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The Purpose Driven Life
by Rick Warren
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it to be very insightful and thought-provoking. I was most impacted by the section relating to having conversations with God and meditating on His Word. God desires to be our best friend, and as with any relationship, this takes work, including having Him become a part of everyday life by speaking to Him and having focused thinking upon Him.
I found much of the content of this book ideal particularly for new believers. I wish I had this book in my possession when I first became a Christian nearly 20 years ago. Many of the principles and values addressed in this book provide a good foundation for basic Christian living, but I believe should be required reading for all Christians no matter the maturity level of one’s faith.
I was somewhat bothered by the excessive use of the different Bible translations Warren utilized throughout his book. I am aware that Warren addresses this issue in Appendix 3. But, rather than crafting his messages and conforming them to Scripture, it seemed Warren conformed Scripture, by the use of many different Bible translations, to his messages. I don’t believe the words of the Bible should be something to be toyed with by utilizing numerous Bible translations. A Christian and Bible teacher should use one translation and stick with it. Occasionally, resorting to another Bible version can be very helpful and insightful in better understanding a particular passage. However, excessively using them can plant seeds of doubt into an audience who may be trying to figure out what the Bible really says about a particular issue or subject.
I applaud Warren for writing a spectacular book and will certainly recommend this to all of my friends and family who have not yet read this insightful book.
I found much of the content of this book ideal particularly for new believers. I wish I had this book in my possession when I first became a Christian nearly 20 years ago. Many of the principles and values addressed in this book provide a good foundation for basic Christian living, but I believe should be required reading for all Christians no matter the maturity level of one’s faith.
I was somewhat bothered by the excessive use of the different Bible translations Warren utilized throughout his book. I am aware that Warren addresses this issue in Appendix 3. But, rather than crafting his messages and conforming them to Scripture, it seemed Warren conformed Scripture, by the use of many different Bible translations, to his messages. I don’t believe the words of the Bible should be something to be toyed with by utilizing numerous Bible translations. A Christian and Bible teacher should use one translation and stick with it. Occasionally, resorting to another Bible version can be very helpful and insightful in better understanding a particular passage. However, excessively using them can plant seeds of doubt into an audience who may be trying to figure out what the Bible really says about a particular issue or subject.
I applaud Warren for writing a spectacular book and will certainly recommend this to all of my friends and family who have not yet read this insightful book.