Happiness is temporary; Joy is eternal
Happiness
Will come and go
Rooted in emotion
Based in the soul
Completely and absolutely conditional
Joy
Stays forever
We win!
Joy – the presence and protection of God
Practicing the presence of God
Happiness is an option; Joy is an obligation
Happiness
An option, a choice
A decision on our part
Things make us happy or unhappy
People make us happy or unhappy
Joy
A spiritually expected outflow of the heart
Not always evident
Called for in “less than positive” situations
The expected product of a heart given to God
Happiness is a feeling; Joy is a gift
Happiness
What we feel often leads us in the wrong direction
Rooted in us rather than God
Born from circumstances
Joy
A Spiritual fruit, grown in us as we grow
Born from love
Grown in the Word
Multiplied in trials
RECAP
Happiness is temporary, joy is eternal
Happiness is an option, joy is an obligation
Happiness is a feeling, joy is a gift
Which is your theology?
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