Joy (2/2)

I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children… 3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
3 John 1:4 truth children
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 life dependence

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live. Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, 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
Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
1 Timothy 6:17 money materialism pride
The father of the righteous has great joy.
Whoever fathers a wise child delights 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 him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10 food giving
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope.
Romans 5:3-4 suffering hope
Go your way—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. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”
Matthew 17:5 God Jesus
The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.”
Luke 2:10 angels christmas fear
My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad, even mine.
Proverbs 23:15 wisdom heart family
Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart.
Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalm 19:8 law heart light
Nevertheless, don’t rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Luke 10:20 heaven eternal life
But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out and leap like calves of the stall.
Malachi 4:2 righteousness healing awe
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Proverbs 12:20 evil peace
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth,
before the evil days come, and the years draw near,
when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them.”
Ecclesiastes 12:1 creation life evil
I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
Luke 15:7 conversion repentance heaven
The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hope of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 10:28 righteousness hope patience
Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 5:19 money food work
Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting.
Luke 15:10 angels repentance conversion
The vine has dried up, and the fig tree withered—
the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree,
even all of the trees of the field are withered;
for 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 brings grief to his mother.
Proverbs 10:1 family wisdom sadness