John Piper vs. the Emergent Church

Why do we need John Piper in the church today?  This video demonstrates the answer perfectly.  Because he's willing to do what so many today are not.  That is, he's willing to put Christ above all else (i.e., relationships, feelings, political correctness, politics, status), he's willing to call out false teachers by name, and he does it all for the glory of Christ (so much so that he's willing to take a leave of absence because he senses a need for a "reality check from the Holy Spirit.").  He and his ministry are a tremendous gift to the church in our day. 

HT: Think Christian