Augustine was right: It is the decided opinion of all who use their brains that all men desire to be happy. . . . The happy life which all men desire cannot be reached by any who does not cleave with a pure and holy love to that one supreme good, the unchangeable God.
Randy Alcorn emphasizes that happiness is a universal aspiration among people, as noted by Augustine. He argues that true happiness cannot be achieved by anyone who does not dedicate themselves to loving the supreme good, represented by God. This connection between love for God and the attainment of happiness is central to understanding human desire.
Alcorn suggests that a pure and holy love for God is essential for anyone seeking genuine...
