Messages by Desiring God ‘How God Made Me Happy in Him’: John Piper’s Journey to Joy
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Sep 27, 2019 Dive into the transformative journey of finding joy through faith. The discussion highlights the clash between worldly pleasures and true happiness in God. Influences like C.S. Lewis and Jonathan Edwards shed light on the rich intersection of joy, love, and community in spiritual pursuits. Listeners will appreciate heartfelt reflections on prayer and witnessing others embrace faith. The episode culminates in a poignant prayer for spiritual growth, emphasizing Christ as the ultimate value in life.
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Christian Hedonism Defined
- John Piper defines "Christian hedonism" as a life devoted to the pursuit of pleasure in God rather than worldly pleasures.
- He argues finding greater pleasure in God is central to Christian life and holiness.
Use Superior Pleasure To Overcome Sin
- Kill sin by offering a superior pleasure that makes obedience more attractive than sinning.
- Aim to be transformed so you find more pleasure in God than in sinful actions.
Joyful Childhood Influence
- Piper describes his joyful childhood with an evangelist father and a supportive mother who modeled delight in God.
- He credits that home environment as formative grace that shaped his pursuit of joy in God.
