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The 77 Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians

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Fabry knows exactly how to present the problems with today's "lukewarm christians" and then how to advise you on how not to be one.

This little book packs a punch. The author helps you to know what to do to be an effective Christian by pretending to tell you how to be a bad Christian. It is not surprising that Adrian Plass wrote the foreword, because it is very much in the style of his writing.

Here are some snippets which I enjoyed:
On the page where you would usually find acknowledgments or a dedication, you will read instead
"An ineffective Christian never remembers to thank anyone under any circumstances. Might as well learn that before you begin this book."
Habit 1: Dichotomize Your Life. Truly ineffective Christians apportion their lives into secular and sacred components.
Habit 2: Make tolerance your god. Accept anything and everything. All viewpoints are not only valid but also equal.
Habit 20: Seek the quick, self-help solution. Look for easy answers. Trust your instincts.
Habit 22: Make music the big issue. Base your musical taste only on style. He even includes a hymn:
Come, thou Fount of every blessing
Give me what I want today.
Entertainment never ceasing
Paths of comfort line my way.

Lots of fun, but also much to chew on in this little gem.

Western culture is so driven by things that entertain or things described as "fun," Chris Fabry's approach to getting the attention of complacent Christians is commendable! The book is well-written and true to Biblical principles. Hopefully, it will stir the hearts of lazy Christians - who may not even know they are lazy Christians - to do more for the upbuilding of God's Kingdom on earth.

Great book. As you laugh hysterically you are truly humbled by the sad truth of it all.