Desiring God review

Desiring God by John Piper is a book unlike most modern Christian books I've read, in that it is appealing not only spiritually but intellectually. Every single paragraph is full of deep, well-founded spiritual thoughts. It's not a book one can read quickly or passively; it must be pondered and questioned.

I didn't agree with everything he said, but his ideas were certainly interesting. He argues that Christians must find their joy in God and that ultimately all obedience should come from a desire to make our joy complete. He consistently repeats that this idea is not selfish but is, in fact, biblical. His insistence of that point is slightly overstated and it seems as though he is trying too hard to justify his ideas to the critics, but he does provide convincing biblical evidence for his ideas.

Piper doesn't make practical applications crystal clear. Instead he leaves room for the reader to find out how to apply the principles to his or her own life.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a book to challenge you spiritually, intellectually, and practically, this is the book for you.