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Desiring God

Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

Book • 2011

Desiring God is a seminal work by John Piper that challenges traditional views on the Christian life.

Piper argues that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him, and that the pursuit of joy and pleasure in God is not only permissible but essential.

The book delves into various aspects of Christian living, including conversion, worship, love, Scripture, prayer, money, marriage, missions, and suffering, all through the lens of Christian hedonism.

Piper draws heavily from Scripture and the writings of historical figures like Blaise Pascal, Jonathan Edwards, and C.S.

Lewis to support his thesis that true and lasting joy can only be found in God.

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as a book he reread multiple times at age 19, which influenced his understanding of God's glory and joy.

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as a book he's been slowly reading since January, focusing on the idea that joy is found in Christ's glory.

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as the book where he discusses missions as the battle cry of Christian hedonism.

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Ben Greenfield

; helped him and his wife find more joy and happiness.

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Ben Greenfield

as a book about finding joy in God and His creation.

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Mentioned by

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as having a new 10th anniversary edition.

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Mentioned by

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as a John Piper quote advising to love neighbors more when they feel like enemies.

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as a classic book by John Piper, unpacking the idea that God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him.

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Mentioned by

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in a letter from a woman who found Jesus through the book.

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Kevin DeYoung

as a relaunch of John Piper's classic book exploring the ultimate source of joy in Christ.

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Recommended by the speaker as a really great study guide with theologically sound articles.

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as a relaxing bedtime read.

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as an author whose books he reads during downtime.

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Mentioned by

JR Woodward

in relation to the importance of desire in discipleship.

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