Light + Truth The Strength of Godward Joy
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Oct 3, 2025 
John Piper, a renowned theologian and author, passionately discusses the significance of joy in God as a source of strength. He explores the concept of Christian hedonism, emphasizing that delighting in God magnifies His glory. Delving into Nehemiah 8:10, Piper illustrates how joy is intertwined with obedience and ministry. He insists that pursuing joy can enrich spiritual labor and invites listeners to seek evidence of God’s beauty in daily practices. Piper also warns against idolizing worship experiences, urging a balance of theology and heartfelt devotion.
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God’s Glory Grounds His Love
- God’s self-exaltation is the ground and essence of His love toward us.
- He strengthens people by committing Himself to work for their joy, since their joy is both their strength and His glory.
Joy Magnifies God
- God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
- Therefore the Bible repeatedly commands delight and rejoicing in the Lord as a spiritual duty.
Pursue Joy In God
- Delight yourself in the Lord; rejoicing is presented as a command, not merely a suggestion.
- Pursue satisfaction in God intentionally because indifference to that pursuit is sinful.
