The Workbook on the Seven Deadly Sins

by Kimberly Dunnam Reisman and Maxie D. Dunnam

Book Overview

We're uncomfortable talking about it. We may try to ignore it or focus our attention on euphemisms: challenges, weaknesses to overcome, struggles, etc. We convince ourselves that the evil in the world is caused by sick people who are nothing like us.

"Sin is real," write the authors of this best-selling workbook. "It's a part of each of us--even those in the church...All social ills are an extension of that which seethes and rages and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0835807142
• ISBN13: 9780835807142
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Upper Room Books
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 10.7"

Customer Reviews

Great group Bible study resource

We have used this workbook as a Lenten Bible study at my church this spring. There are about 20 people in the study and each person, at some point, has expressed how much s/he is learning and how much s/he enjoys the study. More than that, it has made all the participants more aware of the pervasive reality of sin in our lives, which has led to a greater desire for God's forgiveness and healing. The authors continually point to Jesus Christ and warn repeatedly about not doing things in our own strength or just "trying harder". They speak of the transformation that is only possible through surrender to the Holy Spirit. The study has convicted and inspired us on a personal level, but has also inspired great discussion of depth and insight. I know of many other churches who have used this study (usually during Lent) and I have heard nothing but rave reviews. Frankly, I am shocked by a couple of the negative reviews here. This is a great tool for study and discussion. I would highly recommend doing this with a group. Again, I've only heard wonderful things from other pastors and church leaders who have actually used this resource in a church setting.

Very good and informative

I found this book to be easy to read. I, not being Christian found this book to be highly revolving around the Christian religion showing many Christian views. I think this book will be most effective if read in a group instead for personal use. Overall this book served my purposed sufficently and I think it was written quite well.