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ameliapancake's review against another edition
2.0
tl;dr: What we think is good may only be short-term good. Only through God can we know long-term good.
I suspect it can be difficult to rate a book based on its quality as opposed to whether or not we agree with the conclusions of a book. As much as an imperfect person can, I rated this book based on its quality only.
The basic premise could have been covered in 10 pages, but the author digresses into a stream of consciousness for most of the book. He loves examples and adores analogies, especially the ones where the point is obvious within seconds. The author's thinking is certainly US-centric despite a topic that should have worldly scope.
The author has obviously read the Bible numerous times, and he's very upfront about which parts he takes literally and which parts he considers to be analogies. Unsurprisingly, what he chooses to focus on is also very much US-centric.
I suspect it can be difficult to rate a book based on its quality as opposed to whether or not we agree with the conclusions of a book. As much as an imperfect person can, I rated this book based on its quality only.
The basic premise could have been covered in 10 pages, but the author digresses into a stream of consciousness for most of the book. He loves examples and adores analogies, especially the ones where the point is obvious within seconds. The author's thinking is certainly US-centric despite a topic that should have worldly scope.
The author has obviously read the Bible numerous times, and he's very upfront about which parts he takes literally and which parts he considers to be analogies. Unsurprisingly, what he chooses to focus on is also very much US-centric.
heyshay07's review against another edition
5.0
Truthfully, if I can get through a non-fiction book it has to be fairly good and readable. My church did a smalll group study on Good or God? And watched the dvds. The dvds are exactly the same as the book - same stories, examples, and points - so you really don't need both but since I'm a slow reader it was great to have because I was always behind.
I liked this book because it wasn't all fluff. It really challenged me to examine my life and work on what is is keeping me from God's presence. It's still a work in progress but Bevere addresses issues that everyone needs to hear like the importance of obedience and seeking God's best rather than our own. He really looks in depth at scripture passage, using quality over quantity which is great. (When it's the reverse it drives me crazy.) I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to get more mature in their faith. Like I said before, it's a work in progress but the book is a good starting point.
I liked this book because it wasn't all fluff. It really challenged me to examine my life and work on what is is keeping me from God's presence. It's still a work in progress but Bevere addresses issues that everyone needs to hear like the importance of obedience and seeking God's best rather than our own. He really looks in depth at scripture passage, using quality over quantity which is great. (When it's the reverse it drives me crazy.) I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to get more mature in their faith. Like I said before, it's a work in progress but the book is a good starting point.
brandyebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
This was great! It really opens your eyes and heart. Just because something seems good, doesn't mean it's of God. Oh how easily we can be deceived. This is a good read for everyone.