5/24/2023 0 Comments Desiring God by John PiperHis style is conversational, and it was translated very well through the narrative talents of Grover Gardner. Lewis, but he keeps theological rhetoric to a minimum. He uses quotations from other well-known Christian authors, such as C.S. He makes his presentation very easy to understand. He tells us that joy is something we have to fight for, and he discusses various tactics for that battle. He goes on to discuss what pursing God means and how to incorporate that pursuit into our daily lives. We attempt to satisfy ourselves with lesser things to our detriment because we don't understand just how full our satisfaction can be when we seek it in God. Lewis' infamous analogy of a child playing in the mud because he cannot imagine a holiday at the beach. God is the only desire that will fulfill us. It is not that we seek too much satisfaction, but too little. It is not that we have too much desire it is that we do not have enough desire. It is in this activity alone that we find complete peace and satisfaction. What John Piper does so well is to make it so clear that we are creatures made for worship, and we were created to worship God. I've read quite a few theological works by great Christian authors, but in my opinion, they all pale in comparison to this one. BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ OTHER THAN THE BIBLE!
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