This book is great! I really think it is a must read for most all people. It addresses such an important topic that all Christians need to consider. Things in this life war for our devotion. This book breaks these potential things down into topics to help the reader see where their own heart is bent. Overall our hearts need to be devoted to God. Yet things in this life do try to dethrone God from His rightful place.
This book is not condemning it helps you assess the condition of your own hearts devotion. It is written in a fun, easy to read format. It includes questions to ponder and think about that are helpful. It also includes many examples and personal stories. It has witty footnotes and many biblical examples. I enjoyed reading this and the authors style. You will be better off for reading this title.
I love also that at the end of each chapter the author states that idols cannot be removed they need to be replaced. Two of my favorite Bible teachers say this as well, Dee Brestin and Tim Keller. Idols cannot be removed because as soon as one is dethroned another will rise up to take it's place. The only way to dethrone these things that war with our heart is to see Jesus rightly in all His beauty. When we do all other things are dethroned by HIM alone. As Christians we are in a process of sanctification. To become more and more Christlike in that process we must behold HIM and His beauty. This is what this book discussed and was about.
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