Why do I do what I don't want to do - Jonathan Pokluda

What did you like about the book?

There were some profound moments in the book which have deeply impacted me. The virtues were also a refresher on principles we know but sometimes forget about as life continues at the rapid pace that it does. In particular the section on spiritual apathy made a mark on me.

What did you not like about this book?

I found the author would tell lots of his own personal stories which at times came off a bit shallow in the sections that he was trying to illustrate whereas it might have been better to unpack the Bible a bit more to massage those points home. He also tried to cover a lot of different topics whereas some of those topics could have been a book on their own - this made it feel like the reader was getting a very high level, diluted view on some of his topics instead of a thorough understanding. I also found his tone a bit arrogant at times.

Who would benefit most from reading this book?

Anyone looks for a fresh reminder/trigger points on the important virtues that flow from our lives a Christians. It will also help remind one of the deadly vices coming against those virtues which help make us better prepared and more alert.

Do you recommend this book?

Yes, but there are some things you should know...

If someone reads this book, they should be aware of the following...

The author does briefly mention the Enneagram which I am not a fan of. Another thing that concerned me is he mentions that one cures a bad habit by replacing it with a good one. People with addictive personalities must be careful with this statement that they don't replace one idol with another. The only one and true solution to curing any type of sin is through the forgiveness and redemption of what Jesus did on the cross and God has given us practical means such as spiritual disciplines to help us encounter intimacy with Him as we are empowered by His Holy spirit. It is important to know this so that one does not fall into a legalistic works mentality when reading this book.

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