Cost Quote by John Piper
“The saving love of God is his doing whatever must be done, at great cost to himself, and for the least deserving, so that he might enthrall them with what will make them supremely happy forever, namely, himself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Desiring God, John Piper, 2006
God’s love is demonstrated by self‑sacrificial action for all, especially the undeserving, aiming to bring ultimate joy through Himself.
In simple terms: God shows love by giving everything for us.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑sacrifice as love.
Themes
self‑sacrifice
divine love
eternal joy
humility
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- mission work
- counseling
- personal devotion
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
agape
self‑offering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance self‑giving with personal boundaries?
- What does “supremely happy forever” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice can be misused to enable dependency.
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