Sometimes, I am Wrong

A confession.

Last weekend, I went to the bookstore, partook in the sale they were having. Of the three items puchased, one was a gift, one was was worth its expenditure, the last I have just thrown onto the floor in disgust.

Perhaps its title will tell you why: How to Avoid the 10 Mistakes Single Women Make. Ok, it's a little cheesy, a little too self-helpish. At this point I concur. The first two Chapters (mistakes) went well enough. The first talked about being willing to open your life to other people. Ok, I can note that, I am a little self-centered, a little selfish. The second chapter was also credible: don't wait for a mate to begin your life. Ok, I could deal with that. Then, this chapter went on a diatribe about putting myself first because I had the freedom to do so. Not only does this contradict the first chapter, but also many scripture that tells me too look out for others and think of myself last (see Matthew, like, the whole thing). I should have stopped there, but no, I had to read on.

The third chapter told me I need to look past appearances when searching for a man. As if being an obese collegiate (and obese my entire life) hadn't taught me that lesson by age 2, I also need to be told that I can look outside my "type" for a husband. I lost it there, not only was this stuff trivial, and doesn't warrant being pushed in a Christian book, as Christians should strive for non-judgemental perusal in ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES, not just marriage.

After reading this, I took a closer look at the chapter titles, #7 "Focus on the Most Important Person in you Life After God: You". Give me a break. A major part of being a Christian is being selfless. Jesus gave up His life for Me, the least I can do is look past my selfish desires and help other people.

I am angered by this book. I will be happy to pass it on to others to see if they can find some silver lining, but I warn you, be wary. Maybe I should lock this thing away instead of handing it out....