The Seven Deadly Sins--and how to overcome life's most toxic habits.
The idea of sin today evokes smirks rather than shudders. We find it hard to see why our ancestors got so agitated about it. But by examining each of the Seven Deadly Sins in turn, Graham Tomlin restores sin to its proper place as something to be deeply feared. He shows that, whilst contemporary culture reverses traditional wisdom and finds each sin seductive in different way, these practices are destructive habits that ruin lives, relationships, and societies. Finally, he shows how the Christian faith offers resources to help defeat these habits and replace them with more constructive ones. Writing for all those interested in personal spirituality and philosophy, the author offers an accessible guide to wise living.
The idea of sin today evokes smirks rather than shudders. We find it hard to see why our ancestors got so agitated about it. But by examining each of the Seven Deadly Sins in turn, Graham Tomlin restores sin to its proper place as something to be deeply feared. He shows that, whilst contemporary culture reverses traditional wisdom and finds each sin seductive in different way, these practices are destructive habits that ruin lives, relationships, and societies. Finally, he shows how the Christian faith offers resources to help defeat these habits and replace them with more constructive ones. Writing for all those interested in personal spirituality and philosophy, the author offers an accessible guide to wise living.
