"FOR THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH"! Nehemiah 8:9; And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the Lord your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. (Church is it so sad, to live a righteous life?) Proverbs 14:34; Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Hebrews 11:24; By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; v25; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. (Church we're talking about worldly joy, temporary happiness.) 1 John 2:16; For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. v17; And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. "FOR THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH"! Hebrews 11:26; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. Nehemiah said; Nehemiah 8:10; Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry: for the joy of the Lord is your strength. I'M NOT SORRY! Psalm 34:1; I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. "FOR THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH"! (What a teaching!!) Overseer/Apostle