Choosing joy does not mean you forget the wrong that is happening around you. Choosing joy means that we clothe ourselves differently than the world around us. When we choose joy in the face of trials, the world sees us and asks how we can be joyful in such times. When we choose joy instead of arrogance, the world sees a servant willing to help instead of a self-righteous church-goer. When we choose joy over earthly desires, the world sees someone who is joyful and content without vices.
On the Way
Seeking God, Studying His Word, and Following Christ—While "On the Way"