Jesus Christ teaches that joy is not a nicety in the Christian life, but an absolute necessity. He explains that joy is abounding, abiding, and abundant, and that it is essential for winning souls, bearing life's burdens, and overcoming heartaches and trials. Jesus shares the secret to having fullness of joy, which is to abide in Him, surrendering everything to Him, depending on Him, resting in His love, obeying His commandments, and rejoicing in His presence.
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