Last week I announced the final drawing for a free copy of The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul, and this morning I notified the winner of that drawing. I want to thank all who participated for reading and for the many encouraging words I received in the process.
Now I want to share a little about how and why I did it. First, the how.
Had I purchased a dozen copies from Amazon, they would have been $10.07 each, $120.84 total. Add $7.20 sales tax (free shipping), and my mailing costs, and the total cost comes to $165.44. Spread over twelve weeks, that’s not really so much, but it’s more than I would have spent. However, through a program called Books by the Box, I was able to purchase a case of twelve for a pre-publication price of $20.00 (current price, $28.00). So the cost of the project added up thusly:
The Holiness of God (case of 12 + shipping) ... 30.80
mailing envelopes ............................. 13.20
Postage ....................................... 25.20
$69.20
That’s $69.20 over twelve weeks, or only $5.77 per week. Many of you spend loads more than that on your putrid Starbucks sludge, the point being that you could brew your own coffee at home or in your office for a tiny fraction of what you now spend, and spread some good theology around without straining your budget at all. And you wouldn’t have to spend a nickel on postage and handling if you just gave to your family, friends, neighbors, or your church and local libraries.
Now, the why. This should be obvious: I just want people to read good books that will help them to grow in the knowledge of God and his gospel, to edify them and build them up in the faith. And what of those who, as yet, have no faith? Well, one book every Christian should have on hand to give away is the Bible. I ordered a box of 10 NASBs from CBD last year for about $2/copy. I don’t see any deals like that right now, but I did find The ESV Outreach New Testament for $.99, or 10 or more for $.79 each. The ESV Bible, Outreach Edition is $5.49, $4.99 for 10 or more, or $4.12 for slightly imperfect copies. I’d love any tips from you on sources of cheap books.
It is truly a blessing to give, especially when giving that which is able to save souls.
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#1 || 10·06·19··13:26 || Jared Moore
Thirsty,
thanks again for the book; I look forward to reading it as I am reminded and crushed under the holiness of God. Thanks for linking to my blog as well. I've received at least 7 visitors in one day as a result. Keep on thirsting for knowledge of God unto His glory alone.
In Him,
Jared
#2 || 10·06·19··19:06 || David
Thanks, Jared. The pleasure is all mine.
#3 || 10·06·19··20:17 || pilgrim mommy
David:
Thanks for the book and for explaining your giveaway. It's a great idea to give great books to help others grow in the faith. I'm inspired to look for ways to do the same since much of my theology has changed for the better by reading doctrinally sound books.
Thanks and God bless.
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