Psalm 68v3 “But the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful”

Deutoronomy 14v22ff - 27

1 Timothy 6v17 “Command those who are rich in the present world not to be arrogant nor put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment”

Romans 1v25 “They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshipped and served created things rather than the Creator – who is forever praised. Amen.”

Proverbs 23v29-35

Proverbs 5v1-5

Proverbs 5v15-20

Psalm 16v11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Psalm 37v4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.

"When I begin to crave some illicit sexual pleasure, the sword-swing that has often severed the root of this promised pleasure is: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matt 5:8). I recall the pleasures I have tasted of seeing God more clearly from an undefiled conscience; and I recall the brevity and superficiality and oppressive aftertaste of sin's pleasures, and with that, God has killed the conquering power of sin."

Colossians 3