Breaking Free by Beth Moore (1999, Paperback, Workbook)

Please do not say this was not helpful just because you do not like my opinion! I realize this opinion will not be popular but I hope it will help someone decide on which Beth Moore study to use or not use. This was my least favorite of the 5 Beth Moore studies that I have done. If you have been sexually abused as a child than this study will probably mean a lot more to you. It had things in it that I could definitely use but over all it just didn't have as much application for me as the other studies. All of the ladies that did this study with me agreed on this topic - it wasn't our favorite. There were also too many disagreements with the King James Bible in this. For example, the KJV which is taken from the original manuscripts says in Matthew 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. So it makes the offender the guilty one. The NIV on the other hand makes the child a sinner in the act as well 'But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.' I just never could get over that awful twisting of God's Word! If you will go ahead and use a real Bible - KJV, then you will be able to see what God actually has to say verses man's interpretation of what God has to say. Don't get me wrong, this study will no doubt help the abused
(as long as they don't believe what the NIV says about it being partly their fault) and each Christian will be able to get tid bits to apply to their lives but it is just a more specific study than most of the rest of her studies and may not meet the needs of the majority of your ladies. This definitely won't stop me from doing more of Beth's studies - I absolutely LOVE her and we are getting ready to do The Patriarchs! She can bring out more truths from God's Word than you think possible! Just because you do not agree with this review does not determine if you find it helpful or not. Reviews are not for those who have already read the book, they are for those considering them. So, if you have read the book and do not agree, then simply exit the review and do not put that you did not find it helpful! Be honest for pity sake!!!

I had bought the devotional before, but had not completed it and wanted to begin again. The book was in good condition - just as stated. Very happy with it.