Is it right for you to be angry?: Bible reading and preaching

The title of this book is the word of God when He quietly calmed Jonah. God subdued Jonah's burning passion over and over again. Even today, the voice of God that calmed Jonah and his heart is still needed. A crisis can arise when a preacher is full of passion for God. Preachers can easily fall into a crisis where they cannot distinguish between their own passion and their longing for God. This is a matter of how refined the preacher's burning heart is and whether the flames are properly controlled. Of course, not only preachers but also Christians need to hear the voice of God that Jonah heard. In this book, the author invites readers to listen to God's gentle rebuke together.

This book points out the misconceptions and misunderstandings of Christians. The crisis of Christians, including preachers, comes when they think they believe in God well rather than when they live against God's will. Therefore, the author advises that the more one thinks they are a good Christian, the more they should listen to God's rebuke, "Is it right for you to be angry?" This book, which highlights the author's deep insights, is recommended for both those who preach and those who listen.

Michael Hong studied philosophy and theology at university and graduate school and is now a traveling preacher, spreading the Gospel. His other books, "Bible Reading and Preaching: Uncovering Deeper Meanings in the Bible" and "Advent: How to Wait for the Lord's Coming" were published in 2023.