These Epicureans were the disciples of Epicurus. He, like Aristippus, did not advocate base sensuality. Unfortunately the Epicureans did not maintain the lofty ideals of their master, for they slipped to a much lower level of sensual hedonism as had the followers of Aristippus before them. Eventually hedonism proved empty and unrewarding and became pessimistic in tone. It would be difficult for us to find a way of life more antithetic to Christianity than this.
Hedonism is the philosophy of selfishness.
It is man serving himself. It is the ego enthroned and at times deified. Christianity is just the opposite. This love is an uncalculating, outgoing spirit of loving concern which finds expression in deeds of service without limit. It is not love given for the sake of receiving love or other benefits in return.