Ask This Question Early and Often in Your Life

The book Ask It by Andy Stanley is a 2014 revision and reprint of 2004 book entitled The Best Question Ever.  Quite frankly, the title of this modern update is the best of the two; and I encourage anyone struggling with decisions (or life in general) to pick up a copy.  You will discover the question -- which I will not reveal in this book review -- and understand its vital application to every facet of your life.

Stanley's book is divided into 6 sections:  (1) The Question - he leads into the need for this question and then reveals it, (2) The Alternatives - problems that abound when we seek to avoid asking the question because our culture is not morally neutral, (3) A Question of Time - a powerful indictment that a little investment in a relationship with God over a long period is much better than no investment until right at the end, (4) A Question of Morality - application of the question into sexual matters,  (5) Wisdom for the Asking - some practical matters of life and how the question assists in them, and (6) The Best Decision Ever - pointing to the need for God in our lives despite what the world may say.

My only criticism is that Stanley failed to close a hanging loop that most people would simply miss.  He references Solomon as the wisest man in all of the world and that he asked the question Stanley has chosen to write about.  The hanging loop is that Solomon failed miserably during his reign as he stopped seeking God and compromised truth for political realities.  His success, in fact, bred his failure.  Stanley could have and should have hammered home the importance of asking the question early and often in life.

I found this book to be highly practical and relevant for those facing big decisions and those just facing normal decisions in life.  The author draws upon his tremendous experience as a pastor and the errors that he has seen occur in the lives of others (as well as sharing some of his "less-than-graceful" moments).  Is this deep theology?  No.  Is this practical application of Biblical truth?  Yes. 

Get a copy of this book and start asking yourself this question on a daily basis!

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