Book Review: Diehard Sins

Witt, Rush. Diehard Sins: How to Fight Wisely Against Destructive Daily Habits. Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2018.
https://www.amazon.com/Diehard-Sins-Wisely-Against-Destructive/dp/1629954853

Rush Witt has written an excellent book instructing Christians on how to fight those diehard sins that won't seem to go away. Many books have been written about fighting and overcoming sin, but Witt's is helpful for several reasons:

1. Witt writes with a pastoral heart. He seeks to make his instruction accessible to the average Joe sitting in the pew. This isn't a book for scholars or theologians, though they can definitely benefit from it. Rather, regular churchgoers can gain insight and skills to the daily struggles with ongoing sins they face.
2. This book is gospel-saturated. I have read books before that do a great job of tying our practice and progress in holiness to the good news that Jesus died and rose again for us, but Witt connects every concept with the gospel. One of the greatest strengths of this book is that Witt helps you connect with the gospel in every part of the battle with sin, whether it's seeing the needs of our heart or utilizing God's resources for the battle.
3. Witt gives good practical advice for the journey as we seek to overcome sin. He reminds us that God has given us Himself, His Word, His Church, and His sacraments to utilize in the battle. The appendices contain helpful tools to put it all into practice in our every day lives. This isn't a "five steps to breaking free" book, but rather a book to equip us for the long battle that lies ahead.

All in all, this book is a must-read for Christians. We all struggle with those sins that just won't let go. Thank God for this book giving us help and hope for the battle, and may God bless Witt's efforts for the good of His church.

Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.