As Christians, we are to love God with all of our being--heart, mind, soul and strength. But many of us tend to overemphasize one aspect or another, and as a result, our faith becomes imbalanced. Some of us have an intellectual faith but lack compassion or spiritual discipline. Others of us have a vibrant, heartfelt relationship with God but lack commitment to truth or doctrine. And many of us overlook translating our faith into service and ministry. In this book ethicist Dennis P. Hollinger presents a holistic, integrative vision for reuniting Christian thought, passion and action. He shows how individuals, churches and movements throughout history have focused on either the head, or the heart or the hands--often to the exclusion of other expressions. But by linking our intellect, emotions and actions, Hollinger points us toward a whole faith for the whole person, where each dimension feeds, nurtures and sustains the others.

Choosing the Good reflects Dennis Hollinger's many years of experience, both in an academic setting and in the local church. His work provides a unique perspective on the importance of Christian ethics and its proper foundation.

Hollinger provides a survey of perspectives concerning ethics, suggesting that an effective Christian ethic must have its basis in a Christian worldview. He examines the complexities of our pluralistic and postmodern society, reflects upon factors that influence Christian ethical decisions, and surveys the questions of justice, pluralism, and Christian influence in the secular world.

Hollinger's work is unique in that it surveys common approaches as well as contemporary issues of critical importance. His engaging style of writing will appeal to all thoughtful Christian readers.