Well, happy Wednesday and welcome back to the podcast.

We talk a lot about this thing called Christian hedonism around here.

So what is it?

What's the best simplest shortest definition of Christian hedonism?

Well, I have it for you today.

Back in 2006, Pastor John was asked to define Christian hedonism in two minutes, and he

delivered his response in one minute, 40 seconds.

Short of two minutes.

What do you ask the question?

Here's what he said.

Christian hedonism is the conviction that God is most glorified in us when we are most

satisfied in Him.

I won't take the time to put all the textual foundation under that.

I've done that in many places.

But let me explain the application.

If God is made to look glorious by my being satisfied in Him, then pursuing my satisfaction

in Him becomes essential to obedience and worship.

And therefore, Christian hedonism says, you must pursue your maximum joy and maximum

in two senses.

Maximum quality?

Maximum in quantity.

In other words, I want fullness of joy, and I want joy forevermore.

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