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kansasreadsalot's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars.
Heavy on the references to Puritan writings - not a bad thing, but also made this book a little less of a compelling read due to all of the “so-and-so said…”.
As a pastoral counselor, I will certainly use this book when working with clients who need help recognizing what a false idol actually is. I found it powerful to be reminded that even our good desires that are founded on Godly things can become sinful and made into false idols when their level of importance supersedes God’s Law in our lives.
Heavy on the references to Puritan writings - not a bad thing, but also made this book a little less of a compelling read due to all of the “so-and-so said…”.
As a pastoral counselor, I will certainly use this book when working with clients who need help recognizing what a false idol actually is. I found it powerful to be reminded that even our good desires that are founded on Godly things can become sinful and made into false idols when their level of importance supersedes God’s Law in our lives.
kketelaar's review
5.0
So good, I really think any Christian would find something to teach, challenge, or encourage them in this book. It's a very in-depth look at an issue that many don't even realize they struggle with. Just be prepared, the content is dense and I think readers who are prepared to take their time with this book will get much more out of it.
meramsey23's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic read! Highly recommend this book for serious study.
analicemadi's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
lucaspage07's review
5.0
This is one of the best books on idolatry I have ever read. I highly recommend it!
shoshannah's review against another edition
5.0
***Reread in 2017 - Still relevant, still amazing
"After days of fighting and warring with Satan's temptations, which included the fear of pain or death and the pleasures that just one puff of opium would bring, [Pastor Hsi] said 'Devil, what can you do against me? My life is in the hands of God. And truly I am willing to break off opium and die, but not willing to continue in sin and live'...That's the kind of repentance that you'll need to put on in order to crush your idols...You must be able to say with Hsi 'I might die in this struggle, but I'm not willing to continue in sin and live'" (182).
Fitzpatrick's thoughts on identifying and destroying idols are practical, yet steer clear of the error of "self-help." She uses the scriptures and the words of the puritans to speak to the heart in a way that is easy to identify with, yet not coddling, as her treatment of the topic of sin is very serious. This book is great for anyone who is battling or feels trapped in habitual sins and wants to know more about sin and it's roots in idolatry.
"After days of fighting and warring with Satan's temptations, which included the fear of pain or death and the pleasures that just one puff of opium would bring, [Pastor Hsi] said 'Devil, what can you do against me? My life is in the hands of God. And truly I am willing to break off opium and die, but not willing to continue in sin and live'...That's the kind of repentance that you'll need to put on in order to crush your idols...You must be able to say with Hsi 'I might die in this struggle, but I'm not willing to continue in sin and live'" (182).
Fitzpatrick's thoughts on identifying and destroying idols are practical, yet steer clear of the error of "self-help." She uses the scriptures and the words of the puritans to speak to the heart in a way that is easy to identify with, yet not coddling, as her treatment of the topic of sin is very serious. This book is great for anyone who is battling or feels trapped in habitual sins and wants to know more about sin and it's roots in idolatry.
missemmaj's review against another edition
4.0
4.5. What a fantastic and challenging read. Highly recommend. .5 off because it did get a little repetitive/hard to get through in the middle, but still totally awesome.
libbysjoutnal's review
1.0
So yikes,
I’m never trusting, the person that recommended, this book to me again.
So this book is problematic. To put it mildly, The author essentially, wants you to have a codependent relationship with the church. anything else is not godly enough.
everything, and I mean everything. Hass to be put behind the church, going to church and being involved in church.
according to this author, church, God. should be your only thing in life that matters to you. this is not healthy or sustainable, for the average person.
Quite frankly the level of religious fanaticism. in here is more than people, that Live religious lives, typically show.
You are terrified, you’re not doing well in school and you want to do make up work that’s an idol.
you’re struggling, with a mental health issue, that because you’re in recovery is your so focus. that according to the author is an idol.
I think that this narrative, can be helpful. to an extent and then it just becomes, toxic after that point. this book has, hit that.
Additionally this book is exceptionally boring. Like I read it on twice speed as an audiobook. I could not get through it fast enough.
Not in a good way.
It is obvious to me though, that the author did do serious academic research.
Their dozens of footnotes, cited properly, to actual sources which is really nice to see you in the Christian women’s self-help book world.
Actually just really nice to see Pointblank..
and the author does make some good points, points about how life isn’t going to go according to plan and that’s OK.
But it’s wrapped up in this message of if you are not giving everything and I mean everything to the church you are not good enough. that is a toxic dangerous message
anyWho I didn’t really like it if you wanna read it go for it
I’m never trusting, the person that recommended, this book to me again.
So this book is problematic. To put it mildly, The author essentially, wants you to have a codependent relationship with the church. anything else is not godly enough.
everything, and I mean everything. Hass to be put behind the church, going to church and being involved in church.
according to this author, church, God. should be your only thing in life that matters to you. this is not healthy or sustainable, for the average person.
Quite frankly the level of religious fanaticism. in here is more than people, that Live religious lives, typically show.
You are terrified, you’re not doing well in school and you want to do make up work that’s an idol.
you’re struggling, with a mental health issue, that because you’re in recovery is your so focus. that according to the author is an idol.
I think that this narrative, can be helpful. to an extent and then it just becomes, toxic after that point. this book has, hit that.
Additionally this book is exceptionally boring. Like I read it on twice speed as an audiobook. I could not get through it fast enough.
Not in a good way.
It is obvious to me though, that the author did do serious academic research.
Their dozens of footnotes, cited properly, to actual sources which is really nice to see you in the Christian women’s self-help book world.
Actually just really nice to see Pointblank..
and the author does make some good points, points about how life isn’t going to go according to plan and that’s OK.
But it’s wrapped up in this message of if you are not giving everything and I mean everything to the church you are not good enough. that is a toxic dangerous message
anyWho I didn’t really like it if you wanna read it go for it
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