Cost Quote by John Piper
“Do you feel more loved when God makes much of you or do you feel more loved when God at the cost of His Son allows you to make much of Him?”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Cost of Love", 2015
Love is measured by God’s sacrifice, not by personal elevation.
In simple terms: God’s love is shown through Christ’s sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Value sacrificial love over self‑importance.
Themes
sacrifice
divine love
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decisions
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
grace
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you equate love with being valued?
- How does Christ’s sacrifice reshape your view of love?
A Different Perspective
Human desire for status can distort understanding of love.
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