Do You Know How to Find Joy? The Good News of Christianity, Part 2

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Glory to GOD!!! Thank you pastor John Piper!

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Study guide from Desiring God: Everyone wants a happily-ever-after, but few people are willing to give up sin and autonomy to get it. In this lab, pastor John shows how it is our joyful duty to live for God’s glory. Six Foundational Truths for Understanding the Good News of Christianity 1. God created us for his glory. 2. Therefore, it is our joyful duty to live for his glory. 3. All of us have failed to glorify God as we should. 4. Therefore, we are all dead in our sins and under God’s just condemnation. 5. God sent his Son to save sinners and bring them into his eternal joy. 6. All the benefits purchased through Christ’s death and resurrection are given to those united to him through faith. Study Questions 1. What kind of lifestyle leads to happiness? Do you know this by experience? 2. Read Psalm 37:4 and Philippians 4:4. Based on these texts, what does it mean to love God? 3. In this lab, Piper says that our joyful duty is to live for the glory of God. Do you view this duty as joyful? Why or why not?

[@magnusjames23]

how do you eat to the glory of God? Should I only ever eat if it's to the glory of God?

[@trappedcat3615]

Eating with thanksgiving glorifies God. Job esteemed the Word of God more than his necessary food. His heart treasured God more than food.

[@magnusjames23]

CupOf SleepyTimeTea thank you

[@gogmarinov]

I have often caught myself indulging in the pleasure of food - waste of money, time, health. When I make a resolute decision to fast I find it quite possible to avoid the unnecessary cares regarding what to eat, rather when I eat and need to stop. I have found the following as a beneficial guidance: strive to serve the flesh only about what is most necessary, give up the rest for the sake of your relationship with the Lord. Be faithful in the little things and may the grace of God be with you!