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So many people go through life every day just sticking to a routine and going through the motions, never stopping to consider that there are choices to be made and that even one’s small actions have consequences. Even people living with and trying to embody the tenets of Christianity can encounter pitfalls caused by not really examining their lives and decisions. This simple book asks readers to apply the rules of critical thinking and careful examination to their lives and their faith in order to avoid simple temptations or misdirection designed to offer false security. Instead of leaving fate to God, readers are encouraged to play an active, participatory role in their faith while at the same time submitting to God’s plans in order to continue along the path to salvation.
There is no shortage of faith-based perspectives that state that accepting God and trusting in him is all that is necessary to lead to a happier, more prosperous life. However, what sets this book’s teaching apart is that it takes things a step further and has readers look at the places in their own lives where there may be guidance that they are ignoring for the sake of an easier or more comfortable way through things. The author’s thought-provoking work combines critical thinking, self-reflection, and scientific approaches to studying with new ideas like taking a “spiritual selfie” or comparing motivations to key figures in scripture to create an actionable road map for readers. By looking for areas in their life where there may be deception from Satan and replacing those influences with the author’s carefully chosen and tested directions, readers will find themselves more in tune with their own values and, as a result, more secure in their faith.