Humble Orthodoxy by Joshua Harris (Review)

Humble Orthodoxy: Holding the Truth High Without Putting People Down 

by Joshua Harris

(I received this book for review purposes.) 

Genre- Christian Living

Published by- WaterBrook Multnomah

Copyrighted- 2013

Number of pages- 84

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- hardback, list price $9.99, ISBN: 978-1-60142-475-4

Humble Orthodoxy, by Joshua Harris, may only contain 4 chapters and a study guide, but it is filled with information that all Christians need to read.  Harris takes a look at New Testament verses that help lead Christians to a love-filled life that is humble.  We should not become like the Pharisees.

If you want to know the best way to be the best Christian and still be humble about it, then this is the book for you.

Excerpt from this book. 

About the author- Joshua Harris currently lives with his wife and three children in Maryland.  He is the lead pastor at Covenant Life Church.

My thoughts- Humble Orthodoxy, by Joshua Harris, was an important book for me to read and it is important for you to read.  According to Harris, orthodoxy, “refers to right thinking about God,” (pg. 1) and as the title states we need to be humble about it.

I know that it can be difficult to be humble sometimes, but that is one of the most important things we need in our world and churches.  I believe that if people read this book and put the ideas into practice that fewer people would leave their church.

I did have a difficult time reading the first chapter, but the rest of the book flowed smoothly.  I did wish that the study guide was at the end of each chapter.  It works better for me.

Everyone should read, Humble Orthodoxy and apply it to their lives, don’t let the price stop you.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Humble Orthodoxy: holding the truth high without putting people down by Joshua Harris for free from the WaterBrook Multnomah “Blogging For Books” program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Why Church Matters by Joshua Harris

Genre- Christian Living/Spiritual Growth

Why Church Matters: Discovering Your Place in the Family of God by Joshua Harris

Published by- WaterBrook Multnomah

Copyrighted- 2004, 2011

Number of pages- 140

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, list price $13.99, ISBN 978-1-60142-384-9

Church is an important place for Christians, to help us grow and use our gifts.  In this book Joshua Harris shows us how to find the right church and how to worship when we are in church.

This book includes:

• How to get the most from the our day of worship
• Ten questions to ask when choosing a church
• Why we need a local church

About the author-  Joshua Harris has written books on dating, marriage and other topics.  He is a senior pastor in Maryland at Covenant Life where he lives with his wife and children.

My thoughts- I have read several of Joshua Harris’s books before and enjoyed them, so I was eager to read this one as well.

This is such a short book that it doesn’t take very long to read.  I enjoyed reading Chapter Five, “Choosing Your Church.”  We shouldn’t be going from church to church each week and this chapter lists and explains ten questions we can ask to help us choose the best church for us.

The problem I had was in Chapter Six, “Rescuing Sunday.”  Right away in this chapter Joshua Harris mentions that he thinks Christians need not keep the Old Testament Laws about the Sabbath.  I thought we were supposed to keep all ten commandments.  Does this mean that we shouldn’t follow the other nine commandments?  I sincerely hope not.  Our world would not be the same.

I would recommend this book as a guide for picking a church, but beyond that I would keep what you know about the Bible and believe in mind as you read this book.   

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Why Church Matters by Joshua Harris for free from the WaterBrook Multnomah “Blogging For Books” program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.