Lonely People: Biblical Lessons on Understanding and Overcoming Loneliness

by Warren W. Wiersbe

Calling loneliness a malnutrition of the soul, Wiersbe spotlights the lives of Bible characters to help readers find comfort in God's presence.

111 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as 'the pastor's pastor.' He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Reviews

[Jennifer Tse · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very short book with many practical applications for why we feel lonely sometimes even though we know God is with us. Reasons include sins, service, self-pity, sorrow, and stubbornness. However, this book explains why Jesus solves all of our loneliness if we let him. Instead of dwelling on our current circumstances, this book teaches you how to look toward Jesus instead of relying on ourselves.

Favorite Quote: "It doesn't have to be physical affliction; it can be emotional affliction. It can be a broken heart as well as a broken body. Job was talking about the loneliness of suffering. I don't want to give only the diagnosis of the case, because when you're suffering and feeling lonely, when people have forgotten you, what is the answer? The answer is found in Job 19: 25-26. The answer is Jesus Christ." (Page 34)

[Elizabeth Prata]

I'm not lonely, lol. I am accumulating books for the church library or to hand out to Christian friends. I read them ahead of time to make sure they are solid in doctrine. I've seen too many church libraries and even pastor's study shelves flooded with junk. So I read them before I give them. The book was slim, readable, and biblical. Wiersbe looked at six attributes that contribute to loneliness, which he distinguishes from solitude or lonesomeness. Wiersbe offers reasons for loneliness and biblical solutions. This is a well done and practical book of one aspect of Christian living that does affect some people. Have it on your book shelf to give out to a hurting sister or brother

[Zorin Muller · Rating 4 out of 5]

All people are lonely.... even Prophets does. Nice

[Ben Blue · Rating 1 out of 5]

It is painfully obvious that the author has never experienced genuine loneliness. He only knows it second hand and is perfectly happy to 1) blame the Lonely for their own loneliness and 2) offer trite “just do this” solutions. Most horribly though, he completely trivializes depression and suicidal thoughts.

This book offers only one thing to the Lonely: guilt and shame for being lonely. Like we need more.

[Nelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mengapa saat ini banyak orang yang merasa kesepian?
Merasa terpisah dari Allah & orang lain, serta tidak berantusias pada apapun juga?
Kesepian bukanlah sekedar kesunyian tanpa teman. Kesepian adalah kehausan jiwa akibat merasa terasing, tidak diinginkan/dibutuhkan.
Buku ini membukakan juga tentang beberapa tokoh Alkitab yg pernah merasa kesepian, baik Abraham, musa maupun Daud. Buku ini dapat menolong kita yg sedang mengalami kesepian atau juga ketika kita ingin menolong orang lain yang sedang mengalami kesepian.

[Jasmine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because I want to know how I can relate to lonely people and if possible help them out. This book has explained the various reasons why they are lonely and how to overcome it.

[Teresa Rhodes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little read that breaks down the root causes of loneliness.

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

Biblical help from Wiersbe for the lonely but it is more than that.
Wiersbe is a good author and his Be series are his main area, but this is a great read as well.