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How Should Christians Think About Socialism?

Socialism is not the cure for human selfishness. And in seeking to cure it, socialism creates far greater problems, in principle and practice.
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The Mega Millions Lottery Is a Suicidal Craze

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Bethlehem, Break Forth Like the Dawn

Oct 6, 2002
The people of Christ should not be known primarily for what we don’t do, but for what we do do.
John Piper
Oct 6, 2002

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The Mega Millions Lottery Is a Suicidal Craze

Mar 30, 2012
Tonight a ticket will be chosen worth over half a billion dollars. Lottery agents in New York were selling 1.3 million Mega Millions tickets per hour Thursday. Officials were expecting to sell about 1.2 billion tickets total before the drawing. …
John Piper
Mar 30, 2012

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How Should Christians Think About Socialism?

How Should Christians Think About Socialism?

Oct 20, 2015
Socialism is not the cure for human selfishness. And in seeking to cure it, socialism creates far greater problems, in principle and practice.
John Piper
Oct 20, 2015
“God is able to answer prayers that rulers would be led, even in spite of themselves, to make decisions that open doors for the gospel.”
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1 Peter 2:18–20, Part 1: Slaves, Obey Your Masters
1 Peter 2:18–20, Part 1: Slaves, Obey Your Masters

Slaves, Obey Your Masters

1 Peter 2:18–20, Part 1

Jan 14, 2016
Slavery is a sensitive topic with a horrific history. So what does the Bible say for slaves? In this lab, John Piper explores one place where freedom is found.
John Piper
Jan 14, 2016
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1 Peter 2:18–20, Part 2: Trust God When You Are Mistreated
1 Peter 2:18–20, Part 2: Trust God When You Are Mistreated

Trust God When You Are Mistreated

1 Peter 2:18–20, Part 2

Jan 19, 2016
What happens when someone is mistreated for doing good? In this lab, John Piper teaches us how to respond to and endure injustice.
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Jan 19, 2016

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