John Piper Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Piper.

John Piper is a prominent American theologian, author, and pastor. Born on January 11, 1946, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he is best known for his influential teachings on Christian hedonism and his role as the founder and leader of Desiring God, a Christian ministry based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Piper has written numerous books, including "Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist" and "Don't Waste Your Life," which have had a significant impact on evangelical Christianity. His preaching and writings emphasize the supremacy of God in all aspects of life and the pursuit of joy in God.

Darkness comes. In the middle of it, the future looks blank.

Darkness comes. In the middle of it, the future looks blank. The temptation to quit is huge. Don't. You are in good company... You will argue with yourself that there is no way forward. But with God, nothing is impossible. He has more ropes and ladders and tunnels out of pits than you can conceive. Wait. Pray without ceasing. Hope.

God is not honored by groundless love. In fact, there is no

God is not honored by groundless love. In fact, there is no such thing. If we do not know anything about God, there is nothing in our mind to awaken love. If love does not come from knowing God, there is no point in calling it love .

God Love Knowledge Thinking

Why don't people ask us about our hope? The answer is probab

Why don't people ask us about our hope? The answer is probably that we look as if we hope in the same things they do. Our lives don't look like they are on the Calvary road, stripped down for sacrificial love, serving others with the sweet assurance that we don't need to be rewarded in this life.

Life Hope Service Christianity Sacrifice

Loving God with all our mind means that

Loving God with all our mind means that

God Love Thinking

Here was an absolutely compelling road sign. Stay on the roa

Here was an absolutely compelling road sign. Stay on the road of objective truth - there is objective being and objective value. Stay on the road. There is Truth. There is a Point and Purpose and Essence to it all. Keep searching. You will find it.

Truth

... the mind was designed not to defend what we want, but to

... the mind was designed not to defend what we want, but to discover what is ultimately true, which should shape our wants and satisfy them more deeply with God. The purpose of the mind is not to rationalize subjective preferences, but to recognize objective reality and to help the heart revel in God.

Truth God Faith Mind Intellect Objectivity

The Word frees us from smallness of mind (1 Kings 4:29) and

The Word frees us from smallness of mind (1 Kings 4:29) and from threatening confinements (Psalm 18:19).

Life Freedom Living Open Mindedness Word

humility is beyond our reach. if it were a product of reachi

humility is beyond our reach. if it were a product of reaching, we would instinctively be proud of reaching it. it is a gift.

Wisdom Life Humility Effort

Faith is born and sustained by the Word of God, and out of f

Faith is born and sustained by the Word of God, and out of faith grows the flower of joy.

Life Growth Bible Word

Woe to us if we get our satisfaction from the food in the ki

Woe to us if we get our satisfaction from the food in the kitchen and the TV in the den and the sex in the bedroom with an occasional tribute to the cement blocks in the basement!

Food