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| When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives) | 
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Sales Rank: 16829
Category: Book
Author: Edward T. Welch
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Studio: P & R Publishing
Manufacturer: P & R Publishing
Label: P & R Publishing
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 239
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0875526004
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4
EAN: 9780875526003
ASIN: 0875526004
Publication Date: June 1997
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Welch uncovers the spiritual dimension of people-pleasing in what the Bible calls fear of man.
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Distinction Made Between Guilt Shame and Victimization Shame November 3, 2008
There are such good reviews written already about this book that I am not sure what I might be able to add as a review that would be helpful to someone thinking of buying this book.
I would say that its treatment of the distinction between guilt shame and victimization shame is another one of the many excellent points made in the book. Christ having taken both our guilt and our shame at the cross satisfies any questions about what to do if a person has sinned and brought shame on himself or herself or a person has been shamed by the sinful actions of others.
Those distinctions are often not made clearly enough by counselors and preachers. What does a person do about the lingering sense of having been shamed as if they have done something wrong themselves? Not many give satisfying answers to that dilemma. This book does, giving Biblical examples of each kind of shame.
Great Book! March 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. Very theologically sound too. An great reminder to look outside of ourselves, and be focused on giving God glory.
Getting the proper perspective on life February 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an eye opener for those of us who gotten the order for life completely flip flopped. Not only does it open your eyes, but lovingly guides you to a right perspective on Who should be big in your life. Hint: it is not people. This book will free you from self imposed or other imposed bondage.
The Fight with Fear - How People Are Our Idols! February 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Fear of man is such a part of our human fabric that we should check for a pulse if someone denies it." (pp. 17). Do I have your attention now? At our church's recent seminar on "How to Share Your Faith" the topic of fear came up as a main reason we don't share the Gospel more often. Since the Bible says that our hearts tend to turn all good things into idols, it should come as no surprise that the primary way we do this is with other people. And this idol impacts us in countless ways! From the back cover: "Pride, oversensitivity, defensiveness, avoidance of others, easy embarrassment, people pleasing, needing approval...You'll be surprised to learn how the fear of others controls you--and what you can do about it."
This is more than a self-help book - it is a theology book that reminds us of who God is, who we are, and how that relationship is supposed to look and impact all of our other relationships. Ed Welch is a counselor, but he is also a theologian, and he combines the two to really examine our hearts and our Lord. And his goal is not to dismiss your fears, but to place them in context. "If you have ever walked among giant redwoods, you will never be overwhelmed by the size of a dogwood tree. Or if you have been through a hurricane, a spring rain is nothing to fear. If you have been in the presence of the almighty God, everything that once controlled you suddenly has less power." (pp. 119). Knowing and fearing our God, exposes and cuts away the roots of our fears. Understanding our idols (people), show us how they don't deliver what we ask of them:
"People are our cherished idols. We worship them, hoping they will take care of us, hoping they will give us what we feel we need. What we really need are biblical shapes and identities for other people. Then instead of needing other people to fill our desires, we can love people for the sake of God's glory and fulfill the purpose for which we were created." (pp. 182).
The book is broken down into two parts. Part I is titled "How and Why We Fear Others" and Part II is "Overcoming the Fear of Others". His analysis of our hearts, our fears and the solutions to these issues are Biblical and Christ-centered through and through. It is readable and practical. It is helpful and hopeful! This is one of the most important books I have read in my walk with the Savior, and I urge you to read it as well! What have you got to lose - except the fears that bind you and rob you of your joy?
Must read! December 4, 2007
Anyone who is honest will find this topic relevant in their life. Welch exposes our tendency to be trapped into pleasing people instead of pleasing God. I have purchased 6 copies of this book to give away in the last 5 months and I will give away more in the next year.
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