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The book goes on to consider some of the great risks in the
Bible, such as King David’s military commander, Joab, whose uncertain battle maneuver
led him to say to his men, “Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for
our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good
to him” (2 Samuel 10:12, ESV). He also takes a look at the life of Paul,
missionary of God and risk taker who saw both the great advancement of the
gospel and deep personal loss as a result of stepping out on faith and risking
it all for God.
Ultimately the call of God is a call to risk. There is no
risk for God, who is not bound by ignorance as we are. And it is not risk for
us in one sense because we have assurance of grace and salvation if we believe.
But there is risk in that we do not know if our personal sacrifices and risks
will result in personal benefit in the here and now. Piper’s challenge is to
take risks for God’s glory, and that is worth our consideration.
I would caveat that, since this book is so short, a much
longer work is more worthy of your investment and will give you a bigger return
on your dollar. Risk Is Right was
originally published as chapter five of Don’t
Waste Your Life. For only a few dollars more you’ll get the entire
package, a book that I received when I graduated from high school and which has
benefitted me immensely.
I received this book from christianaudio for review.
I received this book from christianaudio for review.
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