Reviewed by Matt Scheffer
John Piper’s aim in this book is to help Christians break free from Western middle class, luke-warm, materialism and live radically for Christ as our Supreme Treasure.
Piper draws from Philippians 1 and Paul’s exclamation that: “To live is Christ, to die is gain”. Piper takes those words and unpacks what a radical, Christ-centred, Christ-exalting life is all about.
According to Piper, too many Christians are wasting their lives. Too many Christians are living for and treasuring what the pagan, unbelieving world also lives for and treasures. What a waste!
This isn’t the first book I would give a non-Christian, since it’s mainly aimed at Christians, and already assumes Christian belief.
Some editions come with a DVD (there should be a sticker on the front cover of the book, stating this copy of the book comes with a DVD). The DVD sermon is a very passionate, stirring, message and well worth watching!
The book is a call for Christians to display the glory of Christ in all things: our use of money, our relationships, our careers, our family, education, church life, etc.. including our very life and death.
A very challenging message, from a very godly pastor. I highly recommend you read it over summer.
Ideal for: Christians who want some “edge” to their Christian thinking, and who want to know what to do with the rest of their lives.
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