kat387's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. That is not to say that I did not find it challenging and even infuriating at times, because I did. Matt Walsh has a firm understanding of what modern Western culture has done to our spiritual development, and as hard as it is to admit, we who consider ourselves "champions of Christ" are often a big part of the problem.
some_okie_dude27's review against another edition
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness." - Matthew 23:27-28
“Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.” Luke 20:46-47
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1-2
Yeah, I think I'll be avoiding this...
jemmania's review against another edition
5.0
Everywhere I look around me I see cowardice. People have their way of dressing it up, they are happy to disguise it as virtue. They call it "non-judgemental", "passivism", or maybe "non-confrontational". They have nonsense cliches they hide behind like "whatever floats your boat", "don't yuck my yum", or "coexist". I've become very sensitive to it, its a trait in others that fills me with disgust.
I used to have a serious alcohol & drug problem. I was screaming for help for a long time, but no one who claimed to care about me wanted to "yuck my yum". Cowardice is so commonplace in today's society that when that rare person finally stands up & calls you on your bullshit, it is taken as hostility. My life has drastically turned around because I was able to accept loving judgement from that rare person. I strive to be that person for as many people as possible. This is a great book. Pick up your damn cross & grow the hell up, coward.
I used to have a serious alcohol & drug problem. I was screaming for help for a long time, but no one who claimed to care about me wanted to "yuck my yum". Cowardice is so commonplace in today's society that when that rare person finally stands up & calls you on your bullshit, it is taken as hostility. My life has drastically turned around because I was able to accept loving judgement from that rare person. I strive to be that person for as many people as possible. This is a great book. Pick up your damn cross & grow the hell up, coward.
rox74's review against another edition
4.0
This is a hard hitting and necessary book. The author isn't afriad to dive into all the dark and ugly corners. The book itself is relatively easy to read, although it'll make you squirm if you are truly listening...rather than looking to point the finger at others.
claybird's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
kristinasshelves's review against another edition
5.0
Gripping from the very first chapter!
I admire Walsh for his desire and fearlessness in speaking truth in a world that's going off the rails. In this book, he challenges Christians to truly evaluate if they're living their faith or merely living for themselves while proclaiming to believe in God. The more I've learned about progressive "Christianity", the more I'm concerned for the future of those who are so willing to discount the Word of God in favor of a god of their own design. This was well done and Biblically sound, tackling true obedience and shying away from legalism.
I admire Walsh for his desire and fearlessness in speaking truth in a world that's going off the rails. In this book, he challenges Christians to truly evaluate if they're living their faith or merely living for themselves while proclaiming to believe in God. The more I've learned about progressive "Christianity", the more I'm concerned for the future of those who are so willing to discount the Word of God in favor of a god of their own design. This was well done and Biblically sound, tackling true obedience and shying away from legalism.
matthewjadams's review against another edition
3.0
The goodness of the book (and stuff of good does exist inside of it) was overshadowed for me by the author's sometimes cavalier and cynical tone.