Synopsis
Breakthrough
book provides life-changing insights for Christians trapped between the
grace-killers of self-adequacy and self-righteousness. Embrace the truth
that humility and righteousness begin on the inside.
From
the Publisher
Who Are We to Judge?
We have met the Pharisees, and they are...us. That's because we are all
slaves to self-righteousness and judgmentalism. It's built into human
nature. We set "the standard"-the list of do's and don'ts-to
which others must adhere. Then we associate this predetermined behavior
with righteousness and declare, "A 'Christian' wouldn't do
that."
In this book, John Fischer points out that Jesus defined the truth in
such a way as to leave no one righteous--not one. We cannot be made
right before God by being "better" than anyone else. Instead,
by recognizing and laying aside the Pharisee in all of us, we can
embrace the grace, gratitude, and joy of the spirit-filled life.
"Don't buy a copy of this book. Buy six. John Fischer's paragraphs
are loaded pistols, his conclusions dynamite. Few books have the power
and insight to change the church. This is one."
-Phil Callaway, editor of Servant magazine and author of I Used to Have
Answers, Now I Have Kids
"I found myself saying both 'ouch' and 'thanks for grace' as I read
this fine book. I warmly commend it. Read it and laugh and weep and be
grateful!"
-Leighton Ford, president of Leighton Ford Ministries
"With rare insight from hard-won experience, John Fischer has
produced an uncommonly useful book for those of us prone to moralism. I
recommend it highly."
-Randall Balmer, author of Blessed Assurance: A History of
Evangelicalism in America
"John has put his head and his heart into this book and he's right:
We're all hypocrites in recovery. He's also right: The only safe course
is to feel the infinite weight of our own sin and to rest in God's
unlimited love and grace."
-David Roper, co-founder of Idaho Mountain Ministries
"This phosphorescent book surges with magisterial confidence and
the authoritative ring of truth because of John Fischer's courage and
raw honesty in laying bare his own hypocrisy."
-Brennan Manning, author of Abba's Child
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