INTRODUCTION

The source of a man’s pleasure speaks volumes about the condition of his heart. Some find pleasure in rioting, some in backbiting, some in carnality, and some in selfish indulgences. As these things become more amusing to the carnal Christian, he begins to do them in the open, or as the scripture saith, "in the day time." All these things point to a heart that is cold to the things of God, and warm to the things of the world. Instead, the people of God ought to find pleasure in spiritual things such as reading the Bible, talking with the Lord, singing His praises, fellowshipping with likeminded believers, and witnessing to others of His goodness.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) We are supposed to love and please God (1 Thessalonians 4:1Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
  See All...). Jesus did (John 8:29And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
  See All...). With His help we can resist worldly pleasures (Galatians 5:24And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
  See All...). But sadly, we don't choose His way (Isaiah 66:4I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.
  See All...) but have pleasure in doing wrong (2 Thessalonians 2:12That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
  See All...b).
• Would you rather read your Bible or your favorite novel? Would you rather sing about God or of worldly things? Do you find greater enjoyment speaking with God or gossiping with others?
• How can one find pleasure in spiritual things? What can take Bible reading from boring to blessing? What can take singing from monotonous to an overflow of heart?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God to help spiritual things become pleasurable to you.
• Thank God for His marvelous goodness to you.

HYMN

Nothing Between

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