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Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, Part 1

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Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, Part 4 By John Piper - Copyright 2003 by Desiring God Foundation, www.desiringGod.org , published by Multnomah Books A Study Guide prepared by Milt Reynolds Part 1: Introduction...How I became a Christian Hedonist (page 7) Part 2: The Happiness of God Part 3: The Goal of God in Redemptive History (page 308) Part 4: God Delights in His Glory (page 41) What do you think? Cite an event from the Bible that obviously shows God acting for the sake of His own glory, or His Name's sake. A brief survey of the high points of redemptive history supports the conclusion that God's own glory is uppermost in His own affections . He puts a greater value on His own glory than on anything else. He delights in His glory above all things. God's glory is His infinite greatness and worth . It could be a bright and awesome radiance sometimes seen, or the infinite moral excellence of His character. God loves His glory infinitely. He lov