There is a belief among many Christians that we don’t deserve and should not pursue enjoyment in this life--that life should only be taken seriously and sober-mindedly at all times. But is that really God’s intention for us? Scripture illustrates God’s viewpoint that we can and should enjoy our work and the fruit of it, and even to approach life with humor.
Verses: Mark 6:45-48; Titus 2:6; Phil. 3:1, 4:4; Isa. 22:12-13; 1 Cor. 15:32; Eccles. 2:24-25; 3:4,12-13, 22; 5:18; 8:15; 9:7; 11:8-9
Teacher: John Schoenheit
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