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God aims to look valuable in the world, and that happens when we treasure him above all else.

John Piper

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John Piper
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: January 11
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Chattanooga
Tennessee
John Stephen Piper
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When the heart no longer feels the truth of hell, the gospel passes from good news to simply news
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Neither Muslims nor anyone else truly worships the true God if they reject Jesus as he really is in the Gospels.
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Whenever your heart starts to be anxious about the future, preach to your heart and say, 'Heart, who do you think you are to be afraid of the future and nullify the promise of God? No, heart, I will not exalt myself with anxiety. I will humble myself in peace and joy as I trust this precious and great promise of God - He cares for me.'
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Life is precarious, and life is precious. Don't presume you will have it tomorrow, and don't waste it today.
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