You Must Suffer - John Piper - One Passion

John Piper - You Must Suffer from I'll Be Honest on Vimeo.

When I first saw this sermon at the beginning of the year, it radically changed my life forever. The passion of Piper preaching on the subject of suffering was something I had never witnessed before in my life. The simple fact is, if revival ever happens, it will be because we throw away all of the care for our reputation. We will stop seeking the approval of man, and then we will suffer, either it be physical, or mainly verbal. Through those sufferings everyone will see Christ being magnified as the most valuable treasure. For Christ to be more valuable then what people think of you, is something every Christian must come to. I pray that your friends are able to look at you, and not see your laptop computer being more valuable then Christ. That they dont see everyone of your conversations directed to something other then Christ.

Galatians 1:10 - For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to pelase man, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Luke 16:13 - No servant can serve two masters for either he will hate the one and love the other

You cannot server your identity, reputation, your feelings, and serve Lord Jesus Christ. Turn to Christ, and by His Grace let go of any idols you hold onto.

Philippians 1:29 - For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake.