Gods at War is the latest book from Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of Not a Fan. Idleman works through a variety of issues
that hinder us spiritually and calls them for what they are – not struggles,
but idols that we worship. From
entertainment to romance to success and to self, few stones are left unturned
in this book.
I read this book
without any personal agenda to like or dislike it. While I would not put it in the ranks of the
best books I’ve ever read, I can say that I am very glad that I did read
it. There were multiple times throughout
the book where he uncovered an idol that was in my life. I was very convicted as he explained why
these sins and struggles are truly an issue of idolatry in me. I think this book provides a needed point of
self-examination for believers to help us see the seriousness of things that we
tend to dismiss as unimportant. But the
beauty of Idleman’s writing style is that the book does not aim to shame or
condemn us for the idols we have allowed into our lives. Rather, he speaks the truth in love and calls
us to abandon these idols to embrace Christ alone as the Lord over our hearts.
Rating: 4/5 stars
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