This work investigates the moral and practical implications of Christian faith within the context of modern economic abundance. D.L. Munby, an economist with a background in Christian social thought, examines how the accumulation of wealth in Western society challenges traditional religious values. He argues that Christians must reconcile their spiritual commitments with the realities of a capitalist, high-consumption environment, proposing a framework for ethical participation in an affluent society.

Scholars and theologians often cite this text as a significant contribution to mid-century Christian social ethics. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which reflects the author's professional background in economics.