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Summary: Reflects the shallowness of American Christianity
Review: I can't believe that Christians are being duped into such an unbiblical approach to prayer and the Christian life. The emphasis of the book is too man-centered, focusing on the "bless ME" rather than on God. This horrific book also let's the American dream get in the way of the Christian worldview. Wilkerson is so materialistic in this book it is pathetic. To be sure, there are a few places where he claims not to do so. However, he doesn't do that in the book. He speaks from two sides of his mouth.
C. H. Spurgeon, on the other hand, preached a sermon on the prayer of Jabez from Chronicles which is God-centered and shuns the materialistic focus of Wilkerson's book. ...
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Summary: A Little Book with a Big Message
Review: Who would have thought that such a small book could have an impact on so many lives. The Prayer of Jabez packs a powerful message in a book that can be read in just one sitting. Wilkinson takes a scripture that has been overlooked countless times. Hidden in Chronicles in the midst of genealogical lists, we find a small description of one man. One man, who stood out in God's eyes. This man gave a small prayer that can teach millions how to pray. The Prayer of Jabez takes an insightful look at this scripture and how you can apply it to your life. Wilkinson shows how one little prayer can bring down God's blessings to those who call out to Him. You will be inspired.
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Summary: Loved it
Review: A breezy, wonderful read. If you can keep the larger picture in mind as you read this sweet little book, you'll benefit greatly. This isn't about 'getting' stuff, it's a gentle accountability that (when followed) can center your mind on God every minute of every day.
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Summary: Read the Bible
Review: Mr. Wilkinson has developed quite a cottage industry based on his series of books, and I happy that he's making so much money, but I don't think he should do it at the expense of misguiding people. Jesus gave us a model prayer, and He didn't say, "Pray as Jabez prayed." Try Ken Hemphill or Hank Hannegraf's books on the Lord's Prayer, instead. Read the Bible instead of Mr. Wilkinson's books. You'll be better off.
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Summary: Impressive spiritual experience, but ...
Review: I am very impressed with the author's spiritual experience with praying. In fact I am encouraged because this book is another proof that God still listens to our prayer. However, it does not give a complete treatment in the area of prayer. Basically, the main theme of the book is: "Pray the prayer of Jabez and sooner or later, you will be blessed". If the prayer of Jabez has really such a power that all Christians should pray it, then I will expect the Bible will cover it more, not just one verse. Plus, in all biblical passages that teach about prayer, it should be mentioned. However, this is not the case. One example is when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray in Lk. 11:1-4, He should at least mention about the prayer of Jabez. However the fact is, Jesus taught the disciples to pray the Lord's prayer instead. It's trival from the biblical perspective which prayer Christians should pay more attention to. I think this book is a good tool to teach about the biblical truth of "Praying without ceasing". To promote that the prayer of Jabez itself is THE PRAYER is a bit too much. To get a better picture about prayer, I would recommend the book "Too Busy Not to Pray" by Bill Hybels rather than this.
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Summary: A Poor Effort
Review: As a fan of Bruce Wilkerson (having used some of his other material), I am very disappointed with this effort. Bruce should know better. Exhorting Christians to copy one of the most self-centered prayers of a tragic Old Testament character, is a mistake. That the book has commercially prospered and spawned an entire 'Jabez' franchise in our shallow, self-centered, Christian pop culture is hardly a surprise. The theology represented in this book will only fly in propserous Western cultures. The book appeals to the absolute worst element in all of us . . ."how to get the 'secret' key to prosperity". The Prayer of Jabez is little more than warmed over, self-improvement, pop psychology dressed in Christian lingo. Avoid this book. If you want self-improvement, get the real thing and buy from Tony Robbins or Dale Carnegie.
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Summary: accessing the blessed life
Review: Perhaps the most misunderstood - or misrepresented - book to come along in years. Bruce Wilkinson simply portrays prayer as a means of accessing the blessed life. If you liked the Prayer of Jabes, you will love THE PRAYER OF HANNAH, by Kenn Gividen."
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Summary: Perfect for the unhappy, lazy and gullible.
Review: "It will change your life!" That's what the promoters of this book promise. That should make you stop and think. The only people who want to drastically change their life are those who are desperately unhappy with the life they have. People who are happy with their lives - have satisfying jobs, good income, close friendships, healthy family relationships - are not so desperate to change everything. Why is it that so many Christians find their lives so miserable that they're always seeking a wholescale overhaul? Is it that Christianity tends to cause misery in people? Or is it that people with depressing, miserable lives just naturally gravitate toward this religion? Either way, Wilkinson has found his audience: People who have miserable lives, are seeking a quick, easy way to overhaul it, and are naïve enough to believe that chanting prayers in a book will do the trick.
In other words, this book is only for those who fit the profile of being miserable, lazy, and gullible.
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Summary: Great for separating a fool and his money.
Review: Has anyone actually read the Biblical story of Jabez? Jabez calls on the Hebrew god to make him rich, and -- lo and behold --the Hebrew god eagerly complies, helping Jabez to slaughter other tribes, steal their land, even hunt down and murder the fleeing survivors. This is supposed to be a model of ethical behavior? Of course, most of the Jabez crowd, with their infinite capacity to justify any atrocity committed by Christians against non-Christians, have no trouble eagerly nodding their heads at the murderous and criminal behavior on the part of a "man of God". Why, Jabez is their hero and his prayer will get them out of the trailer park and into a new mansion in Beverly Hills. A preacher told them so and it must be true - cuz it's in a book! So, the only question is - does mumbling Jabez prayer have any effect? The very god who fails to answer prayers to save the life of a child or to end numerous wars ... is this god going to suddenly start answering prayers so Billie Alabama can finally git hisself a new pickup truck or Betty Bible-banger can git her some of them press-on nails? Nope. The prayer of Jabez is exactly as useful as all other prayers --- which is to say, it has no affect at all. None except for lining the wallets of authors who are just smart enough to know how dumb and gullible some people are. But "The Prayer of Jabez" is not totally useless. It's very efficient at separating a fool from his money.
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Summary: Another get rich quick scheme
Review: There are only two reasons a person would buy a religious book, either he desires to learn more about religion in an academic sense or he is hoping to find himself spiritually. This book fails to deliver on both accounts. Academically, there is no serious study. I read the book in twenty minutes it's that short, hardly worth the ten dollar price. If you are looking for spiritual enlightenment I suggest you consult the Bible, Koran or the Vedas. Basically, he says repeat this line all the time and all your problems are solved. Furthermore, at the end he says oh yeah if I didn't rip you off enough all ready send me some more money at this address.
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