I Heartily Endorse It!" .... and strongly commend it to both Christian leaders and fathers, not to mention older and younger men alike."-John Ma... read full description
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Apr 09, 2011
Joel
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Was this book really written over 100 years ago? This is a book filled with treasures of wisdom and Truth-- definitely one of the all time best I've read. You can order it for free (as well as many other classics by dead Christian writers) at http://www.mountzion.org/.
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Apr 09, 2011
Danial
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Sep 07, 2011
John
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This is the first Ryle book I have read and it won't be the last. I thought this book would be something I could use for my four boys and it turns out, it is something I needed. The gentle, fatherly tone of the book spoke to my own heart about the need for humility and concern for my personal walk with Christ. Ryle reminds young men of the necessity of living in the present what you hope to be in the future. We tend to trivialize sin, and Ryle recommends waging war with all our might in our
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Aug 28, 2010
David
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This is an excellent book not only for young men but for any believer in Christ. Everything Ryle says applies today and the urgency of his exhortations is fitting. I was convicted in the reading and would be proud to have my own sons someday give it a hearty "Amen". This one is a treasure.
Jan 07, 2012
Vaughn
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The advise given in this short book is Biblical, practical, and relevant. His writing is wise and helpful to those who would endeavor to be killing sin in the power of the Holy Spirit.
May 18, 2011
Shelby
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This book is not just for young men, the principles that he shows from the Bible are applicable for anyone. It is a very thought provoking book.
Jun 01, 2010
The particulars change, but, the temptations for young are the same in every age. Pride, love of pleasure, thoughtlessness, fear of man.
Jun 15, 2011
Dawn
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As current as when it was written. Appropriate for not only young men, but young women and old women and old men1
Apr 09, 2011
Ethan
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A wonderful book that all young men should read, and actually I don't think that the lessons in it apply only to young men. But to any Christian trying to walk as a Christian, the only reason that it is addressed to young men is because on the whole it is young men who are the biggest trouble and need to learn these lessons the most.
(I actually finished this book a few days ago, but only just got the chance to get on Goodreads, these last few days have been monstrously busy.)
(I actually finished this book a few days ago, but only just got the chance to get on Goodreads, these last few days have been monstrously busy.)
Oct 04, 2007
Dennes
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ufff! OK, so here are a few quotes from the book, so you get an idea of how good it really is...
1) Young men, young men, I wish you did but know the comfort of a conscience not burdened with a long list of youthful sins. These are the wounds that pierce the deepest. These are the arrows that drink up a man's spirit.
2)"Pleasure, must first have the warrant, that it be without sin- then the measure, that it be without excess." Says Adams on Second Peter.
1) Young men, young men, I wish you did but know the comfort of a conscience not burdened with a long list of youthful sins. These are the wounds that pierce the deepest. These are the arrows that drink up a man's spirit.
2)"Pleasure, must first have the warrant, that it be without sin- then the measure, that it be without excess." Says Adams on Second Peter.
Apr 14, 2009
Kevin
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J.C. Ryle calls all men to analyze the purpose of their lives. There is great wisdom found in this book!
Apr 09, 2011
Tim
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This book is a must read for any boy starting to get a glimpse of manhood. Ryle keeps it straight and simple. No excuses... be man of God.
Apr 09, 2011
Gregg
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Like most of Ryle's writings this was clear and helpful--a great quick read. A great way to stoke the affections.
Jan 29, 2012
Michael
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AMAZING! Everybody should read this, especially men between the ages of 16 and 24. critical reading.
Apr 09, 2011
Jordan
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A must read for not only young men, but young women as well! Absolutely fantastic!
Apr 09, 2011
Great Wisdom for any man that can read from a man that cared about the heart and character of men of God
