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“Outside of the Bible, the most influential book I've ever read. Piper contrasts the duty-driven brand of Christian religion with the biblical connection to the life of God which overflows in eternal delight. If Christianity feels like a burden to you, Piper's message may be the tool God uses in your life to lead you to a more authentic experience of Christ.”
Matthew J wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Changed my life.”
Heath L wrote this review Friday, October 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was one of the best books I have ever read.”
paul u wrote this review Saturday, August 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So far it is great!”
Sydney B wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Deep -- deeper than i expected”
Linda L wrote this review Thursday, July 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“From the preface: "This is a serious book about being happy in God. It's about happiness because that is what our Creator commands: "Delight yourself in the Lord" (Psalm 37:4). And it is serious because, as Jeremy Taylor said, "God threatens terrible things if we will not be happy."
Skip W wrote this review Wednesday, June 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Piper explains and explores the concept of Christian Hedonism - living the Christian life for and in the pleasure of God.”
“umm...WOW! This one, as it has to many others in the last 20+ years, changed the way I think about almost everything...and that's only slightly hyperbole.”
jAsOn wrote this review Sunday, June 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I was a bit disappointed with this book. Partly because I read "When I Don't Desire God" before this. Desiring God seemed more of a defense of Christian Hedonism. I agree with Piper on his perspective on Christian Hedonism, to argue the fact it's not right to fully delight in God (which is Christian Hedonism) is shear ignorance. Christian Hedonism is full pleasure in God, in a biblical manner. Piper does a great job of explaining this. Personally I would recommend "When I Don't Desire God" if you're looking for reasons on why it's critical to fight for joy in God.”
Derek O wrote this review Monday, May 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book revolutionized my devotion toward God”
Jason J wrote this review Monday, May 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
