Weighed and Wanting: Addresses on the Ten Commandments

by Dwight L. Moody

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Genres: Christian, Christianity

129 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1898

About the author

Dwight Lyman Moody was a predominant evangelist, author, and publisher. Raised on a farm in Massachusetts, he moved first to Boston, where he converted to evangelical Christianity in 1856, and then to Chicago, where he prospered in business. He gave up business in 1860 and engaged in missionary work with the YMCA (1861-73).

He founded Moody Church and preached in the slums, emphasizing literal interpretation of the Bible and the need to prepare for the Second Coming. In 1870 he teamed up with the hymn writer Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908), and they began a series of highly popular revival tours in Britain and the U.S. Moody founded the Northfield School (1879), the Mount Hermon School (1881), and the Chicago Bible Institute (1889; now the Moody Bible Institute).

Reviews

[Luke Watts · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very practical little book that gives a good overview of the 10 commandments. While Moody was a Gospel man, there is no doubt he wrote this in a different time, context, & generation. This means. some things just don’t carry over in his applications, either through an assumption of morality being imbedded in society, which leads to what can be at times, an uncomfortable emphasis on one having to become worthy of having faith in Jesus.Though I am sure that was certainly not his intention, the motivation to keeping the commandments of God are not rooted in the love of God for us and his deliverance from our sin. Still a thoughtful title with some great insights, but I would say to read with caution. The law directs us to our need for Jesus, keeping it cannot make us worthy of his work.

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit dated in the writing style and examples but still a challenge to we modern/post-modern Christians. Weighed against God's perfect Law I know I'm found wanting for sure. But praise God we don't live solely under law but under grace which enables us to live a life pleasing to our Creator.

[A.C. Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this to be a wonderful exposition of the meaning of the 10 Commandments & why God gave them to us. This is my first foray into the writings of Mr. Moody, and I'll be reading more of his work in the future.

Until next time, stay safe, and above all, be true to yourself.

That Aaron Guy

[Kristen Stieffel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a thorough examination of the Ten Commandments. It's very bombastic and confrontational. At times Moody descends into legalism, especially regarding Sabbath-keeping. Provacative and insightful. Well worth the reading.

[Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok.