Sibling Rivalry in the Household of God

by Jay E. Adams

Publisher:

Aćcent Books

, 1988

Overview

Many of us have experienced sibling rivalry: poking, pushing, hurtful words that sting. Whether between children or adults, sibling rivalry is perhaps the worst kind of contention, and tends to be more dangerous, more vicious, and longer lasting than most. Unfortunately, what is true in our families is also true in the church. This book is about the causes and effects of rivalry among brothers and sisters in Christ and what can be done about it. It is the Christian’s duty to prevent such divisions in the family of God. When such divisions do occur, however, it is also the duty of Christians to turn possible disasters into God-glorifying victories. Every Christian needs to read and learn from the pages of this book. It may even revolutionize your church and you.

Key Features

• Examines the causes and effects of rivalry between Christians
• Explores how to turn defeats into victories
• Addresses divisions in the church

Contents

• Preface
• Introduction
• What Is Sibling Rivalry?
• How Is Rivalry Expressed?
• Results of Rivalry
• Occasions for Rivalry
• Loving Your Brothers
• Solutions to Rivalry in the Church
• Signs of Rivalry
• How to Get Started
• The Good Rivalry
• Conclusion
• Appendix A
• Appendix B

Product Details

• Title: Sibling Rivalry in the Household of God
• Author: Jay E. Adams
• Publisher: Aćcent Books
• Print Publication Date: 1988
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 155
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Interpersonal relations › Religious aspects--Christianity; Sibling rivalry
• ISBNs: 0896362361, 9780896362369
• Resource ID: LLS:SBLNGRVLRYHSHGD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:51:54Z

About Jay E. Adams

Jay E. Adams A.B., B.D., S.T.M., Ph.D. (1929-2020) served as a pastor, church planter, denominational executive, seminary professor, author, and lecturer. He taught homiletics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and was the Director of Advanced Studies at Westminster Seminary in California. He was the founder of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF), the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (formerly NANC), and the Institute for Nouthetic Studies (INS). He was the author of over 100 books including the best seller Competent to Counsel which launched the modern biblical counseling movement. He was the recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor awarded by the State of South Carolina.

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