In this way he broke all of the Ten Commandments that relate to loving one's neighbor as oneself - 5 through 10. This is a Christian classic that many in my church have read through and used extensively by previous pastors before me. Thee chapter on prayer was also personally convicting and edifying as that’s something I can work on more to improve.

The man who carries on an act of impurity is not simply breaking a human code, nor even sinning against the God who at some time in the past gave him the gift of the Spirit. Leadership is another short chapter that bring a different perspective, but something that is important for men especially.The impure act is an act of despite against God's good gift at the very moment it is being proffered. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide.

It is rich in biblical guidance, applicable instruction, and comprehensible anecdotes that allow the reader to better understand the book and the Bible itself. This valuable book focuses on practical discipline in many differing aspects of our lives in 19 chapters split into 6 parts. einen göttlichen, einen voll maskulinen Mann ausmacht, schmeiss Men's Health weg, das hier ist das Ultimative, mit allem drum und dran. R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and a visiting professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the current age in which we find elusive distinguishing a mere male from an actual man, this book is not only a must-reading, but also what I deemed it a whole university course, so to speak.

He is sinning against the God who is present at that moment, against One who continually gives the Spirit. It's an active reading, Bible rooted, a thought-provoking style that prompts you to engage and answer the questions posed in the chapters. This book was not only encouraging but also convicting, providing insight on how we tend to approach different situations, people, and God’s word.

He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books. This book brings the authority of a trusted name with a new flavour that will engage a younger audience. About 2/3rd of the way through, it was hard to keep going - perhaps because it offers so much to work on that it feels a bit overwhelming. The book is separated int0 different sections, which include relationships, soul, character, ministry and discipline. For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you.If you are married, the presence or lack of spiritual discipline can serve to sanctify or damn your children and grandchildren.