Author: C.S. Lewis
Age: Adult
Genres: Christian Living
Publication Date: August 7, 2018
Publisher: HarperOne
Source: Hardcover
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Synopsis:
From the revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters comes a collection that gathers the best of C. S. Lewis’s practical advice on how to embody a Christian life.
The most famous adherent and defender of Christianity in the twentieth century, C. S. Lewis has long influenced our perceptions and understanding of the faith. More than fifty years after his death, Lewis’s arguments remain extraordinarily persuasive because they originate from his deep insights into the Christian life itself. Only an intellectual of such profound faith could form such cogent and compelling reasons for its truth.
How to Be a Christian brings together the best of Lewis’s insights on Christian practice and its expression in our daily lives. Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, this illuminating and thought-provoking collection provides practical wisdom and direction Christians can use to nurture their faith and become more devout disciples of Christ.
By provoking readers to more carefully ponder their faith, How to Be a Christian can help readers forge a deeper understanding of their personal beliefs and what is means to be a Christian, and strengthen their profound relationship with God.My Rating:
This was an interesting read. It took me some time to debate between a 3.5 and 4 star rating. I, overall, enjoyed reading this book. However, I was only fond of three of the fifteen chapters in this book. Though I didn't thoroughly love each chapter, I found that I was to be glean some informative points from each chapter.
My favorite chapters were:
- On forgiveness as a necessary practice
- On the appeal and challenges of home life
- On the importance of practicing charity
On forgiveness as a necessary practice
Forgiveness is one of those things that many of us claim we believe in but don't really pursue and live by. I adored this chapter and how much I was able to glean from it. The idea of forgiveness vs excuses really got my attention. Everything in this chapter spoke to me.
On the appeal and challenges of home life
This was by far the realest chapter in the book. It forces you to look at your home life and how much of a Christian you are within your home. Do you show kindness patience and love within your house? Do you care for your family as you do strangers? The reality that there is temptation in the home was amazing to read on. I think many people need to read this!!
On the importance of practicing charity
This chapter was a bit of a wake up call for me. It made me understand that my emotions and feelings have nothing to do with my duty to love people. Liking someone is okay, but whether someone does me wrong or not I am required to love them.
This was a great read. Definitely would recommend it.
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