I Am a Follower: The Way, Truth and Life of Following Jesus by Leonard Sweet is a Christian living book that explains how Christians in today's world use ideology from corporate culture to define their religious practices.
In business, we are used to striving to be leaders. In the worship of God, however, we are commanded in the Bible to be followers. Sweet uses metaphors and prose to expose gospel and identify practical applications on following Jesus. Instead of trying to lead others, a life of dedication in following Jesus is the way to the truth. After all, Jesus said to follow him. Not to lead.
This book is an easy, if not amusing read at times. I particularly liked the quote about experimentation on rats (see if you can find it!). Having been there, done that in my own past, this was a very good example for me!
Breaking away from the cultural norms of today to do what was commanded thousands of years ago is not an easy idea to process. However, it relieves the Christian from the pressure and burden of trying to be something he is not.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from Thomas Nelson publishers in exchange for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion here is entirely my own.
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