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Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate
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Average Rating:  out of 26 Reviews
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Price: $18.99
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Sale: $11.73
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Manufacturer: NavPress Publishing Group
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EAN (European Article Number): 9781600061400
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Jerry Bridges
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Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
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Dewey Decimal Number: 241.3
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Publication Date: 2007-08-31
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Reading Level: 187
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Description: As Christians, we believe that all sins are considered equal in God's eyes. Yet while evangelicals continue to decry the Big Ones--such as abortion, adultery, and violence--we often overlook more deceptive sins. It seems we have created a sliding scale where gossip, jealousy, and selfishness comfortably exist within the church. In short, some sins have simply become acceptable. Acclaimed author Jerry Bridges believes that just as culture has lost the concept of sin, the church faces the same danger. Jerry writes not from a sense of achievement, but from the trenches of his own personal battles. Drawing from scriptural truth, he sheds light on subtle behaviors that can derail our spiritual growth. Throughout, Jerry encourages victory over personal sin through the gospel's transforming power. This release is perfect for readers who long to thoughtfully examine their lives and discover a deeper walk with God.
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Prepare to be convicted |
Date: 2008-11-15 |
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Details: Christians often link "sin" with the "really bad" stuff like murder, adultery, and theft. Avoid those things, and you're doing fine. But Bridges shows that sin is far deeper and more pervasive than we would like to admit. Most sins, for believers, are far more subtle - what Bridges calls "acceptable" or "respectable" sins. But these sins are also evil and offensive to God.
Why devote a whole book to the subject of sin? "The motivation for this book stems from a growing conviction that those of us whom I call conservative evangelicals may have become so preoccupied with some of the major sins of society around us that we have lost sight of the need to deal with our own more 'refined' or subtle sins" (p. 9).
In Respectable Sins, Bridges first deals with general principles of sin, forgiveness, and obedience. Then, beginning in Chapter 7, he looks as specific sins that believers often tolerate like anxiety, unthankfulness, pride, selfishness, impatience, judgmentalism, and sins of the tongue. The author concludes with a chapter on worldliness and then some practical help on where to go from here.
Having already written several Christian classics like the Pursuit of Holiness and Trusting God, Bridges has done it again with Respectable Sins. I found this to be a very fresh and convicting book. Every chapter gives a brutally honest exposure of my own sin. Bridges deals with issues in a practical way, sometimes giving personal examples of struggles in his own life. Most chapters were short and easy to read. The only drawback is that the Study Guide does not follow the same chapter order as the book. But whether you buy the study guide or use this as a stand-alone book, Respectable Sins is highly recommended. |
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Review Summary: Challenging book |
Date: 2008-11-11 |
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Details: Bought this book for a men's group Bible study at my church. It was personally challenging and led to lively discussion over sins we accept. |
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Review Summary: Must read books for serious Christians! |
Date: 2008-10-31 |
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Details: I loved this book. Respectable sins are the things that we would be willing to let others see in us: anger, complaining,critical spirit and judgementalism. This was a convicting book, but one that I would recommend to all of my friends! I would also challenge you to ask your true friends what sins they see in you that you do not see yourself. Sin tends to blind us to our own sinfulness, but others can usually see it pretty clearly. |
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Review Summary: Respectable Sins |
Date: 2008-10-14 |
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Details: 15 copies for a church discussion group. Shipped expediously.
Good for discussion and introspection. Easily steps on a few toes. |
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Review Summary: American Christian necessary reading |
Date: 2008-10-08 |
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Details: Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R24W30IRMG8CDX Great Book. Excellent. Highly recommend any book by Jerry Bridges. |
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