Desiring God, Meditations of a Christian Hedonist --by John Piper

I've found myself quoting and recommending this book every few days for the past week.I think that means that it is both practical and worthy of recommending to you all.

Often as our new heart struggles with the old flesh that still clings to us we are tempted to turn obedience into something it was never intended to be: a back breaking burden.

But the two goals of both glorifying God and and enjoying him seem so naturally in conflict with one another.

In Piper's book he seeks among other things to help us understand that these two dual purposes for mankind not only can get along but in the end they kiss one another.

 One of the most memorable quotes from the book for me:

"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.

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