Love Matters More

How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus

By: Jared Byas

Narrated by: Jared Byas

For years, Christians have argued, debated, and fought one another while "speaking the truth in love," yet we are no closer to the grace-filled life Jesus modeled. Biblical scholar and popular podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, Jared Byas casts a new vision for the Christian life that's built not on certainty, but on the risk of love.

A biblically-based Christian life is not grounded in having all the answers but in a living relationship. This ultimately shifts our focus from collecting the "right" answers to loving others deeply and authentically. With stories and insights drawn from his years as a pastor, professor, and podcast host, Jared Byas calls us back to the heart of the Bible: that truth is only true when it's lived out in love.

In a refreshing voice that's both witty and profoundly revelatory, Jared unpacks the concept of truth, its meaning, and why we so often fight over it. He makes a compelling case for how what we believe is less important than how we believe it and that, more than anything else, telling the truth in love is about following Jesus.

For anyone who has ever felt forced to choose between truth and love, acceptance and rightness, this book offers a path forward beyond truth wars and legalistic religion to a love that matters more.

Critic reviews

'With a focus on Jesus's message of salvation for all, Byas frequently reminds readers of Christianity's welcoming core: 'It turns out that the best Christians are the ones who love the most, regardless of what they know or don't know.' Christians who enjoy the work of Richard Rohr should check this out.'

I was overwhelmed with clarity from this book!

the ideas are so well explained in a manner that is very thoughtful and well researched.

Love as the guide to following Christ.

I believe this book will help many Christians navigate the uncomfortable decisions surrounding loving people and speaking truth to them. Very helpful in thinking through modern dilemmas that are not immediately clear in scriptures.

Masterclass. Favorite book of 2020

Don’t let the title fool you, this is highly academic look into the interpretation of the bible and God himself. However, it oozes with humility and reads like a compassionate love letter to the dearest of friends. While making well grounded arguments, Jared Byas is never afraid to say the three words I wish all religious leaders would say more, “I don’t know.”

This book is a fresh lens in which to view Christianity and what it means to love in all circumstances. I can’t recommend this book highly enough.

Fantastic!

A challenging and timely call to love God and others in a time when there is so much divisions among Christians and in our nation at large. Read this book if you feel tension between speaking truth and love. Jared and this book are a gift to the body of Christ as he helps us understand to love as Jesus does.

Thank you.

Thank you for sharing yourself with us, Jared. This hits so close to my heart and story. It will make excellent Christmas gifts for my whole family.