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Promesas Vacias: La Verdad Sobre Ti, Tus Anhelos Y Las Mentiras Que Estas Creyendo (2012)

by Pete Wilson(Favorite Author)

3.99 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1602557462 (ISBN13: 9781602557468)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Grupo Nelson

review 1: Empty Promises by Pete Wilson tackles the tough subject of modern day idolatry in the lives of Christians today. From money to power to religion, there are numerous idols that sit on the throne of our hearts. But these idols are oh-so-deceptive. At times, they come to us as wolves clothes in sheep's clothing. Idols are deceptively good. Thus, idolatry in our own lives is easily overlooked, unseen, or shrugged off as we fool ourselves into thinking that nothing is more important to us than God.Pete takes the traditional definition of an idol and replaces it with his own, "idolatry is when I look to something that does not have God's power to give me what only God has the power and authority to do." With this definition, when we take good things - marriage, career, dreams - ... moreand pursue them with the hope that they'll make us happy, content, or even fulfilled - things only God can truly do - then we have fallen into the trap of idolatry.Throughout Empty Promises, Pete takes a systematic look at several common modern idols Christians struggle with today. He uses stories from his own life and of others to show the pitfalls of each idol. He also uses biblical examples to share how this constant struggle with idolatry has been with us since the beginning of time. But he doesn't stop there. Not only does he reveal what idols Christians struggling with, but he helps us identify specific idols in our own heart. Then he offers specific spiritual disciplines to aid us in removing the idol from our heart and replacing it with the One who belongs there.
review 2: I hate to be the naysayer but I read so many books by pastors that look like sermons or sermon series simply made into a book. I’ve been tempted to do the same thing. And why not? Here’s why not? Sermons prepared to be preached don’t always translate well into books made to be read.Having said that, I need to give Empty Promises by Pete Wilson, senior pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN, a mixed review. At times he is so “right on” that I feel compelled to borrow his main points for my own preaching. And then the other half of the time I found the writing quite trite.In Empty Promises, Wilson tackles an important topic that I haven’t seen a lot of books covering in Christendom: the hidden idols that drive us and turn our devotion away from God. His choice of “idols” are excellent and he covers the folly and solution quite well…about half the time. At other times I saw a disconnect with his description of the “idol” and the causes and solution.I must say that 2 chapters stood out for me as being most excellent. “Money always wants to be more than money” and “Religion lies” both struck a chord for me personally and as I seek to minister to others who find themselves in bondage to these idols.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers 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 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” less

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