Our Jealous God

Christians know that God is holy, loving, merciful, all-wise and omnipotent, but how often do we remember that jealousy is also one of His attributes? Most people see jealousy as a negative emotion, but in this book, Bill Gothard demonstrates that God has a holy jealousy for His people (Ex. 20:5 & 34:14). The Christian is part of the Bride of Christ, and just as a husband would be moved to jealousy if he saw his wife delighting in another man, so God is jealous for us when we allow competing affections to prevent us from giving Him our whole heart. The author discusses these competing affections and how God wants to remove whatever keeps us from loving Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Gothard has pointed out a long-neglected truth in this little volume. Highly recommended.

The author (Bill Gothard) shares early life experiences that he later understands is God's jealousy for him (Bill). God Jehovah is a Jealous God, a Consuming Fire, and all those who claim to be His through His Son Christ Jesus had better take their love relationship with Him more seriously these days! This books discusses three main areas believers have placed before God (love of the world, love of their life,and the pride of life). These and other areas discussed by the author, stir God's JEALOUSY for us. If you don't get convicted, or if your spirit is unmoved, or if you don't rethink the life your living and turn the other way, then consider whether you truly belong to Him? And, remember to read the book more slowly the second time around!