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Summary: Great insight into necessity for the disciplines.
Review: Modern, American, Protestant Christians have tended to, for most of my lifetime at least, gaze upon the idea of "spiritual disciplines" with suspicion, many times believing them to be monastic or mystic or Eastern in nature. But Dr. Whitney's book effectively provides great insight into the Biblical foundations of the disciplines. In fact, the disciplines espoused herein are Biblically based and taught, modeled, and reinforced through the teachings in Scripture. Each chapter deals with a different discipline, the first two chapters being the exception. The disciplines are expounded upon by the author with one oft repeated purpose, "for the purpose of Godliness." Whitney's theology is conservative, but no hint of denominational dogma or creedalism comes out in the book, it is simply a Biblically based work. The book also offers ample examples from outside the Bible as well. Examples of how others effectively incoporated the disciplines into their lives. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: One of the top three books I have read on my own journey.
Review: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life is absolutely one of the very best books that I have read in my own personal spiritual journey of 36 years. I would probably rate it in the top three that I have read during this time and I am a very avid reader. This book is about change. We can live our day to day lives and never experience any growth, but this book will definitely include change and growth in a believer's life. I am going to recommend it to my pastor, minister of education and music minister and any other believer I come in contact with that is serious about growing in their Christian life. The only reason I came across this book was I was cleaning and found it and it looked interesting. I think I got it when my aunt passed away. But, it was definitely a "I can't put this book down," type of book in my life. I would really like to see my entire church go through the study guide. I believe it would make so much difference in all of our lives.
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Summary: This book has been a great influence in changing my life!
Review: This book has been the book with the most impact on me outside of the Word of God. It has practical steps and illustrations on how to acheive a close and intimate walk with God. It plainly explains that having a close walk with God is not something mystical, but is something everyone should and can experience.
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Summary: A Classic work in an age where discipline is all but dead!
Review: This book is a definate MUST read for the Christian Person. The information is supported by a wealth of Scripture, and little (if any at all) of Whitney's opinions.
Regardless of where a person is at in their journey toward sanctification, this book will convict. This book forces one to ask questions that are not "comfortable". Questions that one might even lie to themselves about.
When we strip away the veil that we all tend to hide behind from time to time, when we look in the mirror honestly, we see that Jesus Christ is not manifest in our lives the way that He must be.
Donald S. Whitney has broken down the spiritual disciplines into clear, concise and easy to understand chapters. This book has served to wet my appatite for glorifying my God and my Savior Jesus Christ.
Contrary to a review above, this book is much more than a "Why" Book. That would be incomplete!! Whitney gives SIMPLE methods and grand analogies that make the disciplines easy to apply (the HOW)! Get this book and read through it often! Steven
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Summary: A Classic work in an age where discipline is all but dead!
Review: This book is a definate MUST read for the Christian Person. The information is supported by a wealth of Scripture, and little (if any at all) of Whitney's opinions.
Regardless of where a person is at in their journey toward sanctification, this book will convict. This book forces one to ask questions that are not "comfortable". Questions that one might even lie to themselves about.
When we strip away the veil that we all tend to hide behind from time to time, when we look in the mirror honestly, we see that Jesus Christ is not manifest in our lives the way that He must be.
Donald S. Whitney has broken down the spiritual disciplines into clear, concise and easy to understand chapters. This book has served to wet my appatite for glorifying my God and my Savior Jesus Christ.
Contrary to a review above, this book is much more than a "Why" Book. That would be incomplete!! Whitney gives SIMPLE methods and grand analogies that make the disciplines easy to apply (the HOW)! Get this book and read through it often! Steven
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Summary: Wish I could buy a copy for every Christian I know.
Review: This book is a simple and practical help toward Christian growth. Each chapter is full of the "how-to" aspect of living a life of spiritual discipline. But even more than that, Whitney displays a pastor's heart on these pages, urging his brothers and sisters onward toward the Christian life to which we are called in Scripture. This is not a difficult book to read by any means, but what it calls us to do is a lifetime mission. Buy this book, read it over and over - maybe once a year - and pursue spiritual discipline! Doing so will help you grow more and more like Christ, slowly but surely.
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Summary: Simple, practical, and encouraging
Review: This book is a simple and practical help toward Christian growth. Each chapter is full of the "how-to" aspect of living a life of spiritual discipline. But even more than that, Whitney displays a pastor's heart on these pages, urging his brothers and sisters onward toward the Christian life to which we are called in Scripture. This is not a difficult book to read by any means, but what it calls us to do is a lifetime mission. Buy this book, read it over and over - maybe once a year - and pursue spiritual discipline! Doing so will help you grow more and more like Christ, slowly but surely.
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Summary: Simple, practical, and encouraging
Review: This book is a simple and practical help toward Christian growth. Each chapter is full of the "how-to" aspect of living a life of spiritual discipline. But even more than that, Whitney displays a pastor's heart on these pages, urging his brothers and sisters onward toward the Christian life to which we are called in Scripture. This is not a difficult book to read by any means, but what it calls us to do is a lifetime mission. Buy this book, read it over and over - maybe once a year - and pursue spiritual discipline! Doing so will help you grow more and more like Christ, slowly but surely.
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Summary: Practical steps to grow in Godliness
Review: This book is a very practical guide to growth in the Christian life. The author, a pastor, seasons his remarks with many personal examples. I learned many tips and hints for personal growth.
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Summary: Highly recommended for all Christians
Review: This very practical and readable book should be required reading for all Christians desiring to grow in their faith. The author shows how the disciplines are necessary (and some are even commanded) for ALL Christians, a point that cannot be overemphasized in the modern church. The author provides the Biblical reasons to practice each discipline, provides descriptions and suggestions on how to start practicing the disciplines, and throughout the book encourages perseverance in the disciplines. This book can be used in a group setting, so members can discuss each chapter and their experiences with the disciplines. Finally, I would also recommend the study guide written by the author.
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