I don't think that the author and I are completely agreeing on everything here. I am a little skeptical of some of the things that he is saying.
In this chapter he is saying that grace is risky, which is true because there are many ways that people could misinterpret you when you preach it. For example, that you can continue sinning because God's grace covers all your sins. This is completely bogus. Romans states clearly in chapter six that this is not true. I have no argument there.
My argument comes when Charles talks about grey areas. He says that we live in grey areas and we are not to push our beliefs on others. I agree with the second part, but I do not agree with the first. I think that there are some areas that are "grey," like end times discussions (nobody really knows what is going to happen until it does) or how to pray to God. But there are issues that are very black and white, such as abortion, homosexuality, or how to achieve eternal life.
It isn't that I feel the need to get on a soap box and proclaim all these things, but I am also not going to say "This is what I believe, you choose what is right for you" because I KNOW I'm right.
Giving others grace is important, I know that and I understand that. I guess I just don't like the way that Charles Swindoll is presenting it in his book.
The book also just doesn't seem to be very engaging for me, I find myself not listening to the text as I read. I may read another chapter in the middle and then move on to something else. No use reading something if it is not challenging and engaging.
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