Not in It to Win It by Andy Stanley
Is it possible to disagree politically and love unconditionally? The reaction of evangelicals to political and cultural shifts in recent years revealed what they value most. Lurking beneath our Bible-laced rhetoric, faith claims, books, and sermons is a relentless drive to WIN ! But the church is not here to win. By every human measure, our Savior lost. On purpose. With a purpose. And we are his body. We are not in it to win anything. We are in it for something else entirely. That something else is what this book is about. You'll discover: How to take a stand the right way. You'll learn how to make your case with a posture of humility and understanding, rather than being fueled by the fear of losing something. How to view politics through the lens of faith. Learn curiously, listen intentionally, and love unconditionally. How the life of Jesus and his teaching applies to modern-day challenges in a fresh way. The "biblical" stand may not be what we've been taught. Jesus never asked his followers to agree on everything. But he did call his followers to obey a new command: to love others in the same way he has loved us. Instead of asserting our rights or fighting for power, we need to begin asking ourselves: what does love require of me? Read more
My interest in “Not In It To Win It” came from working with high school and college age students. A few years ago, at a retreat for college age, the question was asked, “What is it you wish the adults at your church, your parents, and your pastor, understood about social media?” The overwhelming response was that their political posts, even the ones they agreed with, pushed them away. One statement made was that politics had become the god of their church. In “Not In It To Win It”, Russell Moore is quoted as saying, “We now see young evangelicals walking away from evangelicalism not because they do not believe what the church teaches, but because they believe the Church itself does not believe what the church teaches.” This brings us to the core of the “Not In It To Win It”. Looking at the lives of Jesus, Paul, and first century Christians, what was their response to the “culture war” of their time? A very anti-Jesus, anti-Christian time. As followers of Jesus, those that represent the Body of Christ at this point and time in history, how are we measuring up? This book was a challenging read at the beginning. Even with me agreeing with the premise of the book, I began to “fight back” against what I was reading. But the deeper I got into the book; my arguments faded away. This is not a book about burying our heads in the sand, holding hands, and singing “Kumbaya”. “Not In It To Win It” is much like John’s description of Jesus. It is full of grace AND truth. It both unifies and divides at the same time. And by dividing, I mean that Jesus’ way is accepting, but there is a way. You must decide if you are going to follow Jesus’ example or not. I imagine many in the church will reject this prophetic message. But there will be those that will prayerfully listen, and I believe, find a better path for those that follow Jesus. Get this book. Read this book. Argue, fight, and fuss with this book. Then share it with everyone you know. It is, indeed, a wakeup call for the Body of Christ.
Publisher -> Zondervan Reflective (May 10, 2022) Language -> English Paperback -> 256 pages ISBN-10 -> 0310138922 ISBN-13 -> 978-0310138921 Item Weight -> 9.6 ounces Dimensions -> 7.13 x 0.75 x 5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Church & State Religious Studies #2 in Christian Social Issues (Books) #2 in History of Religion & Politics
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