Christian Books

I have never really been into the “self-help, relationship, Christian growth” books. My mind has always been set on “why do I need them I have the Bible which is supposed to be my authority.” But I have come to realize something. It is okay to read these types of books. But I should not allow them to guide me and tell me what I ought to do with my life- that is why we have the Bible. It was just recently I have thought a lot about it and the way I see it is God has given Christian men and woman the desire to write these books and to share their heart with other Christians. I need to dive into these books with prayer and discernment. I do not always have to agree 100% with what the authors write about. When I doubt something that is what God’s Word is for. I believe that these books are great to read to help with Christian growth, but as a Christian I do not need to rely on these books to guide me through my life. I am looking forward to what the Lord is going to teach me through my summer reading and I pray that I take each book I read with discernment and not only read it but study God’s Word along with it.