This Ligonier Ministries video features John Piper discussing the purpose of life and how to live an "unwasted life." He shares his personal journey of discovering God's purpose and three key discoveries that shaped his understanding of a life well-lived.
God's Purpose: God's ultimate purpose is to display His glory for the everlasting enjoyment of His redeemed people. Piper emphasizes the importance of understanding God's design before defining one's own purpose.
Overcoming Obstacles: A significant obstacle to fulfilling God's purpose is humanity's inherent hatred of God and the resulting wrath. Jesus Christ's sacrifice overcomes this, becoming the apex of God's glory and enabling believers to see and savor God's glory.
Joyful Suffering: The life that best displays God's glory is a life of joyful suffering in the service of love. Piper uses the Sermon on the Mount to illustrate how joy in the face of persecution, stemming from a heavenly reward, demonstrates the immeasurable value of God's glory in Christ.
