Does God Want Me to Be Happy or Holy? — John Piper

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Does God Want Me to Be Happy or Holy?

Does God Want Me to Be Happy or Holy?

Preacher: John Piper
Tradition: Baptist — Reformed
Published: Sep 28, 2017
Length: 7:48

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Ask Pastor John Episode: 557 Transcript: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/does-god-want-me-to-be-happy-or-holy

Topics

Holiness
Joy

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