Think

John Piper offers a pastor's perspective on the life of the mind, challenging the church to think carefully for the glory of God. Piper's new book will help Christians "think about thinking." Focusing on the life of the mind helps us to better know God, love Him more, and guard ourselves from the world. Along with the emphasis on emotions and the experience of God, we must also practice careful thought about God. Piper argues that "thinking is indispensable on the path to passion for God." Therefore, as we can maintain a healthy balance between mind and heart, thinking and feeling, Piper urges us to think for the glory of God. He demonstrates with Scripture that glorifying God with our minds and hearts is not "either-or," but "both." Thinking carefully about God fuels passion and affection for God. Likewise, Christ-exalting emotion guides us to disciplined thought. Readers will be reminded that "the mind serves to know the truth that fuels the fires of the heart."