Observation #1
God is not in the “Behavior Modification
Business”
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is
not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so
that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the
Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh
Galatians 3:1
Observation #2
Pleasure is not the “Enemy”
Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the
righteous shout for joy and are glad. Proverbs 29:6
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit
Acts 13:52
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being
united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind
Philippians 2:1=2