Accidental Pharisees
Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith
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4.6 • 35 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Zealous faith can have a dangerous, dark side. While recent calls for radical Christians have challenged many to be more passionate about their faith, the down side can be a budding arrogance and self-righteousness that “accidentally” sneaks into our outlook.
In Accidental Pharisees, bestselling author Larry Osborne diagnoses nine of the most common traps that can ensnare Christians on the road to a deeper life of faith. Rejecting attempts to turn the call to follow Christ into a new form of legalism, he shows readers how to avoid the temptations of pride, exclusivity, legalism, and hypocrisy,
Larry reminds us that attempts to fan the flames of full-on discipleship and call people to Christlikeness should be rooted in love and humility. Christians stirred by calls to radical discipleship, but unsure how to respond, will be challenged and encouraged to develop a truly Christlike zeal for God.
Customer Reviews
Incredible...
I had no idea what I was hiding. Each page of this book is backed with relevant and at times convicting scripture to establish Osborne's points. Brilliant read for those aspiring to the person of Jesus and for Christians who simply need freedom from themselves!
Accidental Pharisees
Wonderfully written! Larry Osborn takes an "out of the box" look at how we as Christians, unwittingly conduct ourselves as Pharisees.
This book made me take a hard look into the mirror of my own behavior and see the Pharisee in me, and helped me to be aware of it and to trust God to lead me away from those behaviors.
I highly recommend this book!
Stunning & Stirring!
I read this book straight through! It's convicting, encouraging, and best of all, refreshingly authentic. A veritable roadmap for staying between the ditches of error and arrogance. The most poignant book on the Christian faith I've read in many years, maybe ever!