In His Steps

Dec 28, 2007

Beth rated it

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My favorite verse for several months now has been 1 John 2:6: "Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did." Charles Sheldon shows in In His Steps what serious attempts to constantly "walk as Jesus did" might look like in real life. It was inspiring to read about what happened in the lives of the characters who agreed to do nothing for a whole year without first asking what Jesus would do in their situation, or how he would do it. I think it would be neat to write...more

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Feb 01, 2008

Joshua M rated it

Recommends it for: Any serious christian

I just reread this classic for the third time, and just as always it shook up my view of christianity. It is a novel about a pastor that challenges his church not to do anything without first asking "What would Jesus do?" As each of the doctors, buisnessman, authors, newspapaer editors, etc... do this very thing, it begins to shake up not only their lives but the enviroment of the town in which they live. Ultimately, the movement begins to spread to other cities and states. I wonder w...more

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Apr 10, 2011

Shannon rated it

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I have actually read this before for a Christian Ethics class, but I am currently re-reading it.

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Dec 21, 2010

Stephen Escalera rated it

Rarely have I come across a book that I am so torn over as to how to rate it. Usually a book will be obviously good or bad, making the ultimate conclusion in rating it a fairly easy process. While a good book may have some detractors, overall the good outweighs the bad, with the reverse also being true of bad books. However, I'm having a hard time making such a distinction in reviewing Charles Sheldon's classic, In His Steps. There are many good things about the book, but there are also many not...moreRarely have I come across a book that I am so torn over as to how to rate it. Usually a book will be obviously good or bad, making the ultimate conclusion in rating it a fairly easy process. While a good book may have some detractors, overall the good outweighs the bad, with the reverse also being true of bad books. However, I'm having a hard time making such a distinction in reviewing Charles Sheldon's classic, In His Steps. There are many good things about the book, but there are also many not-so-good things.

The book centers primarily on a few members of the affluent First Church of Raymond in the late 19th century who have been faced with the question of how Jesus would act if He were in their place. (In His Steps can be credited with the origin of the popularized question of "What would Jesus do?" or WWJD). A call is made for volunteers to ask the question, "What would Jesus do?" before making any decisions for one whole year. Among those who volunteer are the pastor, the local newspaper owner/editor, a gifted singer, a wealthy young woman, a writer, and an employee of the local railroad. The book follows their efforts during the course of the year as they attempt to live out their pledge of asking, "What would Jesus do?" This leads them to make decisions that aren't the most popular or even understood by some family members and the general public. It also leads them to undertake a greater involvement in their city, both in evangelical outreaches and for the good of society in general.

For a book that was written over 100 years ago, it cuts to the heart of our current culture in the majority of the Western world of materialism and even more so among Christians. Perhaps the hardest hitting teaching comes towards the end of the book when the pastor asks a congregation, "How much is the Christianity of the age suffering for Him? Is it denying itself at the cost of ease, comfort, luxury, elegance of living? What does the age need more than personal sacrifice?....The Christianity that attempts to suffer by proxy is not the Christianity of Christ." Here is found perhaps the main and best thrust of the entire book. The call to Christianity is a call to suffer for Christ. "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it." (Mark 8:34-35) The decision to follow Jesus, to do what He would do, is not played out in the characters' lives as something that turns out rosy. One man loses his job and as a result, his wife becomes bitter toward him. The newspaper owner/editor watches his subscribers and advertisers leave in droves because of his decision not to allow certain kinds of content. Yet another turns down what some may consider the "opportunity of a lifetime" to serve in a more humble ministry. This is no health, wealth and prosperity gospel. Wearing a bracelet that says "WWJD?" simply won't cut it. All through the book, the element of personal suffering and sacrifice is continually presented as the ultimate test of following Christ.

In His Steps gives an example of Christianity in action - how Christianity looks in the nitty-gritty, everyday stuff of life. The characters realize that Christianity is not simply an abstract idea, full of wise sayings and doctrines designed only to stimulate the intellect. Christianity is lived out Monday through Sunday. It's not only making decisions based on what Jesus might do, but telling people the reasoning behind the decision. It's getting involved in the community, reaching out to those in need, using the resources that we've been blessed with to help change a life. This is Christianity in action.

This brings me to the issues that have given me pause and not just a little concern. First, a few minor points. The writing style is very poor. Superlatives abound in the descriptions of the effects of various decisions. "For the first time ever..." or "he had never..." or "Nothing had ever..." or "Such a thing had never..." - these overused phrases become old and trite in their use. Additionally, the plot becomes rather predictable. However, that being said, this book is perhaps rarely read for its fictional and linguistic prowess.

While the characters in the narrative are seeking to follow Christ's example, much of the decisions are based very much on personal interpretation with little to no Biblical basis for their reasoning. In one sense, the subjective nature of the question at hand makes the decision one that should be and can only be decided by the person ultimately responsible. In this, the author rightly puts great emphasis on prayer and the personal nature of the pledge. However, this lends somewhat of a relativistic mindset if the decision is not based on what Scripture says. For example, the newspaper editor decides that printing a Sunday edition is not what Jesus would do since Jesus would not publish something that caused a reader to read anything else but the Bible on Sunday. While to be commended for making such a difficult decision and following his conscious, this makes me wonder what in Scripture teaches such a notion that reading anything else but the Bible on Sunday is contrary to Christ's teachings.

The biggest issue I have with the book is why the Christians go about seeking to follow Christ's steps or do what Jesus would do. Set during the heyday of the Temperance Movement, much emphasis is placed on the poorer citizens of the city and the effect that alcohol played in many of the problems that class of society faced. Further, while there seems to be much emphasis on evangelization, the improvement of life in general for the class is seen as the ultimate end of this evangelization. Oddly enough, this message of "accept Christ and everything well get better" goes against the message for the upper class citizens that Christians must suffer. The gospel that is proclaimed in In His Steps is not a gospel that comes by means of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Instead, it is a gospel that points to Christ as the ultimate example of how to live and reform society, but not the source of the strength to bring about that reform. And Christ's example in this case is to help the poor. Where a conflict arises is in dealing with the question, If helping the poor in bettering their society is what the gospel offers, how does this affect how the poor themselves live? This question is asked point blank of several of the pastors by a man out of work for many days and not one of them can provide an answer. One pastor ponders the question in his heart as "a question that brings up the entire social problem in all its perplexing entanglement of human wrongs and its present condition contrary to every desire of God for a human being's welfare. Is there any condition more awful than for a man in good health, able and eager to work, with no means of honest livelihood unless he does work, actually unable to get anything to do, and driven to one of three things: begging or charity at the hands of friends or strangers, suicide or starvation?"

Nowhere in the book is a person's sinful condition addressed, but only the social condition. When reform comes, it should not, it cannot come through the betterment of a person's economic wellbeing. I'm not denying that we have a responsibility to minister to others, especially those in need. I think even my own tendency is to try to ignore others' condition, like the condition of the man on the corner holding the sign. But in helping those in need, we should not do it simply for the sake of our own suffering nor in trying to help them make a better life for themselves. We should be pointing them to Christ, not as the example of who we are following, but as the source of the strength to do what we do, the source of the righteousness to overcome sin. Without Christ, without repentance, we can improve society to the last person but will not change the root of the problem and will find them just as bad as before. As John Owen so aptly puts it in The Mortification of Sin: "Poor soul! It is not thy sore finger but thy hectic fever that thou art to apply thyself to the consideration of. Thou settest thyself against a particular sin, and dost not consider that thou art nothing but sin."

In His Steps is certainly a step in the right direction of encouraging believers to challenge the way we live and think and interact with the world around us. But the reader should always keep in mind that the gospel of Christ is not an example simply to be followed in order to better society, but rather the gospel is solely and completely about Christ Himself and the righteousness we have in Him. In following Him, a person's social standing may not improve in the slightest, but his eternal standing in the sight of God will. And that's what matters.(less)

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Sep 12, 2011

Dare Johnson rated it

I first read this book when I was 13 or 14 and it came to define Christianity for me: following Jesus wherever He might lead me, either by command, direct example or inference; following him courageously despite any risk or loss or suffering that might result from this high calling. The book is written in an old fashioned, almost maudlin style - very late 1800s/ early 1900s - and it dates itself a bit when a major showdown between good and evil comes to be all about The Saloon and That Demon Dr...more

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Aug 04, 2010

Pamela Tucker rated it

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The first time I read this was after it was published 1982. I call this another classic. Of course I had to replace it from traveling here and there, and so the one I have now was published in 1982 Paul C. Brownlow. I enjoyed the entire story it has been awhile since I read this amazing challenge but as a young lady and in my quest for a deeper meaning with God at this time I never forget the part in chapter 26.

"Meanwhile, Nazareth Avenue Church was experiencing something never kn...more

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Jul 27, 2011

Apryl Anderson rated it

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It’s unfortunate that a Christian classic should be so poorly written. If not for the challenging message, this book would be forgotten in the attic.
“Take up your cross and follow Me.”
Each person is challenged to imitate Christ in every situation by asking, “what would Christ do?” I believe that the Holy Spirit would guide and direct. I know that I could benefit in my spiritual growth by doing this.
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Oct 10, 2009

Lauren Cam rated it

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Book Review: In His Steps (242 pages)

Define Christianity. Right now. What would you say? Most people when asked that question would talk about Jesus dying on the cross to save the people of the world from their sins or God creating the world and people to live in the world, with harmony, peace, and love in mind. The truth is, no matter how people may define what it means to be a 'christian', actions always speak louder than words. In His Steps was a captivating read from start to fi...moreBook Review: In His Steps (242 pages)

Define Christianity. Right now. What would you say? Most people when asked that question would talk about Jesus dying on the cross to save the people of the world from their sins or God creating the world and people to live in the world, with harmony, peace, and love in mind. The truth is, no matter how people may define what it means to be a 'christian', actions always speak louder than words. In His Steps was a captivating read from start to finish; it changed me and the way I think, and I hope I stay that way.

In His Steps ,by the author Charles M. Sheldon, is a book describing the life of a christian church that undergoes a change so huge, it can hardly be contained in the church itself; it soon spreads to the town, and finally to other churches in other towns. This major "change" as I'm calling is the result of one man. Early Sunday morning, Rev. Maxwell and his wife are getting ready for church. A knock raps at the door and he answers it to find an unexpected beggar. The sad man asks if Rev. Maxwell knows of a place where he could find work or a shelter where he could stay in the meanwhile. Annoyed and uncomfortable, the Rev. tells him to check downtown for a shelter and hurries him off his front steps without an offer of food or money.

About an hour later, the Rev. is preaching his sermon; it seems like the same old routine, until the man who showed up on his doorstep walks in through the church doors. He paces straight up through the center aisle, not minding the stares and looks of shock that reflect back at him from the congregation. The man stands underneath the pulpit and speaks to fill the silence that had overcome the room. He tells the church his name and apologizes for his interruption; he continues to speak and says how he feels what he has to say is of importance. His sad story told of how he lost his job, could no longer feed and support his wife and baby, and began tramping around the streets looking for work of any kind. He had been looking for five months, with no luck. The season was currently winter, and he spoke through tears as he revealed that his child had withered away and died from sickness due to poor nutrition; his wife weeks after from grief. The church was silent. The church was awestruck. The man continued speaking. He had knocked on many doors, all with the same result--being treated like the plague. He said he couldn't understand how christian people could go to church and sing songs about "carrying their cross with Jesus" or "following him all the way" since they couldn't even follow God out of their front doors to help a person in serious need. How could they go to church and sing like hypocrites? Wouldn't Jesus help him? Wouldn't Jesus give him the money in his pocket and the shirt off his own back? What would Jesus do?
The beggars message was engraved in Rev. Maxwell's mind. He couldn't believe how he had failed; he had failed not only in his job to be an example for the church, but also to be a christian. Not anymore. With a prayer, he asks God to help him to work to be a true christian. He asks to help him to work to do what Jesus would do. His life is transformed, and slowly, other people see his change, and allow a transformation to occur in their life. It isn't easy for any one of them, but the sacrifices they make aren't overlooked.

The setting of In His Steps is in the town of Raymond, Illinois. The story moves with the people of the book. It follows them in their individual lives throughout the city, whether that's in the lowest, dirtiest part of the city, or the fanciest gated communities located in the suburbs. For example, the main girl character (Virginia Page) lives in a mansion owned by her grandmother; another character (Burns) is a street thug who wanders the streets with no house (the streets are his "home").

This book is a fictional story, not a true account, but it is so realistic, I began to imagine the characters as real people living out their lives. They way the author presents the story, it is easy to forget that it is not based on true events. This touched me deeply while reading. I realized I have friends, acquaintances, and family members, that remind me so much of Sheldon's Characters; A teenage girl in the story, who is well off and accustomed to going out to parties and having fun with her friends, skips a concert in the park to go listen to her friend sing at a volunteer program in the lower-class side of the city. She tells her friends what she wants to do instead of going to the concert, and they joke with her saying things similar to "you've lost your mind" and "you've got to be kidding, right?" and "gross! that's where all the (gasp) poor people live!" The girl's friends remind me of girls (and boys) outside of the story. I can honestly say that they remind me a little of myself. How many people, after all, would rather go sit through a christian service in the slums of a big city over a quaint evening concert in a picturesque park? The answer in my mind is 'not many'. It is truly inspiring that the girl would make such a personal sacrifice to help support local mission work.

In His Steps is a great book. I know that is a poor description of a book, but I can't think of better words to do so. The third meaning of "great" defined by Dictionary.com (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/g...) is as follows: unusual or considerable in degree, power, or intensity. That IS the novel. Great. The intensity and rawness of pure christian love and devotion should hit any reader hard. If someone is looking for a book with so much more to offer than catty drama or fantasy, In His Steps is that book. (less)

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Mar 17, 2008

Samantha rated it

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What if we weighed everything we did in light of "what would Jesus do?"- in every situation? That's exactly the challenge of this book and what a group of people decided to do. I highly recommend this book, it totally changed my perspective on life!

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Jun 13, 2011

Jackie Paulson rated it

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I picked this book up cheap at a resale shop. It is really a wonderful story. This author keeps me interested and has a Christian Message.
In His Steps by Charles M. Sheldon

I have the Complete and Unabridged copy – (It means that the story is as it was originally written – nothing has been cut. It’s not a condensed version).

Over 15 Million copies sold!

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Dec 02, 2010

Sarah rated it

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I'm having a hard time deciding what I thought about this book. I liked it and I didn't. I think the concept is excellent- we should all try to emulate Christ's example. But should we try to do what He would do or what He would want us to do? Maybe that's not much of a distinction, hmmm. The characters, when faced with a decision, try to decide for themselves what Jesus would do in those circumstances, no matter what it might mean for them personally.

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Nov 28, 2011

Mike Edwards rated it

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It's a little hard to believe how old this book is; given the tone, tenor, and topic it could have been written 5 years ago, not 115 years ago. In many ways, this book is the inspiration for the "What Would Jesus Do" movement; the book tells a fictional story of a pastor and group of parishioners who begin to take that dictum quite seriously as the one truth to live their daily lives by. While you can disagree with Sheldon's particular interpretation of what that might mean, the basi...more

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Feb 07, 2011

Pete rated it

Writing would be considered over the top today, but the underlying concepts and challenges are deeply worthy of reflection.

This book is the origin of WWJD... the core concept (which is summarized in the last few pages): "the Christianity that attempts to suffer by proxy is not the Christianity of Christ."

The one drawback: what is presented here is a social gospel full of the wealthy who repent of the selfishness of their wealth, but little of the power of God or re...more

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Sep 16, 2008

Ron rated it

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Classic tale of Christians actually trying to follow Christ. What a concept.

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Nov 23, 2010

Taylene rated it

I really like the IDEA of this book - a pastor challenges his congregation to not do anything for a whole year without first asking, "What would Jesus do?" and then committing themselves to do that very thing. Half-way through the book, though, I had to force myself to keep going. The author beats you over the head with his agenda so many times that you get sick of it. It also bothered me that he never included a character with kids in the book. What? Only non-parents can become Ch...more

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Jul 22, 2011

Allen Lim rated it

I first read this some 20 years ago, and I remember it made quite an impact on me. Rereading it these few days, I'm reminded and challenged about the difference Christians can make if they take discipleship seriously.

As a literary work, its probably not fantastic. Character development is not great, the story line is interesting, but somewhat predictable.

Christians should read this book simply because of the challenge that it throws at us: "What would Jesus do?". ...more

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Mar 19, 2009

Genevieve rated it

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I would rate this book between a 3 and 4 1/2. On one hand it was just okay as far as inspiring. The subject matter is a congregation that decides to literally ask themselves what Jesus would do in their situation before they make any decision. They come up with some inspiring ideas but I suppose I would have related better if they had talked about making these decisions amidst raising children. On the other hand, this book was written in 1896 and has ideas that could be pondered today. I thin...more

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Jul 29, 2011

Linda Sunderland rated it

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~sigh~ Honestly, I didn't like this book because although the underlying emphasis on doing what Jesus would do is great, it is presented in a way that I did not feel reflected what the Christian life is all about. Life is full of contradictions and struggles, and choosing to be a Christian is not a one time event but a daily decision with many stumbles and conflicts, both internal and external, along the path. I would have enjoyed this book more had it expressed this authentic story in a manner ...more

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Sep 04, 2010

Adam K. rated it

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I hated giving this one a low review, but I had to. First of all, my copy appears to be a first edition. I could be wrong, but I can't imagine an older edition of it still in existence. It's a little pocket-sized thing with a cameo on the cover (which has nothing to do with the contents of the book--I think it was purely an aesthetic nuance). I was surprised by how easily it read. The book was old enough to be late-Victorian era, when prose was especially flowery and would no longer pass mu...more

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Jun 10, 2009

David rated it

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This book was given to me by a friend, and I think I told her I would read it. Otherwise, it probably would not have taken long for me to put it down. I found it badly written, and I disagree with its central message, namely that the Christian church would be revolutionized if it's members each made an honest pledge to do as Jesus would do. (I may be way off here, but I bet the WWJD movement started with this book.) The problem with this idea is that there is a real danger of subjectivism in doi...more

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Mar 27, 2009

Kim rated it

so far, I am amazed and challenged, but cower at the thought of thinking of everything in terms of what Jesus would do. Honestly, I can't and do not feel ready to and am probably simply avoiding it altogether.

"When shall the dawn of a new discipleship usher in the conquering triumph of a closer walk with Jesus? When shall Christendom tread more closely the path he made? 'It is the way the Master trod; shall not the servant tread it still?'"

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Apr 19, 2008

Carrie rated it

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it's about a pastor who challenges his congregation to take a pledge to ask "what would Jesus do?" before every decision they make, then follow through regardless of the consequences.

to me, the book was a little too preachy and unrealistic. i felt the choices the characters were making, for the most part, were extreme. there was also a lot of talk amongst the characters about suffering, and bearing the burden of the cross. almost like the author was telling us that unless w...moreit's about a pastor who challenges his congregation to take a pledge to ask "what would Jesus do?" before every decision they make, then follow through regardless of the consequences.

to me, the book was a little too preachy and unrealistic. i felt the choices the characters were making, for the most part, were extreme. there was also a lot of talk amongst the characters about suffering, and bearing the burden of the cross. almost like the author was telling us that unless we are suffering we are not being as christian as we should be, or aren't dedicated enough to emulating Christ.

i don't think Jesus has asked us to choose as if we were Him living in His circumstances. i do however know He has asked us to learn His gospel and the principles He taught, then make our choices applying those principles, striving to be like Him, and working towards aligning our will with our Heavenly Father's.

i also don't think suffering and following Jesus go hand in hand. i think we should be willing to sacrifice. sometimes sacrifice is necessary, and sometimes it's harder than others. but i think there is more joy, than suffering, in following the Savior and serving one another.

there were a couple things i did like about the book. through the course of the story you hear about four different church congregations who are affected by this proposition. at least three of them were of different religions, yet they worked together for a common goal. i think it's important for us to remember that we can interact and work together with others who may not believe everything we believe, and still accomplish a lot of great things.

one of the main characters was a girl who sang, very well. her story intertwined with almost every other character, even if it was just that someone heard her sing. during book club we discussed how powerful music is. it crosses boundaries, such as language barriers, economic classes, or cultural differences, and can influence us all.

overall, i didn't love the book. but i thought many times while reading that it would make for great discussion. and when we got together, it did just that. another great book club!
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Jul 08, 2008

Kathleen Dixon rated it

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This is the first book in another book I'm reading - "100 Christian Books that Changed the Century", and it deserves first place. It's not difficult to read either - despite being over a hundred years since written (published originally in 1899), and so far not too preachy. I usually dislike Christian novels because they're either horribly sugary or poorly written (yes well - horribly sugary = poorly written, but not necessarily vice versa). This (so far - and I've only read the fi...more

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Mar 12, 2008

Aubrey rated it

An interesting and thought provoking read, though I'm not sure I agree with its definition of Christian discipleship.

As a Latter-day Saint, I believe the family is central to the plan God has for us on earth. I believe we are expected to follow Christ, while raising our families as best we can. This means our day-to-day lives are filled with nurturing our children and providing for their physical and spiritual needs, rather than devoted to humanitarian aid. (Though, I'd argue that c...more

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Mar 08, 2009

David rated it

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This is the book that inspired the "What Would Jesus Do?" movement (or fad). I was surprised to learn that it was written over 110 years ago. I definitely felt inspired at a few moments, maybe reminded of what I think Christians are called towards. But I think that's better accomplished by reading more contemporary books by folks like Jim Wallis. This book devotes a lot of time to the followers' opposition to drinking and the "saloon," which I don't find as helpful.

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Feb 22, 2011

Vaughn rated it

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This book asked the question "What Would Jesus Do?", a century before it was fashionable to wear such phrase on bracelets, necklaces, t-shirts, etc.

Set in the late 1800's, this fictional account of a pastor who challenges his congregation to make no decisions before first asking "what would Jesus do” results in many lives being changed (for the better) and many souls being saved to Christ.

The author really challenged me to ponder what true it means to be ...more

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Nov 01, 2010

Nicolas rated it

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The question “what would Jesus do?” It came from this book. I can still remember when I first read it. I walked around wearing a wristband with the phrase on it, and asking it over and over again in my head before I did anything. Truth be told, I still ask myself the question fairly often. So obviously the book had a strong effect on me, which has lasted many years. A book this powerful is important for everyone to read. It’s amazing what four words can do.

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Oct 30, 2009

Mike (the Paladin) rated it

Again a famous read that many love. This is a pretty good book, I found it a little heavy on the legalism. I read many Christian books where in discussing Grace the writer seems to be afraid that the reader might take the proclaimation of complete grace (That we find in the Bible) for license so the "moderate" it. That happens a little here. Still, read, enjoy...understand the works we do don't earn us a place with Christ. They flow from that relationship.

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Jan 11, 2009

Sandra added it · review of another edition

This is a very moving book, if you read this your look on life will be changed forever. It is written by a mister who wanted to teach his following, and ends up teach many more... he does not end up making any money off this book it is taken and sold out from under him, but he feels that if it does good it is far more inportent than the money he would have made. Read it you will be glad you did. Take the challange... see if you can...

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Feb 19, 2011

Adrienna rated it

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The opening chapter of the book started off intriguing and heartrending of which I also shared on my online ministry from p. 13-15 (certain passages). Then, shortly later, I found myself just skimming and scanning through the chapters. Not sure what happened. Yet, the ending chapter was also a great read to see where these few people taken their lives since the first chapter and wonderful sermon/points to how we can behave like Christians who love Christ.

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