I really like Andy Stanley's style of writing. His books are easy to read (not always as easy to APPLY) and straight to the point. He uses personal examples that lets the reader know Stanley's right alongside us in our struggles to do what's right.
"What's morally and culturally permissible is often not what's best for us" (32).
"I don't know too many adults who are living their dream.... We rob ourselves when we make decisions in the moment with no thought of how these decisions will impact our future" (53).
"You are not the only one affected by your choices" (156).
"Private decisions have public consequences" (157).
Throughout the book, Stanley dares you to ask one simple question: "What is the wise thing for me to do" (179)? Based on your past, present, and future hopes and dreams, is the relationship/career/financial decision wise? In addition to asking yourself, he challenges you to seek counsel from a few wise friends and to bring the question before God.
Like Stanley, I am sure that this simple question will forever change how I make life decisions. Thankful for his book.
I reviewed this book for Waterbrook Multnomah
Publishers Blogging for Books. I received this book for
free in exchange for a review of the book.
Sounds like a thought provoking book.
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