Chapter 3 of When I Don't Desire God...

...is about the nature of that call to fight for joy. Piper takes a few pages to elaborate on why we must fight, quoting the Apostle Paul, "My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better" (Philippians 1). Far better! Paul says knowing the presence of Christ is better than living! Piper concludes,

"Surely, then, this is worth fighting for. It may feel strange at first, but when we see what is at stake, no battle will seem more important. Loving Christ involves delight in his Person. Without this love no one goes to heaven. Therefore there is no more important struggle in the universe than the struggle to see and savor Christ above all things--the struggle for joy" (Page 35)
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Liz Power Photography said…
What does He mean "without this love, no one goes to heaven?" Love, Poppy
March 4, 2009 at 8:15 AM
johnepower said…
I think he's trying to stress in this section that faith in Christ involves a relationship with Christ, rather than believing facts about Christ. Does that make sense?
March 4, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Liz Power Photography said…
Head knowledge versus heart knowledge? I'm sure that's what he meant. Hey, check out this 21 minute testimony by Coach Yow of NC State http://
www.wral.com/news/local/video/4439265/ Daniel Richeson sent the link in his newsletter. Love You, Dad.
March 7, 2009 at 8:39 AM
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