Seven
Basic
Stages
of Life
Training Stage
(To Be Instilled During the
Ages Six to Twelve Years)
Focuses on Information
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JOYFULNESS
vs
Self-Pity
What is
Joyfulness?
.
The exultation
of my inward being that results from genuine harmony with God and with
others.
Joyfulness
It's related to the motivational gift of Serving
Scripture Text:
"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken." - Proverbs 15:13
Some of
the Attributes:
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2. 3. |
"Speaking
to myself in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody
in my heart to the Lord as a result of being in agreement with God and
others." (Shows on the countenance)." (a.c.e)
Learning how to lift the spirits of others. Learning to be happy regardless of outside circumstances. |
Questions
to ask yourself:
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. |
Do you
cheerfully greet the members of your family in the morning?
Do you joyfully give money to God's work? Do you thank God for every situation and see His benefits in allowing each one? Do you know that you are in the place God wants you to be? Do you have a song in your heart and make melody for God? Do you greet others with a smile even when you are not smiling inside? Do you take the spoiling of your goods with joy when serving Christ? |
Projects
and Bible Study Questrions to help instill this quality:
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What
is the difference between joy and happiness?
The greatest example of joy was given by Jesus and is expressed in the most difficult situation. (See Hebrews 12:3) Look up other Scriptures about "joy" and "rejoice" and share them for a good point of reference for joyfulness. |
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Qualities Index
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