The Laws of Thinking: 20 Secrets to Using the Divine Power of Your Mind to Manifest Prosperity

5 Comments

1. natalie says:

   January 19, 2010 at 7:40 am

   I have to agree with a fellow reviewer questioning the legitimacy of all of these “outstanding” reviews. I thought about buying a copy for my mother-in-law because she’s always interested in positive Christian literature.. but I’m not so sure now. I don’t doubt that this book could be helpful to some, but it seems like Bishop sent out a mass email to his flock asking them to write a positive Amazon review for his new book. It’s a bit too shady for my taste. Maybe I’m wrong, but the dates and reviews seem way too similar.
   Rating: 1 / 5
2. Ken Holmes says:

   January 19, 2010 at 8:27 am

   I wanted to like this book, which, like THE SECRET, emphasizes the power of positive thinking and unity with God to “manifest prosperity.” Some of Jordan’s chapters are inspirational, reminding us of the power of thinking more positive thoughts, setting goals, and living a more spiritual existence.

   But Jordan, who calls himself “Master Prophet” and charges his followers thousands of dollars to be “prophets,” too, posits that there are specific “laws” of thinking, which automatically determine success or prosperity, with no evidence whatsoever. And the book is loaded with real stinkers:

   “Money is God” (page 81).
   
   “God will only bring people into your life who aid you” (page 93) Where does this leave the idea of serving God or others?
   
   “Without you, God can do nothing in flesh” (page 141). Is God so helpless?
   
   “It cannot be coincidence that the word therapist breaks down thusly: therapist = the rapist” (page 198) You’ve got to be kidding.
   
   “Point one finger and you’ll find five fingers pointing back at you” (page 199). Are we all genetic mutants?
   
   “Giving glory to God means giving wealth to God through the prophet and creating wealth for God that empowers Him to effect change in this world through the power of money” (page 243). So “giving glory to God” means lining Jordan’s pockets?
   
   “In America, there are no poor people” (page 249). Really?

   Besides Jordan’s questionable theology, psychology, and anatomy, the book promotes a very egocentric philosophy of self-aggrandizement. There is no room here for serving God or others, who may not be in your life to help you grow personally or become rich. Suppose God puts us in the life of someone “difficult” in order to help them, not us? And like so many other self-help authors these days, Jordan emphasizes material prosperity, to the detriment of morality or the growth of the soul.

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   Rating: 1 / 5
3. Mitch Black says:

   January 19, 2010 at 9:08 am

   Biblically speaking, the book is off-base; however, it poses a lot of thoughts that enable one to “think” through choices. It further provides strategies of thinking more consciously instead of just automatically reacting to life. I would recommend this book for those who have a firm bible foundation. Without it, many will be led to believe they can do anything without relying on God, which is ridiculous in my view.
   Rating: 3 / 5
4. B. Garlipp says:

   January 19, 2010 at 11:09 am

   I have read several books dealing with the Law of Attraction and would recommend others such as Ask and It Is Given by Abraham-Hicks or The Attractor Factor by Joe Vitale over Jordan’s book. Jordan does support the Law of Attraction and makes some good points, however, I was distracted by his references to specific beliefs and doctrine of his church. I was also distracted by the many typos.
   Rating: 2 / 5
5. Maturing in Christ says:

   January 19, 2010 at 1:11 pm

   I was VERY disappointed with this book. It seemed to be a genuine Christian book, but instead it basically states that we, as humans, are GOD! I was disgusted by the content and returned it. I did not want to keep such blasphemous material in my home.
   Rating: 1 / 5