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A "Christian Hedonist" sounds like a contradiction, doesn't it? But
Christian Hedonism is from God Himself. It is the Joy of him in us. Any Opinion?
Christians supposed to seek God, not their own pleasure? To answer this question we need to understand a crucial truth about pleasure-seeking (hedonism): Is the joy of the Lord.

Here is something that you may find helpful.
Chief end of man

Question 1: What is the chief end of man?

Answer: Man's chief end is to glorify God, (1) and to enjoy him for ever(2).

Supporting Scripture:
(1) Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
(2) Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Psalms:73:25, 26
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Question 2: What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify him?

Answer: The Word of God which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments
1,2) is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify God and enjoy him (3).

Supporting Scripture:
(1) And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; Ephesians 2:20
(2) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:16
(3) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 1 John1:3

Tom