Every Christian Should Own A Lawnmower

Helping Others in the Spirit of Jesus Christ

Author: James R. Bray Jr.

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      Today’s society puts all the focus on me.  All the emphasis is directed at myself.  Why would I go out of my way to help others?  Why would I waste my time to do something nice for someone else?  In the secular world it doesn’t make much sense.  In the Christian world we do it because Christ commanded us to. 

     The book is very small, but includes some good information.  The book gives the why, what, who, where, when, and the how much.  It gives plenty of ideas on serving. 

     Bray mentions that we should serve others without expecting anything in return.  We shouldn’t look for anything to come from it.  If we do it ceases to be service.  Even if we do it so we feel better about ourselves it is not service.  Bray also points out that we should use our God given abilities to serve our neighbors.  We should use our talents to help others. 

     Bray teaches that you don’t have to travel a long ways to see people in need.  You merely have to cross the street to find someone who can be served.  Needy people are all around we just need to open our eyes. 

     Lastly Bray explains that everyone is our neighbor.  He gives nobody an excuse with this one.  Everyone should be out serving someone.  It should be a priority to serve others regularly.  Whether other believers or the lost it is important to serve often. 

     The only negative aspect about the book is that the author has no religious training whatsoever.  He is a professor at Blackburn College in the Department of Biology.  A doctorate in Biology doesn’t exactly equate to a degree in Christian studies.  Can the average Christian write a solid book on Christian Living?  Can someone without any experience in Christian studies write about theological things?  You as a reader have to answer these questions.  Answering these questions will determine whether this book would be good for you or not. 

Review contributed by: Seth D. Caddell.  He leads worship with his band Liberti.  A student at Ozark Christian College who spends his extra time reading and writing. 

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