To Resist or to Surrender?

by Paul Tournier

Book Overview

Synopsis: No one has the right to equate Christianity with weakness or to imagine that the Bible teaches us always to surrender. The biblical message proclaims the sovereign greatness of God which transcends all lesser principles or standards which we might wish to draw from it. Man's great temptation is to want to know by himself what is good and what is evil. He wants to know whether he should withstand or not, but without needing any counsel from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620323605
• ISBN13: 9781620323601
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

The title does say all

This book is exactly about the subject indicated in it's title. Should I stand up against something which is wrong, or should I just surrender and let it pass. Tournier, in his inimitable way, discusses various aspects of this problem, well highlighted by case studies drawn from his medical practice. Hard to describe how fascinating this was, but I was amazed at the depth of insights the good doctor had on this issue. Mostly focuses on Christian perspectives, but not entirely, so those of any religious background or persuasion should find this useful.