From the Forerunner Bookstore: Loyalty (Reviewed)
One of the signs that we are living in the last days before Jesus returns will be when we see the hearts of the fathers turn towards the children and the hearts of the children turn toward the fathers (Mal. 4:6). There is one character trait that I believe will be predominant in the turning of the hearts: loyalty.
In Loyalty, Bob Sorge sets out a working definition of loyalty as a noble, unswerving allegiance, rooted in faith and love, which binds hearts together in a common purpose. Blending this definition of loyalty with masterful storytelling, Bob uses biblical accounts and his own personal history to paint vivid word-pictures of the character of a loyal heart, while also defining its antithesis: the treachery of disloyalty.
In an age of capitalism, greed, self-seeking, pride, covetousness, and fear, disloyalty is common. But God is changing this. God is establishing those like David, men and women after His own heart. David was a man loyal to God in the midst of suffering, persecution, doubt, fear, and oppression. This was possible for David because God was loyal to David first. Loyalty is a gift from the Lord because He is loyal. As a sign and operation of love, loyalty is rare but powerful when it’s operating in the human spirit.
This book is an eye opener. I knew the term and understood the principle of loyalty, but I seriously began doing some soul searching while reading Loyalty. Not only did this book provoke me to desire loyalty in a greater way, but it also gave me a hunger to refuse disloyalty in my heart. Disloyalty is like spiritual cancer; it spreads quickly and painfully unless it is countered by forgiveness, humility, and love.
I absolutely loved this book. Full of wisdom and insight, Loyalty brought issues to the surface of my heart that I didn’t even realize were there. This book is a must-read for anyone involved in ministry, discipleship, or leadership. If you deal with people on a day-to-day basis, you will want to understand and grow in the grace of loyalty and avoid the stinging, deplorable operation of disloyalty at all costs. With questions for discussion at the end of each chapter, this book is a great tool for leaders and anyone interested in learning the reach of a noble heart.
