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A must-read – 1000% worth your time and money

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021

John Mark Comer is one of the foremost voices for followers of Jesus in today’s world. He deftly and expertly unpacks complex post-modern / post-Christian thought and makes it approachable, understandable, and helpful for anyone. But it’s not enough to just biopsy it and help us understand – he continually points us to Jesus and the practices of Jesus, which have the power to change us over a lifetime. He wrecked all of us (in the best and most gentle way) with “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”, and now he takes all of us on a deep dive about “the three enemies of the soul”.

JMC has given us a gift with this book. His ability to curate, simplify, and synthesize content is astounding. There are over 400 footnotes in this book, and it is not a long, dense read! And yet, his words and thesis are the throughline of it all, and his down-to-earth, approachable style make what could easily be a heady topic one that is easily accessible and applicable to your life today.

I so want to regurgitate quotes and insights from my myriad of highlights, but I wouldn’t be doing JMC’s beautiful narrative justice. I’ll leave you with two heater quotes though…

“Lies, that come in the form of deceptive ideas, are the devil’s primary method of enslaving human beings and entire human societies in a vicious cycle of ruin that leads us further and further east of Eden. This is why Jesus came as a rabbi, or teacher. What is a teacher? A truth teller. A moral cartographer. Teachers give us mental maps to reality. In doing so, they set us free to live in congruence with how life actually works. When Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” he was simultaneously saying that we’re enslaved by lies.”

“…giving in to the desires of our flesh does not lead us to freedom and life, as many people assume, but instead to slavery and, in the worst-case scenario, addiction, which is a kind of prolonged suicide by pleasure.”

This is not a book you read quickly and remark, “That was a great read!” It is deep content to wrestle with, re-read, and prayerfully apply to your life.

Simply put, this is a must-read.

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Jkim

Juvenile, repetitive, entire book can be summarized in one line

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2021

Part 1 Devil: provides absolute no real
Life examples on what demons look like today. For example ouija boards r currently being sold in toy section marketed towards our children, also tricking them into witchcraft sorcery through entertainment like Harry potter, spells and sorcery, gives illusion of sovereignty w no need to seek God. Devil also enters our minds whispering lies of fortune/misfortune told through (it’s just for fun) tarot, etc … instead section covers;

story of Adam/Eve/snake, devil is real, enters our mind through our ideas, and via social media. Devil’s purpose: pull you away from God. To prevent this, pray. (Does this guy even know what witchcraft is?)

Part 2 Flesh: Overly repetitive, Provides 2-3 examples on an already made point. Use of space fillers is literally same as making me listen to a story w no point or purpose, but to waste time.

By providing examples/def of Flesh repeated/extensively covered through span of 3 chapters. states nothing more than that we’re not animals, have the choice/option to choose, have discipline, walk like Jesus, to do so, pray. (Thanx for the tip)

Part 3 world: Again fails to provide real life examples of devil in our everyday life. could have so easily mentioned of so many demonic practices pushed by today’s Hollywood pop culture, advocating for vulgar music such as #wap, how Beyoncé’s “alter ego” Sasha fierce is of the devil taking over the body, what about MK ULTRA, MIND CONTROL, literally so many different ways, sadly the example he chose to use was

CD burning, how piracy has become a norm, which ultimately gives thought of theft as also being normal. (Who burns CD these days?!)

author more concerned of how readers may perceive wrong idea/viewpoint than actual teaching. (Don’t get the idea of, don’t think I am etc …)

Author more concerned w “flexing” philosophy education than teaching

Author more concerned on his perception/appearance/performance than teaching. section 1 has high usage of uncommonly used words, which quickly dwindles down to zero soon after.

Author more concerned on “playing safe” appeasing to the “cancel culture” in message. no conviction, power, persuasion in teaching. Very blah, step below “Luke warm” at best. What a waste of time and energy

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Goldtru

Good book but problem with Bonhoeffer reference

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2021

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I feel churlish for writing this, but Bonhoeffer was not executed by a firing squad - at least, not according to Eric Metaxas’ biography. He was hanged, and he wasn’t stripped naked either, at least not when he died. It’s a shame that Pastor Comer didn’t check that more carefully, especially given how important Bonhoeffer is and was.

Other than that, this book is very helpful. Thank you for writing it.

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Kelly Hays

A Guide to Joy

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022

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A beautifully written call to a radical journey toward inner peace. A book that renews the simple message that contentment, fulfillment and purpose in life are not found in chasing and conquest in the world around us but rather in the battle of competing ideas especially those within. I believe it is a book that will encourage the reader to action, towards transformation. I feel in my case it settles the issue that Christ’s invitation to follow Him is a lifelong journey. Discovering the joy of Gods presence is also in simple submission of my will in obedience to Him in this moment.

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Michael

Clear and nice read

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022

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It's good to be remembered about our position in Jesus. Sometimes we make a big deal about the difficulties we faces, relationship, loneliness and so on but the way out to all those things is simple.
So simple that you tend to not believe it. Thank you John for the explanations and notes about the spiritual warfare. We already have what we have to be happy if only we could stop to believe lies and be deceitful by our own way of living.

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DGROBBY

A well spoken author

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022

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I've listened to podcasts from this author and like his style and delivery. His messages resonate with me and will continue to seek him out.

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nlenzi

Nothing original but deeply impactful

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2021

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There’s not too much in this book that I haven’t heard before. A lot of that may just be we are listening to similar voices but with that said I still enjoyed this book and will be recommending it to other group leaders whose groups are wrestling with similar lies within their groups.

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Taylor C.

One of the best Christian living books I've read in a long time.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022

Comer's biblical interpretation is a bit suspect at times, and his theological ambiguity can be frustrating. However, he views as his greatest contribution his work on spiritual formation in a secular age, and this is where this book absolutely nails it.

He has his finger on the pulse of the post-Christian West's felt needs (anxiety, fear, depression, anger, isolation). He understands the real needs behind the felt needs (tools to fight the three enemies of the human soul, the world, the flesh, and the devil). He helpfully and faithfully retrieves the resources the church has used since ancient times to fight those three enemies (Bible study and prayer, fasting and confession, church involvement). And he communicates it all in a way that is accessible and understandable to the contemporary reader.

This is one of the best new Christian living books I've read in a long time.

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Linda Bumba

Live No Lies

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022

Live No Lies
A well-written book about telling the truth and why we need to do so. Often, we hear lies that sound so much like the truth, that we accept them as truth.

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Kathryn

Such an important read!

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021

This may be one of the most important books you could read this year! In a world that villainizes people, Comer identifies the devil, the flesh, and the world as the real enemies that sabotage peace. The book is tirelessly researched, yet Comer never loses his own voice, which rings like a chat with a wise old friend. In Live No Lies, Comer walks you through his points, clear, and practical, but never loses a sense of hope. Definitely worth your time and attention!

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Walking out the Truth

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021

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I recently finished Jackie Hill Perry's Holier Than Thou and was very moved to ask God to expand my view of Him and pursue holiness more intentionally. I was wondering how to walk out pursuing holiness when I saw this book was coming out in September. I signed up for the book launch to get my hands on it sooner. I am thankful. It is a simple read in John Mark Comer's communication style which is very conversational. It is also straight forward look at culture, flesh, sin, and our response to pursing holiness and the battle for attention and souls.

Walking this out is not simple, but Comer gives some great practices to weave into daily life as we walk in the Spirit and Resist the Devil. He pulls no punches and gives a great overview of what the world, flesh and Satan are and how we can resist and how we can become accomplices. He gives the reader much to chew on but also doable actions as we put ourselves in spaces to allow the Holy Spirit to work in us.

I highly recommend this book. I think it would make a good group study for accountability or discipleship. It is an easy read, but also challenging us to work out our salvation. Comer invites all to a full, abiding life with light and truth.

I was given an advanced copy from Waterbrook publishing to review. All opinions are mine. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered more copies already to share.

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Andrew

Enjoyable Read for this Catholic

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2021

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This book is great food for thought, prayer and conversation. I found that I enjoyed the formatting early on but grew weary from the insights John Mark felt necessary to give on the culture at large as opposed to the individual soul's battle against the Devil, Flesh and World.

I really do appreciate his appreciation and respect for the Monastic tradition and Catholicism in general but there are points where it seems he just fails to try and understand what the Catholic actually teaches on the matter. The most glaring example is his views on sacramental confession. Regarding confession, I think there is great value to the soul to have a small community you can share ALL of your sins with. It is such a human experience to share these things with friends, family and community but that cannot replace the Sacramental reconciliation offered through the Church (John 20:23).

Okay, diatribe over.

This book is worth reading for Christians from all traditions if you are seeking ways to combat Satan and his works in your life... seeking to re-wire your body to pursue what is good, true and beautiful... or seeking to understand how and why our world is so hostile to the Way of Jesus in 2021. I appreciate John Mark and his contributions to the Church are so welcome. This book will help you grow closer to Jesus especially when reading and mediating on the accompanying scripture recommended at the end of each section.

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