In our examination on the importance of joy, one might get the impression that being joyful is good in every situation, unless sorrow is specifically called for. However, situations exist in which people should not take joy - yet some people do. When this happens, it is generally a symptom of deeper problems. The one who lacks sense. Proverbs 15:21 says, “Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight.” This proverb is interesting because...

It is common to hear marriage spoken of in derogatory ways. And I understand why. The world does not promote healthy or Godly attitudes about self, others, or relationships. Thus, many people end up being selfish and sinful in their marriages, and then (little wonder) they have negative experiences with marriage...

“Anything that makes me this happy could not be bad for me.” “Surely, God wants me to be happy, right?” “It feels too good to be wrong.” From a humanistic point of view these comments sound accurate, and are common among people trying to justify sin. But, are these statements biblical and correct? To answer that question, let’s look at what John the apostle says...