Have you ever wanted to express your honest opinion about someone but didn't know how to do it kindly? Have you ever been hurt by someone? Do you ever wonder what motivates people to do what they do?
We all know people aren't perfect, but why do we get mad when people make mistakes? We claim to appreciate differences, but there are times when we expect people to conform to our standards. As followers of Jesus, we are told that we are one, but why do we keep building walls based on our cultural differences, social issues, political views, personal ideologies, and past experiences? These divisions, along with the pain we carry and the disappointments we have experienced, can ruin relationships, harm individuals, and, most importantly, dishonor God. After the damage has been done, we sit and wonder what went wrong. Our divisions have the potential to ruin our witness to the world, and our behaviors can turn unbelievers away from ever-knowing Christ.
In People Suck, God is Good, Dr. Malcolm Walls Jr. writes from a place of realism and vulnerability, bravely confronts division among people by breaking down the root causes of division, and highlights how our experiences, cultural differences, past hurts, values, and beliefs can easily separate the people of God. By using the Bible, he reveals why we must strive to grow in our faith, break down the walls of division, and work towards creating unity and authentic community with other followers of Jesus regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, and brokenness.
The insights shared by Dr. Walls will help people go deeper in their personal faith journey and inspire the pursuit of unity in Christ for abundant living and God's glory.