Book Review: ACCIDENTAL PHARISEES with Larry Osborne.

Apparently Idolatry is still very much alive and kicking today (particularly in the household of Faith!) as it was during Bible days. In keeping up with the changing era and societal make-up, this ancient form of religion has evolved meticulously well. Such a change that even churches and its congregations have yet to perceive this subtle camouflage.
Carrying out the simplest of experiments (as you would a litmus paper science test) by way of exploring the real initiator behind many denominations existing today, the result will be all too obvious.
Which of today’s denominations would Jesus readily endorse as his perfect church? Your guess is as good as mine!

 How could we possibly discern the operations of idolaters sanctimoniously veiled inside the church under the guise of practising religion, without pointing any fingers at obvious shrines, other religious groups, including the beautiful edifices we call Cathedrals?

What if these idols, or idolatry bug aren't within the church as previously conjectured but resident on the inside of the individual,e.g. You and I!
 An introspective inventory of one’s own self will certainly be needed bearing in mind the poignant scripture “Get thee behind me, thou worker of iniquity”!
In other to remind today’s believer of this sordid reality, Larry Osborne explores this spiritual state in his latest book titled Accidental Pharisees by taking a finical look in a non-judgmental but rather there-you-have-it-take-your-pick style.

He eloquently highlights in the 7-partite book, the 21st century manifestations of this villainous spirit and how to nip its operation even in our very lives. Stressing that while it might be true that we aren’t all perfect or imperfect, but prone to always remain a victim of this subtle spirit; God has always been known to draw straight lines with crooked sticks. He is always in the habit of using the weak to show off His strengths while choosing the undeserving to demonstrate His Grace.

We needn't be a pastor, a worship leader, or involved in church politics to grab a copy of Larry Osborne’s Accidental Pharisees.

It will most certainly help to open our eyes in discovering who we really are in Christ for ourselves (just as Prophet Isaiah soberly discovered, and crucially how earnest it is to stand in the gap for those officiating in leadership capacities within the church and beyond.