Your Jesus Is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream
by Steve Bezner
"Your Jesus Is Too American" argues that the American church has often prioritized the American Dream over authentic Kingdom values. Steve Bezner challenges Christians to move beyond a "culture war" mentality, advocating instead for a more organic and Christ-centered approach to engaging with the world. The book encourages humility and a focus on living out the teachings of Jesus, suggesting that this lifestyle naturally draws others to faith and increases the church's influence. Bezner emphasizes that true spiritual maturity involves a transformation of heart and mind, aligning with God's design for humanity rather than seeking worldly conquest or self-exaltation. The central message calls for a reorientation of the church's mission, prioritizing the quiet cultivation of Christian virtues over combative cultural engagement.
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“By humbling themselves, they allow the Lord to exalt them on his timetable and in his way.I fear that those embracing culture war will slide into the mentality of self-exaltation inevitable after conquest. If the victor both receives the spoils and is the one to write history, how can pride not follow?”
“I want to suggest an alternative approach. The best sort of difference is one that can organically draw others into the faith and, by extension, increase the influence of the church. Rather than waging war, I propose cultivating a garden. Let us plant wheat among the tares and allow the King to separate them out.”
“By living the way of Jesus, we affect our hearts and our minds so that we literally think in new ways. Neuroplasticity becomes a vehicle for spiritual maturity when we learn to live in line with the way God has designed humans to function, thereby allowing us to think in new ways.”
