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Summary: False Teaching and misleading.
Review: Discovering a 'secret' prayer, a one liner that will score with God, as BW asserts, is the first tip off that this book is from the pit. It caters to those who want to 'use' God on their terms and get the goodies. No wonder its a best seller. But it's also a misuse of scripture. I hope people will be tipped off to this spiritual poison before they start wasting time following its advice. What amazes me is that BW wrote it. I gave it one star because there was no lower option.
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Summary: Agree with most of it.. good book to read through
Review: I think the principles of what Bruce Wilkinson is trying to say is a good perspective on what we should ask God for. Certainly we should ask of our Father to receive the blessings He has in store for us. Wilkinson uses illustrative stories. More importantly, we do need to pray for "divine appointments" to share Christ with others. The only thing I wouldn't agree with Wilkinson in, is his obervation & interpretation that this is what the verse is talking about. Though Jabez was set free, I don't believe it was so because of the reason Wilkinson presents. Lastly, too many people are going after the "Lose 10 lbs in 1 week" principle. I don't think we should look at prayer in the same manner. Read the book, but remember prayer as a partnership with Christ, not a way to rub the magic lamp.
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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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