• The pursuit of joy in God is not optional. It is not an 'extra' that a person might grow into after he comes to faith. Until your heart has hit upon this pursuit your 'faith' cannot please God. It is not savng faith. Saving faith is the heartfelt conviction not only that Christ is reliable, but also that He is desirable.

    John Piper: The pursuit of joy in God is not optional. 
 It is not an 'extra' that a person might grow into after he comes to 
 faith. Until your heart has hit upon this pursuit your 'faith' cannot 
 please God. It is not savng faith. Saving faith is the heartfelt 
 conviction not only that Christ is reliable, but also that He is 
 desirable.