Desiring God by John Piper
- Description: Piper introduces the concept of “Christian hedonism,” arguing that the pursuit of joy in God is the essence of worship.
- Themes: Joy, worship, and the pursuit of God.
- Strengths: A fresh and compelling perspective on Christian joy and worship.
- Weaknesses: Some readers find its theological language dense or challenging.
- Review: A paradigm-shifting book that redefines what it means to glorify God.
Excerpts:
“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.”
“The pursuit of joy in God is not optional. It is not an ‘extra’ that a person might grow into after he comes to faith. It is the essence of faith.”
“Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn’t.”
