Light + Truth The Treasure Greater Than Riches
Sep 26, 2025
Join John Piper, a Reformed pastor and founder of Desiring God, as he dives into Luke 19:1–10 to reveal the transformative power of joy in Christ. He explores Zacchaeus' dramatic change from greed to generosity after encountering Jesus, highlighting how true joy displaces the love of wealth. Piper also links Zacchaeus' story to broader themes of spiritual kinship and the mission of Christ to seek the lost. This is a compelling call to embrace Jesus as the ultimate treasure, encouraging listeners to break free from worldly attachments.
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Replacement Over Prohibition
- John Piper argues that simply telling people to stop sinful loves fails to free their hearts.
- He says something more attractive must replace the corrupt desire to change behavior permanently.
Zacchaeus' Immediate Repentance
- Zacchaeus responds to Jesus' invitation by offering radical restitution and generosity.
- Piper highlights this as an immediate transformation from a tax collector to a repentant giver.
Joy Replaces Greed
- Jesus' acceptance produced joy in Zacchaeus that displaced his love of money.
- Piper concludes that Christ becoming treasure frees people from worldly attachments.
