The Death of the Deadly Sins

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In our modern culture of self-indulgence, a virtuous Christian life is magnetic. We are drawn to those who consistently embody the virtue of Jesus. We aspire to be people like that. Yet in many ways, cultivating a virtuous life is harder than ever before. This timely book helps us reclaim the biblical vision of virtue that we so desperately need.--T. J. Tims, Lead Pastor, Immanuel Nashville

In The Death of the Deadly Sins, the authors argue against the Greek philosophical perspective that pursuing virtue leads to happiness (the good life). Instead, they propose that true virtue flows from our communion with God (the highest good). In relationship with God through Christ, we are empowered by the Spirit to put off vice and put on virtue. The good life, then, is that life lived for the glory of God as we grow more and more in Christlikeness, desiring, discerning, and performing the good.--Juan R. Sanchez, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin

In The Death of the Deadly Sins, we are reminded of the vices that are alive and well in every human heart. The nature and presence of such sins are honestly and insightfully analyzed, but the greatest blessing of the book is its direction to the hope of overcoming these sins by the understanding that believers have been freed not only from the penalty of sin, but also from its power. We are made most resistant to the vices that attract us (even as they attack us) by the expulsive power of new, virtuous affections stimulated by our Savior's grace and exercised with confidence in the promise of his strength. Tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday for those united to Christ by faith.--Bryan Chapell, Author, Christ-Centered Preaching and Holiness by Grace

It seems that vice and virtue have switched places in our cultural estimation. Doriani's book helps us see anew the danger of vice, the beauty of virtue, and how to move from one to the other. Convicting, encouraging, and practical, this is a great tool for either personal devotions or a small-group discussion.--Sarah Zylstra, Senior Writer/Faith and Work Editor, The Gospel Coalition

The list of deadly sins is an example of a perennial topic that richly benefits from a contemporary treatment. In The Death of the Deadly Sins, Daniel Doriani and his excellent cast of contributors remind Christians that the cultivation of virtue is always in style. Like John Owen's classic The Mortification of Sin, this compilation sets forth both the necessity and blessing of taking a hard look at our sins and taking up God's gracious resources in putting them to death. This book is a must-read for preachers of God's Word and a rich resource for every kind of Christian.--Richard D. Phillips, Senior Minister, Second Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina

This compelling book features a distinguished cast of authors, men and women, digging deeply into human sin and God's remedies. The theme is not rebuke but restoration. The tone is not punitive but positive. Designed for either personal or small-group study, the book draws on sages and especially Scripture through the centuries to serve up heartening fare that will nourish the drive to do what we say that we believe to be right. Savor these studies in virtue for a boost in overcoming your internal vices with God's life-changing good.--Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary

Those of us who want desperately to be gospel-centered in all our thinking sometimes forget how important it is to be gospel-centered in our daily living. Daniel Doriani and the other outstanding contributors to The Death of the Deadly Sins revive for us all this most important topic of Christian virtue. While explaining the classical and early-church roots of the concept of virtue, they also help us understand how the Scriptures define virtue, why we must desire and seek it, and how we may attain it. This book is worth reading. And worth putting into practice.--Sandy Wilson, Interim President, The Gospel Coalition; Pastor Emeritus, Second Presbyterian Church, Memphis