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John Piper: Money, sex and power – a very brief review
I’ve just finished reading John Piper’s new book with The Good Book Company: Money, sex and power – living in the light. I’m always slightly sceptical about Piper books – I remember him being interviewed by Willie Philip once and saying “If you’ve read one of my books you’ve read them all.” There is some truth in that – but this one is different as it applies more rigorously. Perhaps it’s the focus of having three subjects to work with, but I appreciated the way he worked through each one.
They started as talks at the Co-Mission conference in 2015 and it’s quite possible to appreciate the sermonic and pastoral intent behind each subject. But just because they work as talks does not guarantee they work on paper, as anyone who has tried to make the transition knows. I’m very grateful then for those who helped make this happen.
There are three substantial sections on (no surprises) money, sex and power that we Western Christians need to hear. There is a useful closing chapter on realigning our focus back to Christ. All good. Solid, more than solid, in fact.