Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?

Replace Deadly Vices with Life-Giving Virtues

De: Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, Jon Green - contributor

Narrado por: Jonathan "JP" Pokluda

We live in an upside-down culture. We wink at our vices as coping strategies while restricting our virtues to our online personas, where they won't interfere with our real lives. And we wonder why we feel empty, exhausted, and directionless. But why do we do things that we know are harmful for us?

Jonathan "JP" Pokluda wants you to know there's a better, more fulfilling way to live, and it doesn't involve looking inside yourself for the answers—because that's not where you'll find them. With his signature wit and wisdom, he explains, unpacks, and expands on the age-old virtues we're told to pursue in Scripture: humility, forgiveness, generosity, diligence, self-control, authenticity, rest, and optimism. Far from being restrictive, these God-given goals for living free us to love and live as we wish we would.

Practicing virtues is not just something you do—it's something done in you, slowly but surely transforming you into the person you were meant to be all along. Whether you're eighteen or eighty, it's never too late to redefine what's important to you and reclaim a life of virtue.

©2023 Jonathan Pokluda (P)2023 eChristian

So Good!

Thankful for this guys heart to share his own scars to hopefully spare you from them. Also driving home real truth to encourage change and find community for accountability. How to best succeed at pursuing righteousness, walking out your faith, and pleasing God’s heart.

Real stories backed by hope

I love how authentic JP is through this whole book sharing his experiences and how he found hope.

A lot of good nuggets if you pay attention

There were many good nuggets to glean from this book and I really enjoyed listening to it.

Great book, touched on important topics

I love the podcast so decided to give one of his books a try. i like JPs teaching/communication style and am challenged by these truths. Great listen!

One I will repeat

For me it was a litmus test for “have you gotten too comfy in this world?” I’ve already listened to a chapter or two twice and will definitely repeat the book. Thank you, JP
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Wow

Have you ever struggled with living honorably for Jesus? Have you ever wondered how to live above the secrecy of your darkest vices? What should you do when you don’t know what to do? This book shares practical ways for living to truly honor Christ. Great read. Recommended.

Excellent book

I am glad that I found this book! I like that the author provided the vices as well as the virtues, so we have examples of what to do, not just a list of don'ts. I also liked that he provided Biblical examples and well as his life experiences to further explain his points. The book was easy to understand and provided a lot of valuable food for thought.

Gentle Conviction and Call to Higher

This book held Gentle Conviction to repent and Turin to Got and a Call to Higher things and pointing others to Christ

Why this book makes me do what I should do…

I needed to hear everything written in this book, everything. JP has shared some hard truth with me before, and it was like he was telling me things I needed to hear now. Christ follower or not, this book is a must read, or listen if you are like me.

Fantastic Book

So much wisdom in this book. So many truths that encourage me in my walk with Christ. I’m going to want to listen again.