In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?

Sheldon, Charles M.

ISBN 10: 1515434680 / ISBN 13: 9781515434689

Published by Wilder Publications, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?
• Publisher: Wilder Publications
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1515434680
• ISBN 13: 9781515434689
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

A foundational work of Christian ethical reflection, presenting a practical framework for aligning daily life with spiritual principle.

In In His Steps, Charles M. Sheldon explores the transformative power of a single guiding question: "What would Jesus do?" Through a series of interconnected narratives, the novel follows individuals who commit to applying this principle in every decision, examining how such a standard reshapes personal conduct, social responsibility, and moral awareness.

Blending fiction with spiritual inquiry, the work moves beyond narrative into a sustained meditation on applied faith, ethical consistency, and the relationship between belief and action. Widely influential across generations, In His Steps continues to serve as a touchstone for readers seeking a disciplined and intentional approach to Christian life and practice.

About the Author

Charles M. Sheldon (1857-1946) was an American Congregational minister and writer whose work played a central role in the Social Gospel movement. Best known for In His Steps, Sheldon combined narrative fiction with ethical inquiry, encouraging readers to apply the teachings of Jesus directly to everyday life. The book's central question-"What would Jesus do?"-became a defining expression of practical Christianity and has influenced devotional practice, Christian ethics, and spiritual self-examination for more than a century. Sheldon's work continues to be read widely for its emphasis on lived faith, moral responsibility, and the integration of belief with action.