The Thoughts of Ryan-C

“Christ did not die to forgive sinners who go on treasuring anything above seeing and savoring God, and people who would be happy in heaven if Christ were not there, will not be there. The gospel is not a way to get people to heaven; it is a way to get people to God. It’s a way of overcoming every obstacle to everlasting joy in God. If we don’t want God above all things, we have not been converted by the Gospel.” 

-John Piper

This is probably one of the most convicting quotes I have heard in a long time. If Christ is not my ultimate treasure, then what am I living for? Christ didn’t die so I could be happy and forget Him. He died so I could be reconciled to Him and know Him.

This has some very large implications…

P.S. You should read some Piper…  His books are excellent.

You can buy them HERE or download some of them HERE.