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The Crook in the Lot: The Sovereignty and Wisdom of God Displayed in the Afflictions of Men Paperback – January 9, 2024

by Thomas Boston (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 78 ratings
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"The Crook in the Lot" by Thomas Boston is a deeply insightful and spiritual book exploring the concept of human suffering and God's sovereign role in it. Boston uses the metaphor of a 'crook,' or an affliction, in one's life to discuss how these challenges are a part of God's providential plan. He explores the reasons behind these divine appointments, emphasizing their purpose in testing faith, revealing hidden sins, and nurturing Christian growth. Throughout the book, Boston encourages a perspective of humble submission to God's will and a deeper understanding of life's trials as opportunities for spiritual enrichment and growth.

Three key lessons from "The Crook in the Lot" by Thomas Boston are:

Acceptance of God's Will: Emphasizing the importance of accepting and submitting to God's will, even in difficult circumstances. This acceptance is presented as a key to spiritual peace and growth.

Understanding Life's Trials: The book teaches that life's trials and afflictions are not random but have a divine purpose. These experiences are meant to test faith, expose weaknesses, and develop Christian character.

God's Sovereignty and Goodness: Boston highlights the sovereignty of God over all aspects of life, including suffering. He encourages readers to trust in God's goodness and wisdom, even when life's path seems challenging and incomprehensible.

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    English
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    January 9, 2024
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    5.5 x 0.29 x 8.5 inches
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    1961807416
  6. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Monergism Books LLC (January 9, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 126 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1961807416
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1961807419
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.29 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

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gangie
5.0 out of 5 stars Could be a life-changer.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2014
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Although it's not an easy read due to the old English used, it is well worth the time and effort it takes to complete. Wish I had read it earlier in life and fully grasped these truths. There would have been less "kicking against the goads" and more acceptance of my circumstances and therefore more obedience and contentment. I bought the Kindle edition but I recommend the book since it includes the forward by J.I.Packer which is GREAT and is not in the Kindle version that I bought.
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Autumnsaint
5.0 out of 5 stars Wise Counsel
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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Extremely helpful for those in the later years. Wise counsel on why we are still here and hope in God's timing and promise
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J. S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016
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One disadvantage believers have today is that they don't value their trials enough. Scripture is clear that, on the one hand, they are a result of sin; on the other hand, they are God's gift to us for our sanctification.

Thomas Boston unpacks the benefits of suffering, their purposes, and the reward for enduring them (or the consequences of trying to avoid them altogether). The Kindle version was a little tough to read in places because there were some obvious typos that made you read a sentence a couple times to figure out what was actually being said, but I recommend this book for anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2015
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This book is a must read for all believers in Christ. At some point we will all face trials in our lives. Thomas Boston shows us plainly from the Scriptures how we are to view our trials and how we are to behave while in a trial. Also it is worth noting that Boston preached this series of sermons during a time of great physical suffering in his life. He is speaking to us from experience with a pastor's heart. My wife and I have been greatly convicted, encouraged, strengthened, and changed by this book.
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Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Sage words of wisdom!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013
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This quick read which was written in the 1600s is full of sage words of wisdom. Although sometimes difficult to understand because of the English of the 1600s used - well worth the reading.
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Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars God is in charge
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2013
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Here is a classic written by a man of God and one who understood the sovereignty of God in the light of men's afflictions. Life is rough but knowing that God is in supreme control even if the events in this life seem crooked - is hope undiminished. God is good all the time and all the time He is good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2018
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Helped me to understand that even the hard times in life are a blessing.
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Elizabeth
1.0 out of 5 stars ... have read thus far in the book I have enjoyed, though I have stopped it in this version ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
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Of what I have read thus far in the book I have enjoyed, though I have stopped it in this version because of the poor print quality. This reproduction leaves several pages incomplete with words cut off on the edges of the pages, leaving unintelligible sentences and paragraphs. While it does not happen on every page, it makes it very difficult to understand what the author is trying to convey to the reader when all words are not readable. For being billed as a "high quality paperback" it falls far short of that standard.
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C Maciver
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2023
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Has done me much good and made me more patient in my afflictions waiting upon Christ for the time of lifting up. I recommend this book to Christians despairing with their suffering lot in this life. Boston truly is a comforter to the Lord’s poor ones. It’s just what I needed. Praise the Lord for this good servant.
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Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2014
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delivered on time with good quality.
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Didith
3.0 out of 5 stars The font is too narrow!
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2023
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The book is in mint condition, the cover and pages of excellent quality. But when you open the book, the font is much too narrow and thin. It was hard on the eyes. They probably did this to compress the text and reduce the number of pages. I gave it away to my church library, but who will read it? Better for the font to be normal width and the thickness regular or medium. A more legible font, like Roboto, Garamond, Georgia, or Merriweather, would be much better.
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J. A. Ancliffe
5.0 out of 5 stars ‘thorn in the side’
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2018
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Absolutely wonderful, and in great excellent condition on arrival too. It’s such a intriguing introduction to the subject one would call ‘...thorn in the side’. I’m grateful for this in the long term... it’s helped me a lot, because I’m disabled. Grace
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