"It is true that our hearts are often sluggish. We do not feel the depth or intensity of affections that are appropriate for God or His cause. It is true that at those times we must exert our wills and make decisions that we hope will rekindle our joy. Even though joyless love is not our aim...nevertheless it is better to do a joyless duty than not to do it, provided that there is a spirit of repentance that we have not done all of our duty because of the sluggishness of our hearts."
John Piper, The Dangerous Duty of Delight
Because of a recent controversy that has been increasing among some of my friends over whether or not we should have devotions I have decided to post this thought. My friends suggest that devotions are not necessary and unless driven by love for the Author of the letters we read (the Bible) they can be avoided. Piper is addressing much more than devotions, but I believe that devotions themselves can appropriately fall under this challenge.
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