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Publisher: Nelson Books
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Release
Date: October 7, 2004 |
ISBN: 0785260005
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Format
Reviewed: Hardcover |
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Genre:
Nonfiction / inspirational |
Reviewed:
2004 |
Reviewer:
Brenda Weeaks |
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How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated
By John
Bevere
“No one is immune. The rich
and strong receive it just like the poor and powerless. Some mistreatment
is laughably minor. Other acts are horrific, having the power
to wreck a person’s reputation - and even to threaten life
itself.”
When
done wrong, most want to get even. Bevere’s ninety-two page
book, packed with plenty of influential wisdom, shows us why getting
even gets us nothing. Bevere says “If we allow God to handle
those who mistreat us, we will mature and reap great blessings.”
In eight short, detailed chapters, the author uses personal examples
to explain his reasoning. His teachings are backed by scriptures.
The chapters are:
An Ignored Truth
Vengeance Is His
The Right Way to Respond
The Issue of Authority
The Role of Suffering
Blessed Are the Mistreated
Rising Above Mistreatment
Will He Find Faith?
One
notable chapter is number four, The Issue of Authority. Bevere tells
us respect is necessary in order to get one’s blessings. Even
though the one in charge may be wrong or doing wrong, it’s
not for us to judge, and defending ourselves may do more harm than
good. Another is the chapter six, Blessed Are the Mistreated. Bevere
tells readers about a friend who wasn’t promoted and felt
his race was an issue. Bevere explains to readers as he did his
friend why it should be handled God’s way and not his friend’s
in a court of law.
All
issues may not be agreed on by some and others may question a scripture
or two. That’s to be expected with an inspirational, self-help
book. The first time I read this book, I felt the answers were too
contrived. That once again I was being told to take the position
of a doormat. Who wants to roll over and play dead, more or less,
when someone is being mean to you? The second time I read the book,
I got it. I began to see situations in my past that could have been
handled easier with this kind of advice at hand.
How
to Respond When You Feel Mistreated is a quick read. The book
may be small, but the message is big. If you are a Christian who
needs help in dealing with unfair and unjust people, this is the
book for you. If you are judgmental about those doing wrong and
want to expose them, this is the book for you. Bevere’s sound
advice will lead you to a nonjudgmental, non-resenting, self-respecting
life full of blessings.
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