RE: Why Change Begins with God’s Covenant

I have read the fourth chapter of that book with Douglas Bookman as its author, sir. I am particularly intrigued by his argument regarding the roots of Jonah's disobedience. That someone regarded as Yahweh's prophet would willfully disobey, obeying a lie instead. The crux here is that a lie (Jonah's misplaced patriotism) is not captivating as something that convinces; rather, because it is "delicious."

Eve did not affirm the serpent's statement as true when she was enticed. All it needed was a lie and one look at the fruit of the tree of life. Seeing it was appealing enough, that it was good for food and appealing to the eyes, and the rest was history.

Perhaps this is the best explanation for why Christians, who would always affirm that God's laws are good and best, yet in contrast, disobey. I am reminded of Paul's wrestle in Romans 7, that the battle of the flesh and Spirit is our ongoing reality.