The commands of God are given not to rob me of joy, but lead me into fullness of joy. – Matt Chandler
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Why, then, did God give them free will?…
Why, then, did God give them free will? Because free will, though it makes evil possible, is also the only thing that makes possible any love or goodness or joy worth having. – C.S. Lewis
The people of God ought to be the happiest in the world
The people of God ought to be the happiest in the world. People should be coming to us and asking the source of our joy and delight. – Tozer
If you lack joy, your Christianity must be leaking somewhere.
If you lack joy, your Christianity must be leaking somewhere. – Billy Sunday
Athletes shine for a moment and then are forgotten; after our race is won…
Athletes shine for a moment and then are forgotten; after our race is won, we will share the joy with Jesus forever. – Grant Osborne
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled…
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. – Matthew 23:12