Give Up Something Bad for Lent: A Lenten Study for Adults

by James W. Moore

During Lent each year, Christians give up something as an act of sacrifice and spiritual discipline. Often it is something like chocolate, knowing that after Easter Sunday they can once again enjoy what they have given up. James Moore challenges readers to take it further―to give up something spiritually that they would be better off not doing. He invites all to seek God's help to focus on eliminating one habit or attitude that is destructive. Imagine giving up envy, jealousy, self-pity, apathy, procrastination, gossip, resentment, or negative thinking, how much better life would be.

The forty days of Lent are ideal to use this study and prepare to give up something bad while preparing to fully embrace the "Good News" of Easter. Study includes seven sessions, one for each Sunday in Lent and Easter Sunday. Each session features a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for personal reflection or group study, and closing prayer.

Genres: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian

96 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2012

Reviews

[Nancy Juliano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read, great discussions each week with our Christcare group.

[Gordon Currie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why Giving Up Bad Makes Sense

Never thought the inverse of giving up something good for Lent would make sense. Giveing up self centeredness. Now that takes effort and is beneficial to others.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Far too simplistic a treatment of what could be an interesting process of viewing Lent as a time for changing oneself. We could have picked a better book.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good study for any season

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy fast read and not super meaty, but it really was an excellent Sunday School Lenten study that stimulated lots of good discussion.

[Terry Buford · Rating 5 out of 5]

thought provoking

This study spoke to me and made an important difference in how I approached lent this year. I was convicted to focus on core issues.

[CapnKath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some excellent ideas for self improvement.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoughtful little book about looking at Lent from a different perspective.

[Clifton Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book challenges you to look inward at your attitude.

[Alexandra Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good perspective on Lent. If you feel like what you give up each year is not fruitful, give this a try!

[Roxi]

Bible Study at Christ United Methodist Church.

[Tanja Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very easy read. The premise of this book is great--the idea of giving up bad or limiting behaviors for Lent and then giving them up permanently. But it seemed to be written very simplistically; not much meat here. It would be pretty good for a Sunday school Lenten study.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this twist on Lenten sacrifice. Instead of denying tangible objects, the author focused on thoughts and habits - envy, self-pity, apathy, gossip, negative thinking, etc. What a better place this world would be if we would lay these down forever.

[Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking and fresh way of looking at the Lenten season.
Give up something to improve! What a concept.

[Richard R., Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great study. Give up a bad habit or a bad attitude instead of beer, candy or chocolate and become a changed person come Easter Sunday. Includes reflection questions and prayers.

[Eileen Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent book to read. I enjoyed reading and discussing it with my Sunday school class.

[Stan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great concept. Would/will be a great adult Sunday school study. Easy to read, very interesting, and each chapter can stand alone (if need be).

[Sue Bossley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some practical application of biblical truth

Lots of anecdotal wisdom for a child of God to embrace in this book. Easy to read and follow and encouraging for those who want a closer relationship with God and others.