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This is a redesigned edition of the 2003 original, retaining Piper's signature Christian Hedonism framework — the conviction that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. The book sits at the intersection of Reformed theology and radical discipleship, making it particularly influential in conservative evangelical and Reformed Baptist circles.
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“If you live gladly to make others glad in God, your life will be hard, your risks will be high, and your joy will be full.” —from the Introduction The American Dream beckons people to spend their lives on trivial diversions, slipping through life caught up with seeking success, comfort, and pleasure above all else. But God designed people for far more than this. In this best-selling book, John Piper makes a passionate plea to the next generation to avoid the dangers of a wasted life, calling us to take risks and make sacrifices that matter for eternity—with a single, soul-satisfying passion for the glory of God that seeks to make much of him in every sphere of our lives.
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