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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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"Just do something": the title sums up the book well. The author takes careful aim at those whose think following God's will means doing nothing without some specific piece of heavenly guidance, and who thereby end up in a kind of super-spiritual paralysis.
But DeYoung's interest is not merely in point-scoring; he has a pastor's concern to help those hamstrung by fear of having 'missed God's will'. He emphasises that if we are living for God then God has undertaken to guide us at the points where it really matters. He emphasises a right freedom, and, crucially, a reponsibility, for Christians to live, grow and build within the bounds set by God's biblical revelation of his will.
DeYoung avoids falling to the 'other extreme' of teaching that God's guidance is purely limited to his revelation in scripture. He is thorough and pretty balanced, though brief, in looking at supernatural spiritual gifts, and at guidance in the lives of the Apostles. My criticism would be that he is just a tad too dismissive of the expectation of the Holy Spirit's direct leading into the 'good works prepared for us to do'.
With some inspiring stories about his grandfather, a simple Godly activist from the days where you had to get up and do something if you were going to keep eating, DeYoung challenges what he describes as the mere 'tinkering' of his own generation.
There is a great chapter on dating and marriage in which he encourages people to 'get on with it' (where appropriate!), and specifically reminds Christian men to be men: to take a lead and take responsibility in relationships. And it's good that he warns people never to think of divorce as an option if they've married 'the wrong one'. He does assume in passing that it would be OK to marry the innocent party from an earlier divorce; and perhaps it would have been good just to mention that not all evangelicals would hold that view.
I read through this book in little over an hour, but it will also repay closer study. Great for a 'refresher', or as a book to give new Christians or those facing decision time.
But DeYoung's interest is not merely in point-scoring; he has a pastor's concern to help those hamstrung by fear of having 'missed God's will'. He emphasises that if we are living for God then God has undertaken to guide us at the points where it really matters. He emphasises a right freedom, and, crucially, a reponsibility, for Christians to live, grow and build within the bounds set by God's biblical revelation of his will.
DeYoung avoids falling to the 'other extreme' of teaching that God's guidance is purely limited to his revelation in scripture. He is thorough and pretty balanced, though brief, in looking at supernatural spiritual gifts, and at guidance in the lives of the Apostles. My criticism would be that he is just a tad too dismissive of the expectation of the Holy Spirit's direct leading into the 'good works prepared for us to do'.
With some inspiring stories about his grandfather, a simple Godly activist from the days where you had to get up and do something if you were going to keep eating, DeYoung challenges what he describes as the mere 'tinkering' of his own generation.
There is a great chapter on dating and marriage in which he encourages people to 'get on with it' (where appropriate!), and specifically reminds Christian men to be men: to take a lead and take responsibility in relationships. And it's good that he warns people never to think of divorce as an option if they've married 'the wrong one'. He does assume in passing that it would be OK to marry the innocent party from an earlier divorce; and perhaps it would have been good just to mention that not all evangelicals would hold that view.
I read through this book in little over an hour, but it will also repay closer study. Great for a 'refresher', or as a book to give new Christians or those facing decision time.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the most practical books on finding God's will for your life that I have ever read. It appears to be a book for young people but it is not! If you are serious about knowing what God wants you to do in 2010, or if you are trying to make some major decisions in your life this is the book for you. Be prepared for a challenge and be prepared for a life changing view on guidance. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I had never heard of Deyoung until this book, but I will definately search out more stuff (he's on the Gospel Coalition site). An excellent book debunking a lot of modern methods for guidance, yet very biblical. I especially like what he says about God having a perfect plan for our lives yet we don't have to desperatly search it out to be in it! Buy this short book, pass it on, and pass it on again. Very clearly written, very practical, very challenging to me personally. I can't recommend it enough.
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Does What It Says on the Front Cover
The subject of decision-making and knowing the will of God is a contentious one in our day. The rise of hyper-charismatic theology has meant that most Christians are of the... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Douglas K. Adu-Boahen
Good, but be a bit careful.
This is an interesting book. I agree with much of what he says, we have all ground to a halt, terrified to move without some precise, irrefutable guidance from God. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Middle Of Nowhere
Is there such a thing as guidance?
This is an odd book, written from a very specific theological standpoint. At the end of reading it, you are left with uncertainty about the social background of the author, and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Wirral
Just Read This Book!
I bought this small book on the strength of a brief review, and do not regret it. DeYoung has written an intensely practical book, which is also thoughroughly Biblical in its... Read more
Published 8 months ago by I. C. Devereux
Do you struggle with decisions? Then read this......
We all have decisions to make and being a christian we want to 'do the right thing' which ultimately means we delay and put off doing anything!! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sue
A Wonderfully Helpful Little Book
In many ways this is 'Guidance and the Voice of God' for 2011, it's fresh and easy to read. DeYoung demonstrates a brilliant understanding of both God's word's approach to guidance... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. B. J. Williamson
So so helpful
I read this in one train journey between London and Leeds, I had plenty of other work to do but this was so good and practically helpful (both personally and from a pastoral point... Read more
Published 11 months ago by David Woollin
Excellent
Kevin DeYoung has written an excellent short guide to the intensely practical question of knowing God's will. Read more
Published 14 months ago by E. J. C. Yates
Amazingly inspirational
As one who used to always procrastinate - this book was a God send.. literally!
Short, snappy, punchy and straight to the point! Amazing read! Thanks
Short, snappy, punchy and straight to the point! Amazing read! Thanks
Published 16 months ago by N A F
DeYoung offers a rejoinder to the 'whispering god'
As long as I can remember I've heard Christian friends talk about 'finding the will of God for your life'. It's usually split into the revealed will and the secret will. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. McKinley
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