Deny Yourself for Greater Delight — John Piper

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Deny Yourself for Greater Delight

Deny Yourself for Greater Delight

Preacher: John Piper
Tradition: Baptist — Reformed
Published: Apr 2, 2018
Length: 3:13

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Self-denial is not an end in itself, but a pathway to greater joy in Jesus. https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/joy-changes-everything/ https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/joy-changes-everything/excerpts/deny-yourself-for-greater-delight

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Discipleship
Joy

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