The Institutes of the Christian Religion 1.11.8
“Man's mind, full as it is of pride and boldness, dares to imagine a god according to its own capacity; as it sluggishly plods, indeed is overwhelmed with the crassest ignorance, it conceives an unreality and an empty appearance as God. To these evils a new wickedness joins itself, that man tries to express in his work the sort of God he has inwardly conceived.”
Happiness is a huge idol for many of us—for happiness is self-centered. Do not seek happiness when it is joy and peace Christ desires to grow in you. Only our total surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ can satisfy all desires. Happiness comes and goes, but joy only grows. Can happiness be experienced in sadness or grief? But can joy? Make Him your treasure remembering He is not a lost treasure you seek. Christ is with you always and the Holy Scriptures are His Word to you.
Blessings.
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by Phil Johnson
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2 comments:
wow, such an encouragement and a challenge.. thanks neighbor
hmm, maybe that's why I am having such a hard time this morning - I'm looking for happiness instead of focusing on my joy! Thanks for the insight.
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