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“God is our supreme pleasure. We prefer above all else to know him and see him and be with him and be like him.” quote by John Piper
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““God is our supreme pleasure. We prefer above all else to know him and see him and be with him and be like him.””

John Piper

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Supremacy of God, 2015

God is the ultimate joy; knowing and being with Him is humanity’s highest desire.

In simple terms: God is the greatest pleasure.

Key Takeaway

Seek closeness with the divine.

Themes

spirituality joy theology relationship purpose

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • worship
  • daily devotion
  • life decisions

Key Concepts

Christian doctrine philosophy of happiness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does pleasure mean to you?
  • How does knowing God change daily life?
A Different Perspective

Human desire for tangible joy can conflict.

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