Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk, Eugene Cho
Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk, Eugene Cho
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Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk

Author: Eugene Cho

Narrator: Lance Smith

Unabridged: 6 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: David C. Cook

Published: 05/13/2020


Synopsis

Christian Book Award - Finalist 2021 (print)!!

According to Eugene Cho, Christians should never profess blind loyalty to a party. Any party. But they should engage with politics, because politics inform policies which impact people.

In Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics, Cho encourages readers to remember that hope arrived—not in a politician, system, or great nation—but in the person of Jesus Christ.

With determination and heart, Cho urges readers to stop vilifying those they disagree with—especially the vulnerable—and asks Christians to follow Jesus and reflect His teachings. In this book that integrates the pastoral, prophetic, practical, and personal, readers will be inspired to stay engaged, have integrity, listen to the hurting, and vote their convictions.

“When we stay in the Scriptures, pray for wisdom, and advocate for the vulnerable, our love for politics, ideology, philosophy, or even theology, stop superseding our love for God and neighbor.”

About The Author

Rev. Eugene Cho is the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages (ODW)—a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. In his first book, Overrated:Are We More in Love with the Idea of Changing the World Than Actually Changing the World?, he challenges Christians to engage in justice workHe is the founder and former senior pastor of Quest Church. Eugene and his wife, Minhee, have three children and live in Seattle, Washington.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shelley on June 26, 2023

Thou Shall Not Be Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics should be A Christians Guide to Engaging Our World. Eugene Cho of course addresses our current political climate. But to be frank, this book challenged my thoughts, behaviors and motives in my Christian walk, not just how I engage (or......more

Goodreads review by Cory on May 09, 2020

Well-delivered Common Sense There is nothing revolutionary in this book, but it is a fair and articulate guide to involvement in politics for those who follow Jesus. I’m thankful for the book. The church needs it But I’m saddened that we need it.......more

Goodreads review by Josh on April 19, 2021

Cho strikes the right notes on several points of Christian conviction, civility, and conversation. At times his analysis of the issues seems a bit trite and simplistic; there were moments when it seemed like he compromised substance for the sake of rhetorical flare. There were also moments when I fo......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on February 12, 2021

Common sense consideration of a hot button issue. While I didn't agree 100% with the author's theological views, his perspectives on engaging others with love and compassion and humility were spot on. I don't typically get involved in too many political discussions - but as a pastor's wife, I have t......more

Goodreads review by Mary on September 28, 2020

Four and 1/2 stars. Excellent listen on audiobook. As a pastor and person of faith the author gave voice to much of what I have been feeling in this political season. We are to do justice and love mercy and walk humbly before our God and much of that humility is the ability to listen to other believ......more