that success is a result of value, value to those who use your product or service thus providing value to you, your family and associates. I feel so strongly about this book that I keep a supply in my office for friends and associates.

I've bought over 100 of Gaylord's book and passed them out to customers,friends,family & new friends. Everyone I know needs more PERMISSION! Gaylord's book points the reader to GOD as our ultimate permission granter. I am thrilled to be a Pray and Grow Rich "raving fan" and would that all permissionless people would pick one up today.

I met Richard Briley at a business seminar in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I was quite impressed with his speaking skills as well as his depth and breadth of knowledge in what appeared to me to be many different areas of wisdom. Mr Briley does an excellent job of explaining why so many people have difficulty in achieving success through the simple but often overlooked mechanism of permission. Of course, there is more than just that for the reader to enjoy. Richard Briley uses examples and Biblical references extensively throughout the tract. If you are looking for a book that will allow you to peer more deeply into your faith, then buy this book (and read it). The last two chapters would cause quite a stir if read on the evening news (but read them LAST!). According to Richard, we should ignore the "dented philosophy of depravity" and choose success! How true.

Mike O'Melia

This is one of the best books on success using principles and wisdom from the Bible. If you enjoyed this one also check out "Bible Power for Successful Living: Helping You Solve Everyday Problems" by Norman Vincent Peale with Donald Kauffman. "Healing Wisdom from the Bible: Spiritual Guidance, Inspiration and Comfort for Everyday Life" by James E. Gibson, PhD and also on the another super book on why people hold themselves back from being successful is PERMISSION TO SUCCEED by Noah St. John. Beyond Motivation... Beyond Positive Thinking... Learn How to and Why to Give Yourself Permission to Succeed.

This book is about natural law, not miracles. To quote from the book: "So, is it all right to pray for riches? Let's answer with another question: Is it all right for a farmer to pray for good crops?" The author Dr. Richard Gaylord Briley, was a protege of Arthur S. DeMoss and the Rev. Norman Vincent Peal. This book discusses the principles of success from my favorite two books: 1) The Bible; and 2) Think and Grow Rich. [Both this book and Think and Grow Rich throw light upon the fact that riches are not restricted only to monetary terms].

The author explains how to use goal setting to create a successful "Alternative Future" within the context of Biblical principles. This is an excellent book that will change one's life by helping an individual to grow spiritually, achieve their goals, reach their fullest potential and make the world a better place for this and future generations.

NOTE: This edition is based on an original hardcover version titled Seven Spiritual Secrets of Success.

P.P.S. I also recommend the following as companion books: 1) Earl Nightingale's The Strangest Secret. This is an excellent work from 1956 that can help people in all walks of life to succeed. Earle Nightingale was a radio legend and a student of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich (also see Earl Nightingale Reads Think and Grow Rich; and 3) The Debt-FREE & Prosperous Living Basic Course.

This review has really helped me. When I noticed how hateful the unhappy people got about this book, I realized I would enjoy it and would probable benefit from it.
Thank you unhappy people. I'll pray for you.

Everything went well, just very hard to get more than one of each book, and the price jump between each seller was not nice.

Anyone who thinks the point of Christianity or Judaism, or any genuine spiritual path, is the acquisition of money is practicing idolatry. Anyone who publishes a book about it is simply profiting off that idolatry, which in my reading of spiritual history is truly the world's oldest profession.

The other "oldest profession" is a far more honorable line of work.