--- product_id: 522416573 title: "Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life" price: "¥2083" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/522416573-do-not-be-true-to-yourself-countercultural-advice-for-rest store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life **Price:** ¥2083 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life - **How much does it cost?** ¥2083 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/522416573-do-not-be-true-to-yourself-countercultural-advice-for-rest) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and Birthday Gifts Most speeches addressed to high school and college students follow a similar theme: march to the beat of your own drum. This may sound encouraging on the surface, but Scripture exhorts believers to submit their lives to the will of God, not their own desires. Christian students need gospel-centered truth to guide them on their journey toward independence. In this collection of inspiring sermons and graduation speeches, Kevin DeYoung delivers a motivational, biblical call to young people: serve God faithfully―and if necessary, counterculturally―in the next season of your life. Do Not Be True to Yourself includes practical advice for cultivating a Christ-centered worldview in every area of adult life, including relationships, work, church participation, and spiritual growth, making it a transformational resource for mentoring students. Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor and bestselling author shares relevant wisdom from past commencement speeches and sermons Concise, Engaging Chapters of Countercultural Advice: Christ-centered guidance that includes developing spiritual habits, prioritizing church attendance, fighting sexual sin, and temptation, and making godly decisions. Includes Reading Guide: DeYoung suggests 12 classic Christian books every person should read, from writers including John Calvin, G. K. Chesterton, and R. C. Sproul Perfect for graduation gifts, birthdays, or small group discussion Review: Great Book for Graduates & Beyond - We gave these books to our college graduates this year. We didn't have any high school graduates, but they may receive them next year. The book is bookended with the Gospel and in the middle there is a great explanation and application of both Joshua 24 and Psalm 1. Review: Brief & Necessary! - DeYoung has once again distilled a current and perpetual issue into a small, readable, yet crucial book. Two things strike the reader (at least): 1. He counters the far too common claim in the world that we must be true to ourselves (self-actualization) or to march to the beat of our own drummer. He shows rather that one cannot find himself by the inner focus, finding one’s own truth, but rather looking outside of himself generally, and specifically at Jesus. 2. He clarifies the issue of what saving faith really looks like. Too many believe many of the right doctrines about Jesus, but do not really love him. And that is a key fallacy that populates the true church with those who only think that they are saved, but whose hearts neither desire Christ nor are they therefore dedicated to him. As a result too many self-proclaimed believers fall out of love with Jesus, not realizing that in many, if not most cases, they never were saved. This was written with graduates in mind, but as DeYoung says, it certainly applies across the board. As a pastor of many years, I was blessed and challenged by it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #12,246 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Children & Teens Christian Education #197 in Christian Personal Growth #202 in Christian Inspirational | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 226 Reviews | ## Images ![Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tXfqiM86L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book for Graduates & Beyond *by B***T on May 19, 2026* We gave these books to our college graduates this year. We didn't have any high school graduates, but they may receive them next year. The book is bookended with the Gospel and in the middle there is a great explanation and application of both Joshua 24 and Psalm 1. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brief & Necessary! *by D***7 on May 8, 2023* DeYoung has once again distilled a current and perpetual issue into a small, readable, yet crucial book. Two things strike the reader (at least): 1. He counters the far too common claim in the world that we must be true to ourselves (self-actualization) or to march to the beat of our own drummer. He shows rather that one cannot find himself by the inner focus, finding one’s own truth, but rather looking outside of himself generally, and specifically at Jesus. 2. He clarifies the issue of what saving faith really looks like. Too many believe many of the right doctrines about Jesus, but do not really love him. And that is a key fallacy that populates the true church with those who only think that they are saved, but whose hearts neither desire Christ nor are they therefore dedicated to him. As a result too many self-proclaimed believers fall out of love with Jesus, not realizing that in many, if not most cases, they never were saved. This was written with graduates in mind, but as DeYoung says, it certainly applies across the board. As a pastor of many years, I was blessed and challenged by it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the read *by M***B on April 26, 2025* This is a great counter-culture book. Young people get fed a lot of lies about their life and how to be happy. There’s a bit more truth and reality in this book than in your average commencement address. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/522416573-do-not-be-true-to-yourself-countercultural-advice-for-rest](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/522416573-do-not-be-true-to-yourself-countercultural-advice-for-rest) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*