With these things in mind, it is worth spending a few moments looking at the key biblical passages which speak about Christian joy: Joy is Not Optional The authors of the Westminster Shorter Catechism were clear about the role of joy in the Christian life, for the answer to the first question, ‘What is the chief end of man?’ is: ‘The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever’. The Bible argues that we are made for a joyful relationship with God, but sin separates us from him and spoils
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