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We all want to change the world, but as pastor Eugene Cho found out, it takes more than just desire. It takes action. In this personal confession he encourages readers to discover a practical discipleship that begins with the recognition that changing the world starts with changing ourselves.
Many people today talk about justice, but are they living justly? They want to change the world, but are they being changed themselves? Eugene Cho shares his story, a messy, painful story of being more in love with the ideas behind the actions than counting the cost and being a world-changer in action. Because everyone loves justice and compassion, but few have taken it upon themselves to truly live it out in their own lives. Cho is still on that journey to discover what it means, and invites readers to join him.
About the author:
Eugene is the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages, a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. He is the founder and senior pastor of Quest Church, an urban, multicultural, and multigenerational church in Seattle, Washington. Eugene and his wife, Minhee, have three children. You can also find Eugene on his blog and website, eugenecho.com
From the author:
This book is my confession. It’s painful and honest, but it’s mine. And it’s this: I am more in love with the idea of changing the world than actually changing the world. This isn’t a message of guilt or shame. But it is a call, to both you and me, to be less infatuated with telling a good story and instead live the good story—a story of faith, hope, courage, and justice. -Eugene Cho
“Are we more in love with the idea of changing the world than actually changing the world?” - Eugene Cho
After reading the overview of this book, I was intrigued. So many Christians today are comfortable sitting in their cozy houses, sharing links on Facebook or tweeting about the injustices of the world, but not actually doing something about them. Eugene Cho challenges us to get up and do something to right those injustices and to get out of our comfort zones. He reminds us that instead of just getting upset about things, we need to ask ourselves, "what can I do about it?" I'll be honest...it wasn't a "comfortable" book to read, but I felt that it was a necessary one and one that all Christians should read.
Cho started the book by sharing how his family publicly pledged a years' wages to the cause of justice. After three years of scrimping, saving, and living without, they were still $10,000 short. So, on a whim, he decided to put an ad on Craiglist to sublet his family's home to earn that last $10,000. It worked, but it meant that his family had to leave their home for 10 weeks. I was taken aback by the faith and sacrifice they showed. Right then, I knew that I was in for a wild ride with the book.
Cho's use of humor throughout the book was perfect and he was able to use his own stories and anecdotes to make very clear points.
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