The whole life should radiate joy, power, peace and purity in the Holy Ghost (Rom. 14:17), but this cannot be unless there is a clear understanding of what sin is and a commensurate appreciation of the magnitude of God’s grace. Paul truly felt and believed himself to be the chief of sinners. His gratitude was unbounded and this was reflected in his worship and service of God. Those who have little, if any, conviction wonder at this. Let us hear Spurgeon again:
    I question whether any one coming among us could bear to see himself as God sees him. I think it is highly probable that, if any man were to see his own heart as it really is, he would go mad; it would be a sight too dreadful for an awakened conscience and a sensitive reason to endure. And when the Lord does come to any of his servants, and reveals sin in its true character, unless there is a corresponding revelation of the cleansing blood, it puts man into a very dreadful condition of mind.



The author discusses this topic under the following 5 headings:
    [*]What is joy?
    [*]The joy of salvation
    [*]Joy because of justification.
    [*]The relationship of joy to power.
    [*]How to obtain joy.What is joy?

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    In His service and grace,

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