Skip to content

Christian education Quote by John Piper

“Jesus' teaching in general [implies] that happy and fulfilling sexual relations in marriage depend on each partner aiming to give satisfaction to the other. If it is the joy of each to make the other happy, a hundred problems will be solved before they happen.” quote by John Piper
Download Open image
“Jesus' teaching in general [implies] that happy and fulfilling sexual relations in marriage depend on each partner aiming to give satisfaction to the other. If it is the joy of each to make the other happy, a hundred problems will be solved before they happen.”

John Piper

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Joy of Sexual Fulfillment, 2015

Marital sex thrives when each partner seeks to please the other, preventing many problems.

In simple terms: Give pleasure to your spouse.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize mutual satisfaction.

Themes

marriage sexuality mutuality

Mood

encouraging practical

Type

relationship spiritual

When to use this quote

  • wedding counseling
  • relationship building
  • conflict prevention

Key Concepts

self‑less love communication intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can couples practice self‑less intimacy?
  • What obstacles hinder mutual giving?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all couples share same values.

4.4 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by John Piper

Explore all 803 John Piper quotes

More Christian education quotes

Browse all 32 Christian education quotes