Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?: Replace Deadly Vices with Life-Giving Virtues

Written by Jonathan JP Pokluda and Jon Green

Narrated by Jonathan JP Pokluda

We live in an upside-down culture. We wink at our vices as coping strategies while restricting our virtues to our online personas, where they won't interfere with our real lives. And we wonder why we feel empty, exhausted, and directionless. But why do we do things that we know are harmful for us?

Jonathan "JP" Pokluda wants you to know there's a better, more fulfilling way to live, and it doesn't involve looking inside yourself for the answers-because that's not where you'll find them. With his signature wit and wisdom, he explains, unpacks, and expands on the age-old virtues we're told to pursue in Scripture: humility, forgiveness, generosity, diligence, self-control, authenticity, rest, and optimism. Far from being restrictive, these God-given goals for living free us to love and live as we wish we would.

Practicing virtues is not just something you do-it's something done in you, slowly but surely transforming you into the person you were meant to be all along. Whether you're eighteen or eighty, it's never too late to redefine what's important to you and reclaim a life of virtue.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ChristianAudio.com
• Release date: Mar 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9781545922903

Reviews for Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?

[wayne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome book, I enjoyed it and will recommend to friends and family

[Ben · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

JP is a great communicator and leader and the best part is that he os 100% about Jesus, backing it all up with scripture. This book for sure stirred my heart and reopened my eyes to my sinfulness. It was so encouraging and somethings where hard to think about. I know this is not the end. Thank you JP.

[Miranda Anne McOwen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is great for every believer. He covers how to live the Christian life. He describes what to look out for so we aren’t devoured by the enemy. He describes how to have a Biblical mindset. Even how to witness to others. Really amazing! I don’t like everyone’s voice when I listen to audiobooks but his is good and I can keep reading for hours.

[Anne Shields · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great. Amazing. Helpful. Holy spirt led. Thank you JP! Peace

[Minana Mpondamasaka · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is easy to read and very practical. Wonderful book for every Christian mature or babe.