Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: A Pretty Balanced View Of "Spiritual" Prosperity

I agree that the "law" of tithing has often been abused. Churches are among the offenders, but there are many other self-improvement promoters guilty of using the "prosperity principle" to enrich themselves. I don't think Eric Butterworth was really one of the shady ones. In fact, he notes that it isn't really the monetary giving that is important, but your overall thought process and intent as you are giving. Nor does he require that the giving be in money, but of time, effort, etc. as an equally acceptable currency. (Interestingly, this "philosopy" works no matter your spiritual bent, or lack thereof, since giving back always benefits someone.) If you are exploring the many so-called prosperity philosophies, systems and teachings, I think you should give this nearly 30 year old work a try. Eric is gone, so he's not personally benefitting from his efforts. Perhaps you will.