Thrift and generosity : the joy of giving / John M. Templeton, Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Templeton, John Marks, 1940-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian giving.

Generosity--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Generosity.

Saving and investment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (118 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Templeton Foundation Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In these difficult economic times, thrift may seem like a necessity, rather than a route to joy. But in this handbook, the reader learns about the virtue of thrift, and how, in combination with gratitude and generosity, it can lead to deep, lasting contentment.The book explores the qualities that distinguish thriftiness from merely being cheap; it looks at thrift and wisdom, thrift and gratitude, thrift and ethical standards, and thrift and hard work. With references from the Bible, literature, poetry, and philosophy, as well as examples from daily life, thrift is shown to b

Contents:

Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Thrift; Generosity; The Relationship between Thrift and Generosity; Recommended Reading

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-26017-4

9786613260178

1-59947-069-1

OCLC:

808610624