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“The honesty and justice of unbelievers is like a seashell washed up on the beach.

“Prayer is the walkie-talkie on the battlefield of the world…for spiritual warfare, not a domestic intercom to increase the comforts of the saints.”.

“Prayer is the power that wields the weapon of the Word, but the Word itself is the weapon by which the nations will be brought to faith and obedience.”.

And this heart condition of stubbornness and impertinence is why their sacrifices are an abomination to God.”

“The reason God abominates the sacrifices of the unjust is not merely the inconsistency of eternal behavior during the week, but that they come before the Lord with hearts that are not broken for their sin, and with no true intention of forsaking it.

“So, whether we are reading in the Old Testament or the New, the great ground of our forgiveness is God’s allegiance to his holy name and the unswerving pleasure that he takes in making the worth and righteousness of that name known, especially in the gospel message that Christ died both to justify the ungodly and vindicate the Father’s justice.”.

The radiance of the Son’s face shines first and foremost for the enjoyment of his Father.”

“Who can look upon the sun shining in full strength? The answer is that God can.

A little lengthy and meaty, this is a great read to slowly digest as it will require much reflection. Even the first chapter “The Pleasure of God in His Son” has made me fall in love with the person of Jesus all over again. It has caused me to align my heart with the things that make Him happy and delighted. This book has helped me to readjust my mind and heart to think less about myself and my desires and meditate on the person of God and what He desires. Out of all of John Piper’s writings, this is by far my favorite yet. His book is broken up by chapters that all begin with “The Pleasure of God in…” and into topics like His Son, All He Does, His Creation, His Fame, Election, Bruising the Son, Doing Good to All Who Hope in Him, Prayers of the Upright, Personal Obedience and Public Justice, and Concealing Himself from the Wise and Revealing Himself to Infants. John Piper explores deep into Scripture to learn about what makes God delighted. To see God and know God as He sees Himself is the greatest wisdom.

Originally 1991 Revised and Expanded edition- June 26.

“I recall hearing one of my professors in seminary say that one of the bests tests of a person’s theology was the effect it has on one’s prayers.“- John Piper, The Pleasures of God Book Publication Date: