Mark Sayers, pastor of Red East Church in Melbourne, Australia, confronts the idols of the 21st century in The Vertical Self: How Biblical Faith Can Help Us Discover Who We Are in an Age of Self-Obsession. Sayers focuses on such masks and diversions as sex, power, fame, image and coolness. Most important, he distinguishes between the horizontal life and the vertical life.
The horizontal life is marked by a focus on such values as self, status and image; conversely, the vertical self embodies growth, holiness and community, among other ideals.
Sayers has included helpful charts, lists, diagrams and an interactive study guide to flesh out his major themes of the false self and true self.
The Vertical Self is no panacea or quick fix. The author clearly articulates that the path to shalom (peace), balance and holiness is a journey. Readers of literature on the spiritual disciplines will enjoy this book since it emphasizes growth and transformation. Though Sayers specializes in youth discipleship, The Vertical Self is appropriate for teenagers as well as adults. —C. Brian Smith
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