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| Format: | Ebook |
| Page Count: | 160 |
| Size: | 5.25 in x 8.0 in |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9798874915179 |
| ePub ISBN: | 979-8-8749-1517-9 |
| PDF ISBN: | 979-8-8749-1516-2 |
| Published: | January 05, 2027 |
John Piper Explains Why the Christian Pursuit of Happiness Is Not Optional but Essential for Glorifying God
We are created to live for God’s glory, but is it wrong to pursue our own happiness? What if the two are connected? Finding supreme fulfilment in the Savior, rather than worldly pleasures, brings him ultimate glory. Or as John Piper summarizes: “Christ is most magnified in us when we are most satisfied in him.”
In this concise guide, Piper, host of the Ask Pastor John podcast, explores the concept of Christian Hedonism through an engaging Q&A format. He tackles 15 relatable questions, including “How could God make me happier than the things I love?” “If something makes me happy, does that mean it’s automatically okay to do?” and “Don’t we have to wait until heaven to experience happiness?” This winsome, theologically rich book helps readers trade short-lived desires for the enduring hope of Christ.
- Accessible: A helpful Q&A book for youth groups, young adult ministries, and anyone looking for advice on the Christian life
- Written by John Piper: Bestselling author and voice of the popular Ask Pastor John podcast
- Practical: Helps readers understand life’s purpose, God’s glory, self-denial, and joy from a deeply biblical perspective
Author:
John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; and Providence.
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Endorsements
“John Piper has spent a lifetime reminding us that our deepest joy and God’s greatest glory are never at odds. In We Are Far Too Easily Pleased, he brings that conviction to a new generation, answering honest questions with biblical clarity, pastoral wisdom, and a compelling vision of satisfaction in Christ. This book exposes the shallow pleasures that promise much and deliver little while pointing us toward the only joy strong enough to sustain us in celebration and suffering. Read it slowly and let it awaken your heart to want more of God.”
Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church
“We spend so much time chasing temporary thrills when an endless ocean of joy is right in front of us. We Are Far Too Easily Pleased is an urgent call to stop settling for less and start seeking the deep, lasting satisfaction that glorifies God and transforms our lives.”
Joel Morris, Executive Director, Union