Andy Stanley is the founding pastor of North Point Ministries in Atlanta, GA. I have been familiar with him for quite some time through his messages online, some of his other books, as well as the resources his church produces and release online for other churches to use. While I think this whole 'fan of a pastor' culture is awkward, I would say I am a fan of him and his ministry. So when I received this book, I knew it was going to be good, and Andy didn't disappoint.
Enemies of the Heart is written to shed light on the hidden (and not so hidden) debts that we carry within our hearts and helps to focus on how to remove these debts. While the book is divided into three sections, there are really three main enemies of the heart that he deals with: guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. Stanley describes each in detail, as well as provide the reader with the antidote to these enemies.
As I stated earlier Andy looks at these enemies of the heart as debts within ourselves that we try to pay for, but many times just leave us bankrupt. Guilt is seen as a debt from yourself to someone else, the 'I owe you'. Anger is the opposite of guilt, it's the belief that 'You owe me'. Greed is the thought that 'I owe me'. Finally jealousy is the concern that 'God owes me'. The problem when we live in these debt-filled relationship roles our heart responds to the world around in these ways. As the author continues throughout the book, he demonstrates that you don't have to continue to live in these debt-filled roles but can be set free from the debt if you are willing.
Honestly there is very little negative I could say about this book. Ever wonder why you reacted to that situation awkwardly? Read this book! Ever wonder why you avoid certain people, or they avoid you? Read this book. Are you tired of living your life as the victim, the pressure cooker waiting to explode, or the person stuck on things in the past? Read this book. Overall this is a great book and everyone should read it!
Five out of five stars.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review
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