The Glory We Exchanged — and the Righteousness God Gives

Summary

In this sermon, John Piper explores the concept of sin as a fundamental devaluation of God's glory, arguing that sin is not merely breaking commands but exchanging God's supreme value for lesser worldly desires. Drawing from Romans 3:23, Piper explains that humans consistently choose to prioritize money, power, success, or personal relationships over treasuring God's glory, which fundamentally dishonors Him. The key practical takeaway is understanding that redemption is about restoring humanity's proper valuation of God, transforming people from those who hate and trample God's glory to those who can be accepted and loved by Him through grace.