[7], In 2007, Maxwell was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa at Concordia University Irvine. Thank you for writing this. What they are telling us about God will be discovered only by treating the text according to sound principles of interpretation. One might think that because Maxwell uses terms such as conversion to Christ and experience of salvation he is discussing the empowerment that comes from the Gospel. Its a double edged sword, used for teaching. If we pray and ask according to the Bible, we can know God will grant our petitions. Howe discusses principles such as Meaning and Use of Words in Context, Grammar andSyntax of Biblical Languages, and The Historical-Cultural Settings of the Bible. See also Robert A.Traina Methodical Bible Study (Wilmore, KY: Asbury Theological Seminary, 1980) and J. Robertson McQuilkin. The secure can be honest about themselves. (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, reprint, 1994); and, perhaps, the best treatment, Paul Brownback, The Danger of Self Love (Chicago: Moody Press, 1982 jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_7584_2_35').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_7584_2_35', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], });). You have a very gentle yet truthful way of sharing these concerns. Richard G. Howe has a B.A. by being a NY best seller author in some of his books means many seeds are somewhat being planted in the minds of the readers and at the end of the day, only God knows who became a believer out from his books. 169-179) Maxwell ostensibly turns to a discussion about how, with ones security in Christ, I can afford to take a risk in my life. As a matter of principle, I would suggest that most of the Bibles stories are to tell us something about God. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Why is it "anti-Mormon" hate to expose, Midwest Christian Outreach, Inc. Warner Faith $24.95 (312p) ISBN 978--446-52958-7. But, according to Jim, something was missing. An extended quote should suffice to show that this book is anti-Christian: Now and again I have had evidence that unseen friends hover about me, unknowable to ordinary senses. Perhaps someone may say I am being too harsh on Maxwell here. I guess I should have added terrorists to the list to at least have one, All the anti-mormon hate really has me pondering how you guys really feel. (TWA, p. 54) What is disturbing about such an approach is that not only is the four temperaments psychology not taught in the Bible, but one would be hard pressed to find such teaching in any academic textbook on psychology. Richard has traveled the eastern United States and Canada lecturing, leading workshops, and debating on university campuses, at conferences, churches and on radio and television on such topics as the Existence of God, World Views, Theology, Creation/Evolution, Cults, the Occult, the New Age Movement, and Christian Apologetics. There are a number of good Christian books that critique New Age Occult philosophy. Proverbs 3:5 clearly tells us to Trust in the Lord with all our heart and to not lean on our own understanding (Whoops! But I claim that when the power of the Gospel is relegated to merely a change in attitude, rather than to a saving relationship with God through the Cross of Christ and being conformed to the image of Christ through the exigencies of life (cf. The fact that his teaching is just as popular among the secular world should be a warning sign that this is fruit of worldly wisdom, its not a point that should be praised. Rather, my criticism is that, whether Maxwells point is true or false, Proverbs 29:18 has nothing to do with it. He completed a bachelor's degree at Circleville Bible College in 1969, a Master of Divinity degree at Azusa Pacific University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. The danger is that a false idea may initially yield seemingly beneficial results, but later it may become ingrained into ones world view and yield unhealthy results. We should not allow this message to be distorted, or we have allowed many to be successful in this life at the expense of their eternal salvation. In times of uncertainty, when you're not sure what to do, if you'll make any difficult decision with people in mind, you'll find you come out better . The Maxwell Leadership Bible Quotes Showing 1-19 of 19 "Good leaders motivate others by their listening skills. For a discussion about the nature, function, and reality of miracles see: Norman L. Geisler. EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE: MAXWELL, JOHN SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105: None/None/None: $25: 07/28/2019: ACTBLUE: MAXWELL, JOHN C JACKSON, MS 39202: John C Maxwell/John C Maxwell/Actor/ Playwright: $205: 07/23/2019: G: DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE - Democrat: MAXWELL, JOHN MR. ELIZABETH CITY, NC . In relating this power to God, Peale comments, Contact with God establishes within us a flow of the same type of energy that re-creates the world and that renews springtime every year. Maxwell was born in Garden City, Michigan in 1947. 15Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich (New York: Fawcett Crest, 1967) Hill, pp. She says, regarding the earth, the sea, the clouds, the birds and the sun, all these God made and He made them out of Himself. 25Agnes Sanford, The Healing Gifts of the Spirit (San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1966), p. 24 jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_7584_2_25').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_7584_2_25', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], }); Further, Sanford teaches: You see, God is actually in the flowers and the growing grass and all the little chirping, singing things. That is sadly true. THE CATERPILLAR INC. John C. Maxwell's views on leadership are very conventional. What I can clearly see, based on your analysis, is that John Maxwell is then expounding a version of the classic and deadly doctrine of SELF-EFFORT. As Maxwell discusses ones self-image, he comments, It is impossible to perform consistently in a manner inconsistent with the way we see ourselves. Which Are Counterfeit? But because he developed them by compromising scripture and promoted self-focused theology, the snare that it set subtly draws people into compromising scripture and learning it apart from the true messages about faith in the verses he mentioned. Maxwell was a Christain leadership advisor. We notice this even in your response here. Have you given Maxwell credit where due? It is my contention that Maxwells use of this passage has nothing to do with why Gods Word tells us this story.6Again, the question might present itself What is this story about? In each case, my response is designed to point out that Maxwell ignores sound principles of Biblical interpretation. Topping the charts is the main point here, but i believe, his influence and success has brought many people to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Taking Romans 10:7 the way Maxwell ignores the context, reduces Pauls words to a mere platitude, and misses Pauls meaning altogether. Good work there, and thank you. Founded in March, 2011 by John C. Maxwell, the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team has grown to more than 40,000 members from 161 different countries worldwide to date. Oswald Chambers The Democrats are the party that says government will make you smarter, taller, richer, and remove the crabgrass on your lawn. Admittedly, here Maxwell does not give an overall endorsement of Napoleon Hill, but my concern is how a young or undiscerning Christian might read this reference and mistakenly conclude Napoleon Hill is a safe resource from which a Christian might draw safe advice. (TWA, pp. And, further, were exhorted to test everything (1 Thessalonians 5:21, 1 John 4:1). I cannot tell you whence the voice came. The Categories of Positive and Negative:, In both The Winning Attitude and Becoming a Person of Influence, Maxwell uses the categories of positive and negative. He talks about the positive and negative influences on us (TWA, p. 44), our positive and negative influence on others (BPI, p. 8-11), positive and negative words and attitudes (TWA, pp. However, there is a conspicuous lack of the cross in Peales positive thinking. He does not necessarily link the fruits of positive thinking to an acknowledgement of ones own sin and the provision that God has made through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. This is not to say God cannot perform a miracle in someones life as God sees fit, but it is to say that here Maxwell is missing the significance of the presence of miracles in the ministries of the Apostles. Her book The Healing Gifts of the Spirit is an excellent resource.24Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth, (San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1978), p. 136 jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_7584_2_24').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_7584_2_24', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], }); To my mind, this is an extremely careless statement for a Christian to make. God will not say one thing (that has already been recorded for us in the Bible), and, then change it to say something else in these days (Numbers 23:19a). Maxwell has a building named after him and his family at Indiana Wesleyan University, the Maxwell Center for Business and Leadership, as a result of his influence on the Wesleyan Church, the owner of the university. [8], Maxwell was a keynote speaker at National Agents Alliance NAA Leadership Conference several times, most recently in 2010. It is as simple as that. Required fields are marked *. Only the insecure cannot afford to risk failure. Rather, positive and negative are better suited to a discussion of an energy like electricity. His performing this miracle is telling us something about who He is. Barriers turned out to be blessings. Learn how your comment data is processed. Im put off by those who misuse and misapply Scripture. David looked at the same giant and thought, Hes so big I cant miss. (TWA, p. 31, emphasis in original) This again is an example of missing the real reason why the narrative tells us a story. The Republicans are the party that says government doesn't work and then they get elected and prove it. Go ahead and check the thread to see if you statement holds water. What does apply is a public response to a public teacher who is in error. John B Maxwell Gender: Male. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. Maxwell employs this passage to teach that the only thing that will guarantee the success of a doubtful undertaking is the faith from the beginning that you can do it. (TWA, p. 139) There are several things wrong with taking the passage this way. I want Americans across this great land to be proud of you as our president. First, they should be concerned whether the particular ideas gleaned from the resource are true and godly. I was invited to consult a web site to avail myself to leadership and teamwork principles supplied by an internet ministry headed by Maxwell. The Christians who have defended Maxwell in these comments are misguided and deceived. Glad you liked the article. Email: info@midwestoutreach.org. Thank-you so much for such a thorough analysis. It is beyond the scope of this treatment to give a thorough examination of the text. However, several concerns should be kept in mind when Christian leaders or a church utilize a resource. Didnt get to read it earlier. While these might be useful points in some sense, it is my contention that these have nothing to do with Jesus at the Cana Wedding.5One may ask what this passage of Scripture does teach. John is simply a vessel, he is planting seeds. If we help the lost person to gain an optimistic attitude, we may be keeping him from ever seeing his need for a Savior. "I think the problem is too many of them are in the race for themselves. However, we must be willing to accept Gods will even if it conflicts with ours. His books have sold millions of copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List. Allow one teaching (that is not clearly backed by Scripture)it wont be long before we plunge down a steep and slippery slope. We thank our friend Richard Howe for his contribution to this issue. Maxwells goal as seen by me has been to reach out to the outside business community that doesnt know Christ using the Biblical principles (i suppose in a much clever way) lest some people wont get to pick his material, and thus missing an opportunity to follow him and then know Christ in the process. Howe comments, There does not seem to be a single instance where this word is used in the OT according to the popular way the word vision is used (the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom, or a mental image of what the future will or could be like).4Personal correspondence, 10/25/01 jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_7584_2_4').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_7584_2_4', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], }); My criticism here should not be misunderstood. (which to me is more of a disservice than a service) We are all imperfect people being used of God in his own way to reach out to the world. Then, the proper application to us as Gods children will be easier to see once we have learned what the text is telling us about God. Obstacles were turned into opportunities. The Maxwell Daily Reader: 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You by John C. Maxwell 1,709 Paperback $1149 $19.99 FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon More Buying Choices $2.30 (115 used & new offers) Other formats: Kindle , Audible Audiobook , Hardcover Space will not allow a thorough examination of Peales teachings. But even if one was not sure what the passage was teaching, it should be clear to anyone who understands the principles of Biblical interpretation that the way Maxwell takes the passage is not the proper way to treat historical narrative. On being asked about the Signs of the End of the Age, the first words our Lord replied was See that no one leads you astray A key sign of the end of this age is therefore people leading others astray. The word translated vision in the King James Version is the Hebrew word hazon. John C Maxwell Age Maxwell is 74 years old as of July 2021. Look back so that you can see yourself lying in the grass and reassure your body that you will return momentarily. We should tell Him of our willingness to allow Him to speak to us in this way. But then Foster adds, At the same time, it is wise to pray a prayer of protection, since to open ourselves to spiritual influence can be dangerous as well as profitable.19Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth, (San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1978), p. 23 jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_7584_2_19').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_7584_2_19', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], }); Foster appeals to the fact that many of the Church Fathers looked to dreams to encourage the reader to give dreams a try. One may ask what this passage of Scripture does teach. When Moses faced off with Paroah, when David defeated Goliath and when Joshua entered the Promised Land, they did so with the faith that GOD was with them and their success was dependant on THAT FACT, not their own skill, ability or self-effort! 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