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August 31st 2007
(first published 2001)
by Navpress Publishing Group
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Hardcover, 192 pages
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1600061400
(isbn13: 9781600061400)
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As Christians, we believe that all sins are considered equal in God's eyes. Yet while evangelicals continue to decry the Big Ones--such as abortion,...more
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This book is excellent! Our youth group is going through it and I am continuing to be convicted by the chapters. Mr. Bridges talks about the sins the we often don't look at and brush aside because "they don't seem as bad as this or that". The sins that the book covers are Ungodliness, Unthankfulness, Anxiety, Frustration, Discontentment, Pride, Selfishness, Lack of Self-Control, Impatience, Irritability, Anger, The Weeds of Anger, Jugdmentalism, Envy, Jealousy, and other related sins (...more
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01/26/09
Rhonda
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Someone at church had this book and I asked her what the title could possibly mean. She smiled and said that the author believed that there are any number of sins which we deem respectable in our modern life. I am curious to see if I suffer from them all or not. I doubt I wil be disappointed.
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Read in May, 2008
This is an excellent book. Bridges teaches ways to deal with and overcome the subtle sin in our lives which we have for so long chosen to tolerate. It is a real motivator for spiritual growth.
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Read in April, 2009
I'm so grateful for Bridges (who writes and thinks like a cross between Mahaney and Hughes), and this book reminds me why. Bridges takes the magnifying glass to 14 "little" sins that pervade the life of the average American Christian and makes us confront ourselves in light of God and scripture each of these sins. Perhaps most helpful is the way he sets up the book, offering 7 directions for dealing with sins: 1)address it in the context of the gospel; 2) rely on the Holy Spirit; 3) ...more
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Read in July, 2008
A real convictor. A thin book & easy to read - didn't keep it from being tough to digest because of its personal implications.
I'd recommend it to any Christian, & may just give it as a Christmas present to my Christian family members!
Jerry Bridges covers different sins that Christians usually tolerate in their lives & churches. These aren't the "big" sins that everyone knows are wrong, like adultery or stealing, but the more subtle ones like, bitterness or...more
I'd recommend it to any Christian, & may just give it as a Christmas present to my Christian family members!
Jerry Bridges covers different sins that Christians usually tolerate in their lives & churches. These aren't the "big" sins that everyone knows are wrong, like adultery or stealing, but the more subtle ones like, bitterness or...more
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The author touches on some real truths about confronting our own very common and tolerated sins. Problem is, he's so BORING and preachy that it takes great effort not to close the book and sleep. It's a pity, because with some humor and personal interest added to the topic, we'd all benefit from its message.
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Everyone MUST read this book. It has changed forever my view of sin in general and sin as personal. I need to read it every year.
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Read in May, 2009
Not loving it so far, probably because I just can't tell where the heck the author is going with his strong statements. Hopefully he'll turn it around soon. But the idea of the book is wonderful, and through my small group discussion, has really brought to light the small sins that we brush under the rug every day. And also the sins that I didn't know were sins! Great topic.
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Read in October, 2008
The sins that we frequently ignore in our lives because we don't think of them as sinful as they truly are is what Jerry Bridges deals with in this book. I suggest reading it slowly and prayerfully asking the Holy Spirit for not only illumination but power to confess and repent of sin that hides often deep in our hearts. Convicting and transforming when read along with the Word.
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Read in March, 2008
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This book is easy to read physically, but a challenge spiritually. It opens blinded eyes to see sin that we not only tolerate, but often embrace as "normal". If you are desiring to grow in your relationship with God this book will certainly draw you closer to your Savior. For when we see our sin we have hope - repentance comes and forgiveness is certain.
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As the title states this book deals with the sins that Christians normally accept; however, all sin is horrible to God. The devastation of the sin depends on the absolute holiness of GOD, not our preconceived notion of a bell curve.
I would strongly suggest this book especially the portion about how to deal with these sins.
I would strongly suggest this book especially the portion about how to deal with these sins.
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Read in March, 2009
This was the book we used for my Tuesday morning Bible study. The beginning of the book really took a hold on me and realloy got me thinking about trusting God. Some of the later chapters I found were a little "old fashioned" but the author also clearly states his background and so I could see his perspective.
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Read in November, 2007
Excellent book. Would recommend for family book study - Lent. Confronting the sins we tolerate. Have we become so preoccupied with the major sins of our society that we have lost sight of our need to deal with our own more subtle sins -- jealousy, anger, unthankfulness, pride, judgmentalism, and more!
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Read in September, 2008
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This book was really good. It was so convicting. I mean, I knew I was a sinner in need of a Savior but this book pointed out how much I really sin and how much I really need a Savior. I highly reccomend this book. It's a great book and well worth the time!
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I am reading this as part of a monthly Men's Bible Study. It looks to be a very convicting and edifying book. We will be following along in the Study Guide also.
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D-Groups book. It's pretty good. Bridges tends to use himself as an example, but other than that a needed discussion for all of us.
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08/14/08
Becky
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introspective look that is good for the soul and my family members
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Read in January, 2008
Going through it with a women's group at church
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