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Summary: WWJD
Review: MERIT: This is one of the most read Christian classics written in the United States. It spawned the WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) craze of bracelets, toys, binders, etc. For these reasons alone it should make a person curious enough to read it.PLOT: As can be gleaned from other reviews the plot is simple. A fancy church is confronted with a man from the streets who offers them a good chastening for being snobs and promptly dies, causing the church to rethink it's existence. Several church members make a vow to ask the question, "What would Jesus do?" before every decision for the next year. The books traces their lives during that year. POSITIVES: The very plot alone is inspirational enough to make it a good read. As I wrote before, this book has caused quite a stir (another reason to read it). NEGATIVES: This may cause some debate, but too often the question WWJD is answered assuming that Jesus is an evangelical Christian from the frontier stream of Americana. Some of it holds water, some of it would be hard to defend using only Scripture. The style of writing is OK, but a little contrived for the sake of delivering the message. I found myself wondering why it has sold so many copies and later discovered that it was sort of like the great holiday movie classic, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, in that it was offered in the public domain. RECOMMENDATION: I read it, was not overly moved, and when I was finished I thought to myself, "Hmmm, that's what the book was all about." I then went on to the next book. If reading Christian classics inspires you, read the book. It certainly is a classic. If you want to be challenged in the depths of your soul on living the Christian life, read something by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
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Summary: WWJD
Review: MERIT: This is one of the most read Christian classics written in the United States. It spawned the WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) craze of bracelets, toys, binders, etc. For these reasons alone it should make a person curious enough to read it. PLOT: As can be gleaned from other reviews the plot is simple. A fancy church is confronted with a man from the streets who offers them a good chastening for being snobs and promptly dies, causing the church to rethink it's existence. Several church members make a vow to ask the question, "What would Jesus do?" before every decision for the next year. The books traces their lives during that year. POSITIVES: The very plot alone is inspirational enough to make it a good read. As I wrote before, this book has caused quite a stir (another reason to read it). NEGATIVES: This may cause some debate, but too often the question WWJD is answered assuming that Jesus is an evangelical Christian from the frontier stream of Americana. Some of it holds water, some of it would be hard to defend using only Scripture. The style of writing is OK, but a little contrived for the sake of delivering the message. I found myself wondering why it has sold so many copies and later discovered that it was sort of like the great holiday movie classic, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, in that it was offered in the public domain. RECOMMENDATION: I read it, was not overly moved, and when I was finished I thought to myself, "Hmmm, that's what the book was all about." I then went on to the next book. If reading Christian classics inspires you, read the book. It certainly is a classic. If you want to be challenged in the depths of your soul on living the Christian life, read something by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
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Summary: Will make you think
Review: Mr. Sheldon's book will make you think hard about Christian discipleship, and what it would mean in your own life. Unfortunately for the world at large, most people who are Christians in the sense that they attend a Christian church, are not disciples of Christ in any significant sense of the word. Usually not from malice or any great evil, but stemming from their own comfort in their world as it stands. It's very easy to get used to a given way of life, and not to challenge yourself regularly about your behavior.
Unfortunately the time the book was written does show through heavily in a lot of places, which mars it's message somewhat. Many of the people in the book are drawn into the fight against the "saloon", which was the big fight of the era, ending of course with Prohibition. While I can see why Christians of that era felt impelled to fight saloon interests, I think they were making a basic mistake in discipleship that still occurs regularly today. Christ didn't help "the poor" or fight "the establishment". He helped people who needed help, and chastized people who needed chastizing - right in front of him. People were always particular to him, not part of mass movements. It's easy to think of how many more people you could help with a movement than with your own hands, but in the end helping people yourself, and more than that helping individuals is what the Christian message is all about. "Love thy neighbor as thyself."
Sermon over. It's a good book, just remember that no one, not even Mr. Sheldon can answer the question of "What would Jesus do?" for your life. Only you can do that.
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Summary: AWESOME! MUST READ!
Review: picked up the book and could not put it down. great Christian fiction! But most importantly, it will challenge you in a way you've never imagined. You can not continue to read the book without asking yourself What Would Jesus Do. Be prepared to be challenged... once you open this book, there is no turning back.
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Summary: Every Christian should ponder this book
Review: This book asked the question "What Would Jesus Do," a full century before it was fashionable to wear such phrase on bracelets, necklaces, t-shirts, etc. Set in the late 1800's, a pastor challenges his church to take a pledge: to make no decisions before first asking "what would Jesus do." As a result, many lives were changed. Many who took that pledge suffered for it. The book itself I suppose isn't the highest quality writing, nor the plot that intriguing. However, in the case of this book, that's not what's most important. The author really challenged me to ponder what true "sacrifice" is. I think most any modern American reader of this book would have to admit that very few today have any idea what it means to truly suffer for Christ, and to give up all to follow him. America has been so blessed that we've forgotten what sacrifice means. It is a sad indictment on the True Church that some of the fastest growing "churches" in America and across the world today thrive because of a "health and wealth" gospel. It makes me wonder how many in modern "churches" would take the pledge to first ask "What Would Jesus Do?" and to follow through with it. I'm afraid there wouldn't be many.
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Summary: Every Christian should ponder this book
Review: This book asked the question "What Would Jesus Do," a full century before it was fashionable to wear such phrase on bracelets, necklaces, t-shirts, etc. Set in the late 1800's, a pastor challenges his church to take a pledge: to make no decisions before first asking "what would Jesus do." As a result, many lives were changed. Many who took that pledge suffered for it. The book itself I suppose isn't the highest quality writing, nor the plot that intriguing. However, in the case of this book, that's not what's most important. The author really challenged me to ponder what true "sacrifice" is. I think most any modern American reader of this book would have to admit that very few today have any idea what it means to truly suffer for Christ, and to give up all to follow him. America has been so blessed that we've forgotten what sacrifice means. It is a sad indictment on the True Church that some of the fastest growing "churches" in America and across the world today thrive because of a "health and wealth" gospel. It makes me wonder how many in modern "churches" would take the pledge to first ask "What Would Jesus Do?" and to follow through with it. I'm afraid there wouldn't be many.
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Summary: The way it should be walked....
Review: This book asks the question "What would Jesus do?". It takes you to a church where this beggar changed the lives of many in that congregation. As the story unfolds you start feeling the way they did and you'll find yourself asking "what would Jesus do?" in every situation you find yourself into. If you bear the name of Christ you should walk as he walked and this book shows the sacrifice of many who did. I Highly recommend it and I will save my copy for my child so that he learns the way it should be walked.
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Summary: Reflective
Review: This book causes you to think thoughts you might not otherwise consider. It encourages a fresh approach to Christianity, a more authentic application of the teachings of Jesus.
The author's intent is to cut readers away from their preconceptions and see things without cultural limitations. He talks about the "divine impulse" and quotes the Scripture that the Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth. Sheldon writes, "If Jesus' example is the example for the world to follow; it certainly must be feasible to follow it." This book aims to demonstrate how practical Christianity is lived out in the day to day world.
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Summary: The Most Inspirational Book I Have Read!!!
Review: This book is wonderful! It's one of the few books I have read with so many characters. You get to knew each and everyone of them in great detail. It has many good morals in it. It's a very powerful book, emotionally. It sends out a message that everyone should know. I could barely put the book down! I learned things from it that may help me in everyday life.
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Summary: Life changing lecture!!!
Review: This book not only challenges you to do what Jesus would do in your place, but to KNOW WHO JESUS IS, so you can BE SURE that what you do is wwjd in your place.
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