What could be a greater privilege than to listen to the voice of God, and be granted by God himself the ears to hear?
John PiperIf God's love for his children is to be measured by our health, wealth, and comfort in this life, God hated the apostle Paul.
John PiperExultation that does not flow from education, affections that do not flow from knowing, savoring that does not flow from seeing, feeling that does not flow from thinking - are hollow and rootless - noisy gongs and clanging cymbals. And God is not glorified by artificial and empty passions. True delight is rooted in true doctrine. God-centered exultation is rooted in God-centered education.
John Piper