Causing Joy in Heaven 1 Peter 4:13 - Jude 24 - 1 Thess. 2:19 We can produce joy in heaven and in our own lives by repenting! Jesus sought out sinners and encouraged them to repent because he saw them from Heaven’s perspective. You and I should have that same perspective – desiring to bring joy to heaven and earth through repentance. 1 Peter 4:13 - Jude 24 - 1 Thess. 2:19

Joy is Created in Heaven When a Sinner Repents (Luke 15:1-10) The Pharisees often complained about Jesus’ association with sinners Luke 5:30-32; 7:36-50; 19:1-10 Jesus was concerned with seeking and saving the lost because of His heavenly perspective.

You and I Can Cause Heaven to Rejoice! Sin grieves heaven Genesis 6:6; Ephesians 4:30; Psalm 95:10 Christians are warned against many sins 2 Timothy 3:2-4; 1 Peter 4:3; Ephesians 5:3-4; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Christians who had been sinners repented! 1 Corinthians 6:11 Repentance is produced by sorrow but creates joy! 2 Corinthians 7:10

Ask Yourself This: What happened when I repented of… Cursing? (Ephesians 4:29) Bitterness toward my spouse? (Colossians 3:19) Sexual lust or lasciviousness? (1 Thess. 4:5) Drinking or banquetings? (1 Peter 4:3) Gossip? (1 Timothy 5:13) Greed or covetousness? (Ephesians 5:3) Failing to do good? (James 4:17)