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 PrintableVersion Spiritual Living in a Secular WorldDaniel's daringSPIRITUAL LIVING IN A SECULAR WORLD Ajith Fernando, National Director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka, encourages us to put God first in our daily lives. He bases his chapters, which were originally talks given at a convention in India, on the book of Daniel. He does not do a commentary style exposition, but, using the stories, he draws out principles for godliness. This he does very well in a lively, easy-to-read style. He uses illustrations and examples from his own life in civil war from Sri Lanka, which make exciting reading, and the experiences of other notable Christians. From this point of view it is a varied and interesting book, but more to the point it is actually a very challenging book. He deals with very relevant issues, which affect us all, and gives wise counsel and encouragement in trying to do better in the struggle we all have in living for God. For example, some of the chapter heads which shows you the type of subjects covered are: 'Commitment in daily life', 'Peaceful living in a stressful world', and 'Facing trouble with prayer'. Bravely, Ajith, in using Daniel, does not ignore the last few tricky chapters which deal with prophecy. He confronts them in a refreshingly honest and helpful way and draws out some very useful principles about living for God today with an eye on the future. Today we are not encouraged to think much about Christ's return and our home in heaven, but this book points us that way in a satisfying manner. You never agree 100 per cent with every thing in any book, and here too, different people will raise their eyebrows at different bits, but the message and importance of the subjects dealt with ought to be read. It's easy reading, interesting, and challenging. Give it a go! Richard Hart, Downe© Evangelicals Now - December 2002 |
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