Joy (Psalm 4:5-8)

Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

Join Pastor Stuart as we conclude our series, Overflow.

This week, we look at Psalm 4:5-8 and John 15:9-11 to hear God's enduring call to . . . "Joy".

• God wants his people to overflow with joy.
• To embrace this truth, we need to address some of our distorted views concerning joy.
  • Distortion 1: Joy is not an emotion.
  • Distortion 2: Emotions (even emotions like joy) are irrational, childish, unreliable, and can lead to problems, so it’s best, or more godly, to be stoic.
  • Distortion 3: Happiness and joy are two different things.
  • Distortion 4: Enjoying ourselves too much is sinful.
  • Distortion 5: God doesn’t really care about your happiness; he only cares about your holiness.
  • Distortion 6: If God wants us to be joyful we should never feel or express sadness.
• The fullness of joy is found in Christ.
• Therefore, we ought to overflow with joy as we
  • Rely on the Spirit,
  • Enjoy God’s good gifts,
  • Jesus is your highest joy,
  • Obey Jesus,
  • Identify distorted thoughts,
  • Celebrate what is good often,
  • Eternalize your perspectives.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let’s grow in being the joyful people God calls us to be in Christ.

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