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11.05.2018
Quotes on Scripture and Joy
On Scripture - Augustine's letters
"Such is the depth of the Christian Scriptures, that even if I were attempting to study them and nothing else from early boyhood to decrepit old age, with the utmost leisure, the most unwearied zeal, and talents greater than I have, I would be still daily making progress in discovering their treasures."
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Vol. 1, page 474.
On Joy and Gratitude
"We don't get to pick what comes our way, but we do get to choose how we respond.... If you choose joy, there is literally no room for worry in your brain. You've kicked it out! So how do you choose joy? By giving thanks. By remembering all the good things that have happened, including the good things that have come out of the hard things.
"Cynicism will tempt you to think, 'That's shallow and fluffy. I'm a realist, and life is hard.'
"Don't go there, okay? Cynicism turns people into miserable curmudgeons. Gratitude lifts our spirits and makes us a joy to be around. It's contagious. Plus, it's commanded in Scripture:
" 'Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.' (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)."
Susanne Maynes, Biblical counselor, quoted in Samaritan Ministries' Nov 2018 newsletter
"Such is the depth of the Christian Scriptures, that even if I were attempting to study them and nothing else from early boyhood to decrepit old age, with the utmost leisure, the most unwearied zeal, and talents greater than I have, I would be still daily making progress in discovering their treasures."
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Vol. 1, page 474.
On Joy and Gratitude
"We don't get to pick what comes our way, but we do get to choose how we respond.... If you choose joy, there is literally no room for worry in your brain. You've kicked it out! So how do you choose joy? By giving thanks. By remembering all the good things that have happened, including the good things that have come out of the hard things.
"Cynicism will tempt you to think, 'That's shallow and fluffy. I'm a realist, and life is hard.'
"Don't go there, okay? Cynicism turns people into miserable curmudgeons. Gratitude lifts our spirits and makes us a joy to be around. It's contagious. Plus, it's commanded in Scripture:
" 'Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.' (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)."
Susanne Maynes, Biblical counselor, quoted in Samaritan Ministries' Nov 2018 newsletter
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