Selfishness, anger, resentment, retaliation...are they the only options we have when people sin against us? Is that how we should respond to family members, neighbors, fellow believers, co-workers, enemies?
Not at all, says Jay Adams. There's a better way, the way described by the apostle Paul in Romans 12:14-21. This practical exposition of that passage explores the nature of our warfare with evil and lays out the path to victory and peace. It offers help and insight into daily conflicts for ordinary believers, church leaders, and counselors.
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Reviewed by Debra Schulz (Santa Rosa, CA), August 29, 2008
Returning good for evil isn't natural, but spiritual,and this simple book is an excellent tool for me to follow and share with others struggling with lashing out or behaving like Christ. I'm ordering a supply!!!
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Reviewed by Jennifer Neef (Valley Center, KS), May 22, 2003
I have only read the first four chapters and have been greatly helped and encouraged already. What the review does not tell is that this book largely relates to the pain and struggle associated with being personally, deeply hurt by other people (perhaps by one person on a continual basis) and what God would have us do in such a situation. A question in my mind for quite some time now. Basically Dr. Adams reminds us that we are in the battle of the ages, our enemy is not a person, and that it's all about God's glory. How this perspective in the way he has laid it out has helped me personally already. I am eager to read the rest in the next few days. Picked it up from my church library, but wanted to order one that I could underline and mark it up a lot. Blessings!
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