True Christianity

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Summary: Wow
Review: Besides the Bible, this book has made the biggest impact in my life. Our culture has moved so far away from what Christianity really is. We have made it into something easy and comfortable. Charles Finney boldly declares the truth about being a Christian. He proclaims the truths that most present day Christians ignore or dare not speak of. Some of these include the indulgence in fashion, worldly pleasures, and material gain. My life has changed significantly after readying this. For example, I don't enjoy wandering aimlessly through shopping centers, I have disconnected my cable (serious sacrifice for a tv-aholic), and my relationship with God has deepened. I want nothing more than to spend time with him. No matter how much time I spend, it is not enough. People in our day have gotten so used to living life for themselves, of praying to God to satisfy their desires. The real goal of a Christian is to be a complete servant to God, to seek His will and follow it with our heart. Our Father loves us so much, how could we give Him anything less? I finished this book and have started reading it again. It may take a bit of time to get used to Finney's style of writing. He doesn't fill his sermons with extra fluff. The messages are thick and rich with material. The reader may have to stop and digest a page, paragraph, or line before moving on. After living in this culture for so long, Finney's message may seem radical to some at first. It seemed so to me, because I had pushed the limits of Christianity and tailored it to my life. I encourage you to read this book and become apart of the relationship Christ wants to have with you. I hope it impacts your life as powerfully as it has mine.