Unintentional Pharisaism

Following Jesus is not a sprint to show who among us is more radical, sacrificial, knowledgeable, or capable of humility for the sake of Christ. To follow Jesus means to do what He has called us to do, for some it may be something radical and extreme, for others something simple and everyday. This is rarely talked about, but our zeal for God can have a dangerous flip side. The subtitle of the book contains an explanation of its content: "How to Avoid Pride, Claims to Exclusivity, and Other Dangers Associated with Zealous Faith." Hot faith can have a dark side; spiritual fervor that humiliates others is a hindrance that prevents us from seeing Jesus. In Jesus' time, those who considered themselves the greatest and most zealous worshippers of God wanted nothing to do with Him. However, this book is not about the ancient Pharisees. Bestselling spiritual author Larry Osborne sheds light on six common extremes that zealous faith can turn into, and then explains how to avoid them. If you seek to follow Jesus with what you have, or if you are curious about the Jesus who brings rest to the weary and a light burden to the oppressed, then this book is for you. You will find that the promises of Jesus are still in effect.