Respectable Sins Student Edition: The Truth about Anger, Jealousy, Worry, and Other Stuff We Accept

By Jerry Bridges

Book Overview

Are you a respectable sinner?

Christians talk a lot about the "bad" sin of society. But are we guilty of overlooking the "okay" sin in our own lives, such as self-righteousness, anger, even anxiety? Jesus died to set us free from sin, even the sneaky, respectable kind. But before that can happen, we have to get honest, which is what this book is all about. It's a chance to explore "good Christian sin" and what to do when you recognize it in your life.

A powerful spiritual growth resource for youth groups, small groups, and personal discipleship, this book offers teens and tweens: An overview of how sin and the gospel connect so they have a strong grounding in theologyEncouragement on letting the Holy Spirit transform their lives and behaviorsDiscussion questions at the end of each chapterJerry Bridges' landmark exploration of tolerated sin and God's remedy has been specifically adapted (not dumbed down ) for teens.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612914969
• ISBN13: 9781612914961
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Th1nk Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher