Josh

Well, everyone has an opinion.

Revisado: 12-13-16

I listened to the whole book, even though my indications hinted at misguided theology and theory. It's a little bit of a force-this-down-your-throst type of approach at various points in the book. The authors claim that if I, the reader, didn't accept the validity of their claims, it is evidence that I'm subconsciously resistant and unwilling to change. An argument such as that is indicative of potentially unhealthy logic. I see it as dangerous as it could cause someone to inaccurately apply concepts to their life, causing more damage than good.
I gathered some useful information from their theory, but I recognize that they are viewing the world through their own unique grid, as we all do. Some of their expressed perspectives were limited in scope and understanding; trusting a horoscope to reveal insight into ones own marriage is too infantile in my opinion.

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Great insight for all relationships!

Revisado: 11-25-16

At first, this Christian book went against my Christian beliefs about what it does and does not mean to love those around me. Actually, I just didn't understand healthy, biblical boundaries accurately. Couple this book with The Anger Trap and I've made phenomenal changes in my relationships, especially in my own home. I really was backwards on a lot of my thought processes about relationships (and that's after obtaining a B.A. in Psychology with a 4.0gpa). This book is insightful. I'm glad I looked past the not so pleasant way it sounds at first. I just got used to it and then started to learn.

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Can we earn salvation by being unoffended?

Revisado: 10-26-16

I struggle with the idea that we are daily impacting our salvation based on how well we forgive. This is contrary to salvation based on grace so that no one can boast. The book had a very valid point in that if we withhold forgiveness, it will be withheld by God. However, the author seems to have forgotten that God knows our frame and remembers that we are from dust (Psalm 103). We cannot perfectly forgive others, because if we could do any task perfectly, we would progress towards not needing a savior. Read the book with discerning wisdom. If you are overly scrupulous, read with caution. Do not get tricked into thinking we can earn God's love and grace by impressing Him with our methods of human interaction. I derived helpful information from the book, but won't likely recommend it to my friends.

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Awesome!

Revisado: 10-26-16

Worth rereading several times to derive more information from it. I'm on my second time through. Very helpful and thoroughly composed.

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