John Piper's Blog, page 59
November 25, 2021
November 24, 2021
The Glorious Duty of Thanksgiving
Gratitude is a duty — we ought to thank God for the grace he has given. But genuine Christian gratitude is far more than mere duty.
November 23, 2021
Giving Grace with Our Mouths: Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 8
Keep your eyes on fellow Christians. Are they worn out, discouraged, downcast? Ask God for an upbuilding word.
November 22, 2021
How Can I Serve My Disabled Friends?
Jesus healed people with deep, lifelong disabilities. So should we pray that he would heal loved ones with disabilities like Down syndrome or cerebral palsy?
November 20, 2021
What Is the Christian Alternative to Stealing? Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 7
What does stealing reveal about our hearts? It shows a lack of love for people and a lack of contentment in the Lord.
November 19, 2021
Is Violent Crime Under God’s Providence?
When we don’t understand God and his ways, we can still rest here: God is always totally sovereign, and God is always infinitely good.
November 18, 2021
How Not to Go to Bed Angry: Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 6
Falling asleep with anger is an invitation to the devil to sow bitterness into your life and relationships.
November 17, 2021
Only Jesus Knows the Full Force of Temptation
Jesus never lied, stole, coveted, grumbled, lusted, or sinned in any other way. And that means Jesus alone knows the full force of temptation.
November 16, 2021
How Does Anger Give Place to the Devil? Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 5
Going to bed angry is dangerous. It invites bitterness into your life, but more than that, it invites the devil.
November 15, 2021
Parenting Young Children Through Life’s Pains
When suffering overshadows the life of a family, how can parents help their children embrace God’s all-good, all-wise, all-governing providence?
