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Judgments: Rash or Righteous
When is it biblical for believers to make judgments? Priolo identifies eight forms of rash judgments to be avoided and offers nine guidelines about snap judgments. Includes worksheets.
- GenresCounselling
32 pages, Paperback
First published May 5, 2009
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About the author
Lou Priolo
59 books45 followersLOU PRIOLO is the Director of Biblical Counseling at Eastwood Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, Alabama. A graduate of Calvary Bible College and Liberty University, he is the author of The Heart of Anger , and The Complete Husband. Lou is also a Fellow in the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. He resides in Wetumpka, Alabama with his wife, Kim, and daughters, Sophia and Gabriella.
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August 28, 2024
1. Always give benefit of doubt unless evidence says otherwise
2. Never speak ill of someone
3. Make a effort to redeem the way you think about people if it is in contradiction to the first rule.
2. Never speak ill of someone
3. Make a effort to redeem the way you think about people if it is in contradiction to the first rule.
March 3, 2020
This review is similar to my review of Priolo's booklet, "Selfishness".
The Bible verses referenced to support the author's view that Christians should not be selfish, but rather love others and bear their burdens, were more than sufficient.
However, the glaring problem with this booklet is the author's extensive quotes & paraphrases from Richard Baxter's "Practical Works." From theopedia.com:
"Neonomianism in Christian theology, literally meaning "new law," is the doctrine that the Gospel presents a new law, the requirements of which are faith and repentance. This view is most often associated with the theology of Richard Baxter (1615-1691).
Opponents believe neonomianism changes the free Gospel offer into an understanding of salvation by works; i.e., humanity is not saved by Christ but by their obedience to Christ through their faith and repentance."
Since neonomianism has an insufficient view of the work of Christ's atonement, Baxter's theological views must be held to scrutiny & considered heretical to the true tenets of Christianity that the person and work of Jesus Christ is sufficient for all who believe. Salvation is by faith alone in Jesus.
On page 19, Lou Priolo writes: "I will rely heavily on the work of Richard Baxter for many of the points that follow." The author then proceeds to quote Baxter's "Practical Works, Vol. I" from pages 19 to 24. While this work from Richard Baxter may be sound, other works of his may not be given his distorted view of the atonement.
In this booklet, the author legitimizes Baxter's writing by his widespread citations & may cause his readers to stumble if they decide to read and study other works of Richard Baxter. Since the author makes no caveat regarding Baxter's unorthodox views, I cannot recommend this booklet.
The Bible verses referenced to support the author's view that Christians should not be selfish, but rather love others and bear their burdens, were more than sufficient.
However, the glaring problem with this booklet is the author's extensive quotes & paraphrases from Richard Baxter's "Practical Works." From theopedia.com:
"Neonomianism in Christian theology, literally meaning "new law," is the doctrine that the Gospel presents a new law, the requirements of which are faith and repentance. This view is most often associated with the theology of Richard Baxter (1615-1691).
Opponents believe neonomianism changes the free Gospel offer into an understanding of salvation by works; i.e., humanity is not saved by Christ but by their obedience to Christ through their faith and repentance."
Since neonomianism has an insufficient view of the work of Christ's atonement, Baxter's theological views must be held to scrutiny & considered heretical to the true tenets of Christianity that the person and work of Jesus Christ is sufficient for all who believe. Salvation is by faith alone in Jesus.
On page 19, Lou Priolo writes: "I will rely heavily on the work of Richard Baxter for many of the points that follow." The author then proceeds to quote Baxter's "Practical Works, Vol. I" from pages 19 to 24. While this work from Richard Baxter may be sound, other works of his may not be given his distorted view of the atonement.
In this booklet, the author legitimizes Baxter's writing by his widespread citations & may cause his readers to stumble if they decide to read and study other works of Richard Baxter. Since the author makes no caveat regarding Baxter's unorthodox views, I cannot recommend this booklet.
November 19, 2019
An excellent resource for anyone who deals with self-righteousness and pride (rash judgements). A short, scripture-saturated reminder that, "If you understood how much evil resides in your own heart, you would not be so quick to condemn others."
As to righteous judgements, it provides clear boundaries and wisdom for making biblical judgments, as scripture says we (Christian's) must do.
It also includes self-reflection worksheets at the back to guide the reader through conviction of sin, and repentance too.
As to righteous judgements, it provides clear boundaries and wisdom for making biblical judgments, as scripture says we (Christian's) must do.
It also includes self-reflection worksheets at the back to guide the reader through conviction of sin, and repentance too.
February 18, 2024
Lots of Helpful Truths about judging others and yourself.
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