Joy is distinctly a Christian word and a Christian thing. It is the reverse of happiness. Happiness is the result of what happens of an agreeable sort. Joy has its springs deep down inside. And that spring never runs dry, no matter what happens. Only Jesus gives that joy. He had joy, singing its music within, even under the shadow of the cross.
– SD Gordon –
You must find joy in God, or you will not find joy at all.
– Charles Spurgeon –
As afflictions abound, even so do consolations abound by Jesus Christ.
– Charles Spurgeon –
There are few things quite so boring as being religious, but there is nothing quite so exciting as being a Christian!
– Ian Thomas –
Joy is best sown in broken ground.
– Jack Wellman –
Faith, love, trust, joy and obedience are the saints’ responses to the Father’s loving acts shown to them.
– John Owen –
It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.
– Charles Spurgeon –
Boldness in Christ’s service always brings its own reward. The boldest Christian is always the happiest man.
– JC Ryle –
from Expository Thoughts on the Gospel
They alone are truly happy who are seeking to be righteous. Put happiness in the place of righteousness and you will never get it.
– D. Martin Lloyd-Jones –