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Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate | 
| Author: Jerry Bridges
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Category: Book
List Price: $18.99
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 1364
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 187
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 1600061400
Dewey Decimal Number: 241.3
EAN: 9781600061400
ASIN: 1600061400
Publication Date: August 31, 2007
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Product Description
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, adultery, and violence--we often overlook more deceptive sins. It seems we have created a sliding scale where gossip, jealousy, and selfishness comfortably exist within the church. In short, some sins have simply become acceptable. Acclaimed author Jerry Bridges believes that just as culture has lost the concept of sin, the church faces the same danger. Jerry writes not from a sense of achievement, but from the trenches of his own personal battles. Drawing from scriptural truth, he sheds light on subtle behaviors that can derail our spiritual growth. Throughout, Jerry encourages victory over personal sin through the gospel's transforming power. This release is perfect for readers who long to thoughtfully examine their lives and discover a deeper walk with God.
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Prepare to be convicted November 15, 2008
Stephen Jones (Yucca Valley, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Christians often link "sin" with the "really bad" stuff like murder, adultery, and theft. Avoid those things, and you're doing fine. But Bridges shows that sin is far deeper and more pervasive than we would like to admit. Most sins, for believers, are far more subtle - what Bridges calls "acceptable" or "respectable" sins. But these sins are also evil and offensive to God.
Why devote a whole book to the subject of sin? "The motivation for this book stems from a growing conviction that those of us whom I call conservative evangelicals may have become so preoccupied with some of the major sins of society around us that we have lost sight of the need to deal with our own more 'refined' or subtle sins" (p. 9).
In Respectable Sins, Bridges first deals with general principles of sin, forgiveness, and obedience. Then, beginning in Chapter 7, he looks as specific sins that believers often tolerate like anxiety, unthankfulness, pride, selfishness, impatience, judgmentalism, and sins of the tongue. The author concludes with a chapter on worldliness and then some practical help on where to go from here.
Having already written several Christian classics like the Pursuit of Holiness and Trusting God, Bridges has done it again with Respectable Sins. I found this to be a very fresh and convicting book. Every chapter gives a brutally honest exposure of my own sin. Bridges deals with issues in a practical way, sometimes giving personal examples of struggles in his own life. Most chapters were short and easy to read. The only drawback is that the Study Guide does not follow the same chapter order as the book. But whether you buy the study guide or use this as a stand-alone book, Respectable Sins is highly recommended.
Challenging book November 11, 2008
Steven L. Witmer (Garland, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this book for a men's group Bible study at my church. It was personally challenging and led to lively discussion over sins we accept.
Must read books for serious Christians! October 31, 2008
Sarah Beals (halifax, ma)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book. Respectable sins are the things that we would be willing to let others see in us: anger, complaining,critical spirit and judgementalism. This was a convicting book, but one that I would recommend to all of my friends! I would also challenge you to ask your true friends what sins they see in you that you do not see yourself. Sin tends to blind us to our own sinfulness, but others can usually see it pretty clearly.
Respectable Sins October 14, 2008
Roland L. Pitts (Virginia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
15 copies for a church discussion group. Shipped expediously.
Good for discussion and introspection. Easily steps on a few toes.
American Christian necessary reading October 8, 2008
Eric F. Fary (Cameron Park, CA)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R24W30IRMG8CDX Great Book. Excellent. Highly recommend any book by Jerry Bridges.
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