Joy (2/2)

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3 John 1:4 truth children
In the day of prosperity be joyful,
But in the day of adversity consider:
Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other,
So that man can find out nothing that will come after him.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 life dependence

I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 life food receiving
I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.
Psalm 119:14 law money
Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.
1 Timothy 6:17 money materialism pride
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.
Proverbs 23:24 wisdom family
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 6:10 sadness money materialism
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10 food giving
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Romans 5:3-4 suffering hope
Go, eat your bread with joy,
And drink your wine with a merry heart;
For God has already accepted your works.
Ecclesiastes 9:7 food life heart
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”
Matthew 17:5 God Jesus
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.”
Luke 2:10 angels christmas fear
My son, if your heart is wise,
My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself.
Proverbs 23:15 wisdom heart family
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalm 19:8 law heart light
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.
Luke 10:20 heaven eternal life
But to you who fear My name
The Sun of Righteousness shall arise
With healing in His wings;
And you shall go out
And grow fat like stall-fed calves.
Malachi 4:2 righteousness healing awe
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20 evil peace
Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth,
Before the difficult days come,
And the years draw near when you say,
“I have no pleasure in them”
Ecclesiastes 12:1 creation life evil
I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
Luke 15:7 conversion repentance heaven
The hope of the righteous will be gladness,
But the expectation of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 10:28 righteousness hope patience
As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 5:19 money food work
Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
Luke 15:10 angels repentance conversion
The vine has dried up,
And the fig tree has withered;
The pomegranate tree,
The palm tree also,
And the apple tree—
All the trees of the field are withered;
Surely joy has withered away from the sons of men.
Joel 1:12 sadness food harvest
A wise son makes a glad father,
But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
Proverbs 10:1 family wisdom sadness