I don't like Rick Warren's book, The Porpoise Driven Life. I'm sure many people have found some helpful insights in it, but that does not excuse its many flaws. First, he relies heavily on lousy paraphrases of the Bible instead of reliable translations. Second, he frequently distorts and misapplies biblical texts. Third, he has an erroneous- and dangerous - belief about worship. Fourth, he managed to write a book about the Christian life without much Christ in it. It's not sufficient to toss in an occasional reference to Jesus. Warren's whole program is man-centered and thus skewed. I really do not like his book.
If you need to know what your purpose is, let me give you a word: vocation. Dr. Gene Veith has written well on this matter. Here's a good appetizer.
For more, get this book:
But Rick Warren aside, tomorrow is the beginning of the solemn season of Lent. If you are searching for meaning, don't waste your time with Christianity-Lite, go to sound biblical content. Find a church that proclaims God's warnings and promises accurately and consistently.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
40 Days of Purple
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