Who Are You to Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism by Dave Swavely
Who Are You to Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism by Dave Swavely
The sin of judging and the error of legalism cause many of the interpersonal conflicts we experience as believers. Plaguing many of our Christian institutions, from churches to schools to families, these problems sap our spiritual strength and weaken the work of God in our midst.This helpful book defines judging and legalism in a biblical manner and discusses two often-overlooked biblical commands: do not pass judgment before the time and do not exceed what is written (1 Cor. 4:5-6). Learning to identify and avoid these problems will help promote peace and joy in the body of Christ and release believers to serve God in the freedom of his grace! All Christians have, at one time or another, borne the brunt of inappropriate judging and the burden of legalism and will welcome this book.
Review
Man! Dave Swavely goes where 'angels fear to tread'--or, at least, most Christians. What a delightful, thoughtful, and helpful book! I pray that every uptight legalist reads it! And, yes, I'm reading it again for being so uptight and legalistic about them. This book is so important for all of us who bear the name of Christ! What a difference it could make in the church!--Steve Brown
About the Author
Dave Swavely (MDiv) has written Decisions, Decisions: How (and How Not) to Make Them, Who Are You to Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism, and Unto Others: Rediscovering the Golden Rule. He coauthored, with Wayne A. Mack, Life in the Father's House: A Member's Guide to the Local Church and, with Harry L. Reeder, From Embers to a Flame: How God Can Revitalize Your Church. He is the editor of Whole Counsel: The Public and Private Ministries of the Word and many other books. His fiction includes Next Life, Haunted Man, and Words with Wings: Spurgeon meets Dickens. You can find out more about him at daveswavely.com.
