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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

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HedonistSomeone who seeks pleasure as the highest good
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A person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
MeditationsThe process of thinking deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time
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The act of focusing one's thoughts to achieve stillness.
DesiringStrong feeling of wanting something
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To wish or long for; crave; want.
ChristianA person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows the religion based on his teachings
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Relating to or professing Christianity or its teachings.
GodThe creator and ruler of the universe, according to monotheistic religions
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The Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped (as in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism) as creator and ruler of the universe.
PleasureA feeling of happy satisfaction
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A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
GratificationSatisfaction or pleasure felt after achieving something
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Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
IndulgingAllow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
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To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
MoralityPrinciples concerning distinction between right and wrong
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Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
ConsequencesResult of an action or condition
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A result or effect of an action or condition.