Available for Review: Accidental Pharisees by Larry Osborne

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Zealous faith can have a dangerous, dark side. While recent calls for radical Christians have challenged many to be more passionate about their faith, the down side can be a budding arrogance and self-righteousness that ‘accidentally’ sneaks into our outlook.

In Accidental Pharisees, bestselling author Larry Osborne diagnoses the most common traps that can ensnare Christians on the road to a deeper life of faith. Rejecting attempts to turn the call to follow Christ into a new form of legalism, he shows readers how to avoid the temptations of pride, exclusivity, legalism, and other common errors.

Larry reminds us that attempts to fan the Elames of full-on discipleship and call people to Christlikeness should be rooted in love and humility. Christians stirred by calls to radical discipleship, but unsure how to respond, will be challenged and encouraged to develop a truly Christlike zeal for God.

About the Author:
Larry Osborne is one of the senior pastors at North Coast Church in northern San Diego County. North Coast is widely recognized as one of the most inEluential and innovative churches in America. Osborne speaks extensively on the subjects of leadership and spiritual formation. His books include Sticky Teams (Zondervan, 2010), Sticky Church (Zondervan, 2008), 10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe (Multnomah Books, 2009), and Spirituality for the Rest of Us (Multnomah Books, 2009). He and his wife, Nancy, live in Oceanside, California.

Book Information:
*Publisher: Zondervan (October 9, 2012)
*ISBN: 9780310494447
*Page Count: 208

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