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

Replace Deadly Vices with Life-Giving Virtues

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.

©2023 Jonathan Pokluda (P)2023 eChristian

Conviction

This book was an amazing opportunity to look at my life and see where I am falling short. Beyond that it guides you in how to make sure you are doing everything you can to avoid falling short in the future. I love this pastor and his openness. And I love this book!

5 Stars!

This is the best book I have
read/ listened to in years! There is so much truth, wisdom & life direction for us all. I highly recommend it to everyone💕

thoroughly enjoyed

really enjoyed this book all the way through from start to finish. it was a great one to listen to. very informative

Vulnerable & Biblical truth

Every chapter is backed by chapter & verse along with a very vulnerable and openness from JP. Already recommended it to my best friends! It

True to title

I loved how relatable this book was, and really enjoyed the lifetime stories throughout it. I am thankful to say I learned many lessons. The only thing I wish was better is that it was longer. Overall a fantastic read.