Um homem segundo o coração de Deus: Dedique sua vida ao que realmente tem valor

by Jim George

Neste livro, o autor apresenta o plano perfeito de Deus para que todo o homem se torne uma influência marcante em todas as principais áreas da vida, tais casamento, criação de filhos, trabalho, igreja, testemunho. Um livro de conceitos e propostas práticas para uma dinâmica bíblica de vida para o homem de nossos dias.

Genres: Christian, Christianity, Christian Living, Faith, Family, Religion, Spirituality

232 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2002

About the author

Jim George is a bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. For over 30 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Jim has helped countless men and women:

- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.

Jim is the bestselling author of A Man After God’s Own Heart and two-time finalist for the Gold Medallion Book Award. Besides writing, he has served as a pastor, seminary professor, and as a pharmacist with the Medical Service Corps of the Army Reserve.

Jim’s leadership influence has helped thousands of men honor God by modeling integrity in the workplace, learn to be better communicators, and build a strong legacy for their family. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Talbot School of Theology.

In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.

Reviews

[Miguel Cisneros Saucedo · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Un hombre Conforme al Corazón de Dios" de Jim George ofrece un compendio de principios éticos y espirituales cuyo tratamiento resulta tan dogmático y carente de profundidad que difícilmente puede considerarse literatura. El estilo es el de un manual de instrucciones simplista, y el mensaje, aunque bien intencionado, se construye sobre una base de generalizaciones y una visión del hombre y la espiritualidad que raya en lo absurdo y, en ocasiones, potencialmente nociva por su machismo y rigidez.

El primer y más evidente defecto es su estilo literario. El texto se limita a una enumeración fragmentaria de puntos, subpuntos y listas ("No haga esto...", "Haga aquello..."), sustentadas con citas bíblicas descontextualizadas que funcionan como etiquetas en lugar de como fuentes para una reflexión. La información es plana y repetitiva, carente de cualquier tono poético o teología como tal. Se lee como las notas de un sermón básico, sin desarrollo, sin argumentación sólida y sin conexión entre las ideas. El salto abrupto entre temas (del "amor de Cristo" a un "estilo de vida de oración", luego a una lista de prohibiciones y finalmente a la "excelencia" laboral) revela una estructura demasiado superficial. El mensaje de Jesús era muy fácil de entender: este mundo, y todo ser vivo en él, habían sido corrompidos por las fuerzas del mal y, por lo tanto, uno debía renunciar a este mundo, incluyendo a la familia y a todas las posesiones materiales. Todo en espera del "reino de Dios", el cual se manifestaría en forma de un evento cataclísmico que premiaria a aquellas criaturas que más sufrieron en este mundo. Un mensaje tan polémico y extremo que eventualmente fue abandonado y cambiado casi por completo a lo largo de apenas un siglo.

No culpo al autor por no ser capaz de seguir una mentalidad tan extrema, pero su mensaje es aún más problemático. Se reduce a una moralidad cristiana basada en la evitación de vicios y la adopción de virtudes genéricas, presentadas como una lista de verificación para el "hombre de Dios". Por ejemplo: "No sea pendenciero, no sea amante del dinero, no sea altivo... Sea justo". La complejidad de la lucha moral interior, las tensiones de la vida moderna, las circunstancias sociales y psicológicas que dan forma al carácter, pero sobre todo, las contradicciones de la vida critiana moderna, son completamente ignoradas. El resultado es un ideal de masculinidad piadosa que parece moldeado en plástico: impecable, predecible y humanamente inverosímil. Porque, claro, para Jim el hombre cristiano moderno tiene permiso de acumular riqueza por medio de posiciones de poder a las que no tendría acceso sin títulos académicos otorgados por instituciones religiosas de enorme influencia social. En palabras simples, Jim George dicta a los hombres a ser materialistas en lugar de cristianos.

Peor aún es la sección que intenta trasladar esta moral al ámbito laboral bajo el principio de "excelencia", definida como "el uso máximo de los dones... dentro del rango de las responsabilidades dadas por Dios". Los "seis pilares" propuestos (integridad, fidelidad, puntualidad, calidad, actitud agradable y entusiasmo) podrían extraerse de cualquier manual de recursos humanos de bajo presupuesto de los años ochenta. La apropiación de figuras bíblicas como Daniel para respaldar lo dicho resulta forzada y reduce el texto a anécdotas de buen comportamiento empresarial. Se promueve una ética de la adaptación y el rendimiento, donde la "excelencia" parece servir tanto a la gloria de Dios como al éxito dentro del sistema capitalista, sin cuestionamiento alguno. Esto es absurdo ya que cualquier persona podrá darse cuenta que el Jesús del Nuevo Testamento jamás aprobaría tal perspectiva, ya que, al contrario, seguir las enseñanzas de Jesús presupone vivir en la pobreza extrema, abandonar tanto el trabajo como cualquier tipo de estudio, y sacrificar tanto el cuerpo como la salud mental en espera del Apocalipsis.

Finalmente, el tono es condescendiente y autocomplaciente ("Hermano querido..."). La anécdota del autor resistiendo las ganas de salir a correr para orar mientras escribe el capítulo sobre la oración pretende ser humilde, pero suena a una piadosa afectación. No hay introspección genuina ni lucha, solo un discurso tremendamente aburrido y contradictorio con todo el Nuevo Testamento.

Por todo ello, este tipo de libros no ofrecen una guía práctica realista y su estilo es tan pobre que desalienta la lectura. Representan lo peor de la literatura cristiana devocional: simplista, contradictoria y materialista. Es mejor leer a cualquiera de los autores místicos católicos.

[Mandy J. Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY REVIEW:

Biblical. Accurate. Basic. Practical. Challenging. Convicting. Uplifting.

These are just a few words I would use to describe this book that every man should read. It will take a man at any place in life back to the basics of his relationship with the Lord and how the Word of God can be fleshed out in his own everyday life.

BOOK OVERVIEW:

As a devoted Christian, passionate speaker, and prolific author, Jim George has taught, trained, counseled, and mentored men from all walks of life. He brings more than 25 years of ministry to this bestselling book (more than 110,000 sold), now rereleased with a helpful study guide and new cover. In it he explains that a man’s heartfelt desire to grow spiritually is all that’s needed— God’s grace does the rest. The reader will find instruction and be encouraged to make lasting changes to his:

* Marriage—leading, loving, and protecting his wife God’s way
* Work—cultivating attitudes and actions that make a difference
* Witness—putting God on display in his life and words

Within this book, men are invited to embark on a journey toward greater growth and maturity; to make giant strides toward truly becoming a man after God’s own heart.

[Jared · Rating 2 out of 5]

This presented no new ideas on how to pursue God. I had read Man Of God by Charles Stanley about two months before this one, and it was like reading the same thing

[Keren R. Mccullough · Rating 3 out of 5]

“It is not to be copy and pasted after the heart of God. Only that your very desire, longing and action is in pursuit of Him.”

I really enjoyed this book. It was refreshing and convicting to read. With simple and effective points on how to be more like Christ. I know if we realize how vital it is not to just be a Christian, but to be like Christ. To make him our one and only desire. To make him our everything. If we seek him he will grant us the desires of our heart….
I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
Highly recommend.

[Joshua Garner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a self-help manual with a Christian label, it is a sincere and Scripture-saturated call for men to walk and live in true Godliness. This book is thoroughly rooted in God's Word, and is a breath of fresh air in a culture that constantly redefines manhood to meet their worldly perspectives. Jim brings clarity, conviction, and compassion as he exhorts us men to pursue a life of holiness, faithfulness, and spiritual leadership. All to the glory of God!

What stood out for me was this books unwavering commitment to biblical truth. Jim begins with the heart, rightly recognizing that true godliness is not a result of changed behavior, but a result of a transformed heart. As Proverbs 4:23 reminds us, from the heart flow the springs of life, and Jim challenges us men to guard it diligently.

He doesn't shy away from calling men to fulfill their God-given responsibilities in the home, Church, and workplace. Each sphere is closely examined through the lens of Scripture; leading the family in love and truth, laboring diligently with integrity, and serving the body of Christ with humility. The emphasis on servant leadership and spiritual discipline was both convicting and greatly encouraging.

What is especially profound is the book's balance between instruction and exhortation. The gospel is placed at the center of this book, making it clear that any true pursuit of righteousness is by God's enabling grace. Jim beautifully reminds us that our striving for holiness and spiritual maturity must flow from our identity in Christ.

This book does not tickle the ears, it trains the soul. It helps a man examine his life in light of Scripture. it reminds us that faithfulness in things such as prayer, meditation on Scripture, humility, and repentance, matter greatly in the sight of our dear God.

This is a great book for any men desiring to grow in holiness, desiring to love their families well, desiring to lead with biblical conviction, and desiring to serve the Lord with undivided devotion. This book will not entertain you, but it will significantly contribute to your sanctification.

[Joel Osoba · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book shifted my perspective and my total adult and manhood experience in a positive way. It is instructional, practical, and intelligently written. Read it as a required reading for a young men's community group and I dare say everyone has the same testimony about the lesson gleaned from the text. Highly recommended.

[James Kyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoughtful, educational, inspirational, applicable!

[Frankthe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first book I read this summer, and the one that got me back into reading. It is a great book and it really gives an overview of how a man of God should live his life. The topics include the pursuit of God, how to be a good husband to your wife, how to be a good father, how to honor God at work, how to honor God at church, and how to be a witness. Now like I said it is like an overview as all these topics can be a book of their own. However, if you are a Christian and a man that does not know who to be a man of God I would recommend this book. It will give a man the overview on how to be a man of God, and though it gives you a lot to work on it does say to take things slowly if I remember right. After I would recommend going to other books that focus of one of these topics, which ever one God wants you to improve on right now. For me it was my pursuit of God, or organizing my quiet, or prayer life, with God. This book could also be for a Christian man who needs reminding of the things that actually matter in life and who need reminding who to be a man of God. It is easy to forget these things in our day to day lives.

I am sure I have problems with this book, but they must have not been that a big of deal because I cannot remember them, or course it has been a few months since I read this book. I am thinking about reading again though, but with the other books I want to read it might take a while to get back to this book.

Also for the women out their the authors wife wrote a book about being a women after God's own Heart, I never read it, but it might me worth checking out and if it is as good as this book I would recommend it.

May the Lord help all the men to truly become men of God and all the women to truly become women of God.

[John Cress · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is one that can bring you back to what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday duties that we can too easily forget about God. The book is split into sections such as work, spouse, church, witnessing and kids. Each chapter gives simple instructions on how to make improvements in each area. This is an easy read but not so easy that thought is not provoked. I would recommend this to anyway who needs a refresher and steered back on the right direction.

[Philip Meinel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book discusses a man's priorities as related to his wife, children, church, work, and witnessing. All these tie into God's purpose for your life.

'I challenge you as I challenge myself: Seek God's help in fulfilling His purpose by reading your Bible, finding someone to disciple you, and desiring God's will with all your heart.'
-Jim George

This quote reminds me of a great movie. Where are you men of courage? Stand up, love your wife, lead your family, read diligently, serve others, take responsibility, pursue excellence and find your purpose.

[Shane Burgel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, but I was hoping for a little more from it. It seemed a bit more like a textbook then a devotional and although I think I got some good ideas out of it, I wasn't blown away. I plan to read his other devotional book next so we'll see if that one is written differently.

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very good for any man. I think even college guys should read this as they will better understand their influence in this crazy world!

[Thomas Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Likeable, practical, safe, will not rock anyone's boat, but it is common sense approach with moments of enlightenment about how a devoted man should act.

[James Caulk]

Awesome book....helped me see how much i need to work on my walk with Christ.

[Brandon Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. Goes up there with Man in the Mirror. Did this as a men's group study and found the discussions to really bring light to the chapters.

[Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Husbands, read this book. If you’ve been married for 20 days or for 20 years, this is a guide to direct you in focusing on your relationship with God the Father, and how you will impact all other connections in your life because of your intimacy with Him.
Fiancés, read this book. I wish I’d put to mind ANY book on marriage before I got married, but I could not recommend a better book to get started with.
Jim George does an incredible on teaching the personal and relational responsibilities of a husband, father, and man after God’s purpose for their life. Without it being a difficult read, his text to live by offers a look at how a man is supposed to support and care for his wife, prepare and disciple his children, and relate with and be an influence in his social life. The biblical parallels George brings to everyday life are pretty spot on, and there was a never a moment throughout my reading where I just thought I was holding another “Christian Self-Help” books.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personally I'm a someone who has left the Church, but never abandoned my own relationship with God. Sometimes it I can get lost or delayed on my path. I found this book in the library and borrowed it without expecting anything from it. I just checked it out for the third time. The book is split into sections making it easy to go back and review it the areas in my life I need direction. It is divide by work, spouse, church, witnessing and kids. Each chapter gives you guidance on how to make improvements in each area. The book is clear and easy to read and at the same time I find myself in thought. I recommend this to anyone, someone looking for change or guidance in their life to anyone who faithfully attends Church. File this under required reading for Men.

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never give a book 5 stars because there is no book greater than the only true 5-star book, The Holy Bible. However, Jim provides a great and concise interpretation of what God looks for in a man. Never having a true spiritual leader or mentor in my life, I found this book extremely helpful, informative, and thought-provoking about the type of man that I want to be - a man after God's own heart. I will definitely reflect upon what he says and what God says in the Bible as I work on myself and my relationship with God and others. I am definitely excited about being able to take what I have and continue to learn and pass it on to others. God bless.

[David Alejandro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un libro que leí hace aproximadamente 10 años y volví leer apenas en este 2026. Está sencillo pero con muchas aplicaciones prácticas de cómo debe ser un hombre conforme al corazón de Dios.

Un hombre conforme al corazón de Dios:

1. Debe buscar a Dios por sobre todas las cosas mediante la oración y estudio de su palabra; para, que a su vez, podamos enseñar a nuestra familiar y comunidad.

2. Tener prioridades: esposa, hijos, trabajo, iglesia y el testimonio propio.

3. Tener un propósito claro.

[Sean Harding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid Biblical Christian principles of how to live a faithful Christian life as a man. Not perfect, and sometimes it does feel like it is (as it is) American but they are mere quibbles in the grand scheme of things, and this was certainly an encouraging and challenging book.

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, simple book that gets to the basics of what a godly man should aim for in life.
I have been reading it with a men's fellowship I was invited to and that made the reading experience much better.

[Matthew Pfeil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good to great book about being a biblical man. I would recommend this to a early-20's Christian or a newer to the faith Christian man.

[Fred Leland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uplifting and inspiring book.

[Emmanuel Mandela · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book had a profound effect on me. Jim George knows how to capture the heart of the reader.

[Deeps George · Rating 4 out of 5]

A powerful book that lays down the rules , practices and nature of a man who is after God’s heart should be. A recommended reading for a one wanting to be a better person and follower of Christ.

[Tim Finch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Autographed Copy

[Carlos García · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro que te enseña, te capacita y te confronta, todo para ser un hombre conforme al corazón de Dios

[Byron Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro que no pasa de moda y que me ha ayudado mucho pues está basado en la Palabra De Dios

[Reny Augustine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christ Centered

[Tyler Brophy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quality stuff very practical!