Dangerous Duty of Delight: The Glorified God and the Satisfied Soul

Written by John Piper

Narrated by David Heath

This short, impressive book, drawn from Piper's popular Desiring God, emphasizes the importance of strengthening our relationship with our Creator by enjoying Him and His creation. The author's now classic ideas are presented here in an accessible size that will allow readers to absorb and apply them quickly -- leading them to a dramatically different and joyful experience of their faith. Filled with biblical reasons for living a life of celebration, this life-changing listen helps people discover not only why but how to delight more fully in the Lord.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ChristianAudio.com
• Release date: Jul 8, 2007
• ISBN: 9781596445109

John Piper

 John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; and Providence. 

Reviews for Dangerous Duty of Delight

[Nicholas Barnfield · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent! My affections for Christ were stirred listening to this book.

[meghan_howell_10 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was refreshing and convicting all at the same time. Delight is a command and a pursuit in loving and obeying God. Soul refreshing.

[gary_merriman-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Transformed my way of looking at life.

[dannywahlquist · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyed this fresh look at desiring God. These are some of my favorite quotes:
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” by CS Lewis
“The great hindrance to worship is not that we are pleasure-seeking people, but that we are willing to settle for such pitiful pleasures.”
“God is not glorified when we keep for ourselves (no matter how thankfully) what we ought to be using to alleviate the misery of unevangelized, unmedicated and unfed millions.”
"Life is war. All talk of a Christian's right to live luxuriously 'as a child of the King' in this atmosphere sounds hollow - especially since the King Himself stripped for battle.”
"The great incentive for throwing our lives into the cause of missions is the 10,000 - percent return on the investment."
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Jim Elliot
“In the pursuit of joy through suffering, we magnify the all-satisfying worth of the Source of our joy.”

[tiffleeanderson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Anything written by John Piper is life changing for me. If you love his books, visit his website, "desiringgod.com" and watch him preach.

[james1garriss · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

In this short booklet, Piper argues that the Christian is to pursue pleasure as much as possible. Of course, ultimate pleasure and satisfaction and contentment is only found in Jesus Christ. He explains the idea, argues for it, and derives implications for it. The chapters are short and fairly simple, but it makes great devotional reading when you only have 10 minutes.