The Seven Deadly Virtues
eBook - ePub

The Seven Deadly Virtues

Temptations in Our Pursuit of Goodness

  1. 160 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Seven Deadly Virtues

Temptations in Our Pursuit of Goodness

About this book

Our virtues can become our vices.Faith. Love. Family. Power. Success. Goodness. Generosity. Who among us wouldn't want to exhibit strength in these areas in our lives? It's hard to imagine this list being similar to the "seven deadly sins" that we strive to avoid, such as greed, lust, and slothfulness. But even so-called virtues can be harmful to our souls if we're not careful about how we pursue them in our lives.Todd Outcalt explores the fine line between virtues and vices, and he helps us to discern the difference between the two. Using biblical insights, classic and contemporary illustrations, and thoughtful commentary, he uncovers ways our flawed priorities and values can masquerade as healthy religious practices and goals. He opens our eyes to misconceptions of what true character is in the eyes of God and shows us how to reorient ourselves toward virtuous living.Pursuing God with clear motivations and pure hearts is not always as straightforward as it sounds. The Seven Deadly Virtues will help you recognize and remove the everyday stumbling blocks in your Christian walk that keep you from true spiritual growth and vitality.

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Information

Publisher
IVP
Year
2017
Print ISBN
9780830844760

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication Page
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. 1 Keeping Your Faith Without Destroying the Faith of Others
  7. 2 From Loving Our Way to God’s Way of Love
  8. 3 From Focusing on Our Family to Seeing God’s Family First
  9. 4 The Power of One or the Power of the One
  10. 5 The Lure of Success or the Allure of Grace
  11. 6 When Good Isn’t Good Enough, God is Still Good
  12. 7 Generous to a Fault or Overflowing with Gratitude
  13. Epilogue
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. For Reflection and Discussion
  16. Notes
  17. Praise for The Seven Deadly Virtues
  18. About the Author
  19. More Titles from InterVarsity Press
  20. Copyright Page