Quote by John Piper

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.

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

Summary

This quote suggests that people may not ask about our hope because our lives appear to be centered around the same things they hope for. If our lives do not reflect sacrificial love and a willingness to serve others without seeking immediate rewards, it is likely that others cannot differentiate our hope from worldly desires. In order to engage others in conversations about our hope, we must exhibit a distinctive and selfless approach to life that sets us apart from the pursuits of this world.

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Life Hope Service Christianity Sacrifice

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