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What Is Christian Hedonism?

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August 1, 2025
What is Christian Hedonism? John Piper has used the short phrase for years to describe how our joy in God makes much of God. In other words, God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. John explains where that idea came from, and why he believes it is biblical. This video is the second of a six-part series on the theme of joy in the book of Philippians. https://desiringgod.org/joy

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