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The concept of God's joy over His people is a profound theme woven throughout the Scriptures, reflecting His deep love and delight in those who walk in righteousness. The Bible reveals that God takes great pleasure in the uprightness of His people, as it aligns with His holy nature and divine will.

Biblical Foundation

The joy of God over the upright is rooted in His character as a righteous and just God. In the book of Psalms, we find a clear expression of this joy: "The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion" (Psalm 33:5). This verse highlights that God's love for righteousness is intertwined with His joy and devotion, indicating that He finds delight in those who pursue uprightness.

Divine Delight in Uprightness

God's joy is not merely an abstract concept but is vividly portrayed in His interactions with His people. In the book of Proverbs, it is written, "The LORD detests the perverse, but He delights in those whose ways are blameless" (Proverbs 11:20). This passage underscores the contrast between God's disdain for wickedness and His delight in uprightness, emphasizing that the blameless bring joy to His heart.

The Example of Job

The account of Job serves as a powerful illustration of God's joy over uprightness. Job is described as "blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil" (Job 1:1). Despite the severe trials he faced, Job's steadfastness and integrity brought joy to God, who commended him before Satan: "Have you considered My servant Job? There is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil" (Job 1:8). Job's life exemplifies how uprightness can lead to divine commendation and joy.

The Call to Uprightness

The Scriptures consistently call God's people to pursue uprightness as a means of bringing joy to the Lord. In the book of Micah, the prophet declares, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8). This call to justice, mercy, and humility is a call to uprightness, which pleases God and aligns with His desires for His people.

The Joy of the Lord as Strength

The joy of God over His people's uprightness is not only a reflection of His pleasure but also a source of strength for believers. Nehemiah reminds the people of Israel, "Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). This joy, rooted in a life of righteousness, empowers believers to endure trials and remain steadfast in their faith.

Conclusion

The joy of God over His people on account of their uprightness is a testament to His righteous character and His desire for His people to reflect His holiness. Through the pursuit of uprightness, believers not only bring joy to the heart of God but also experience His strength and favor in their lives.

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1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy your people, which are present here, to offer willingly to you.
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Proverbs 11:20
They that are of a fraudulent heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
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The City of God
... keep off the blight, those who watch over children, who ... the earthly city, rises the
City of God, which is ... only one which gives complete and never-failing joy. ...
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"Nunc Dimittis"
... In joy and peace and thee?". ... When you can preach the word of God you must prevail ...
be no sort of reason why you should be afraid of that which is made over to you ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/nunc dimittis.htm

On the Formation of the Character of Believers, and on Giving of ...
... takes hold of the right hand of the joy [3479] which ... of all the rest, since He has
power over them all ... people, the true Israel beloved of God, and seeing God. ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec ii on the formation of.htm

How Christ is to be Made Use of as Our Life, in Case of ...
... and sing in the hope of the glory of God, in the ... remove them; and withal, resolve
never to give over, but to go ... as a copy of courage, "who for the joy that was ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xxii how christ is.htm

Jehovah Tsidkenu: the Lord Our Righteousness
... our righteousness." Oh, the peace it brought, the joy, the gladness ... It would be a
wonder if God should vow that the ... who would not have this man to reign over as ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/jehovah tsidkenu the lord our.htm

The Sixth Book
... is for us to think laughter and joy worthless unless ... Over the pyres and ashes, the
bodies and blood of ... more, by your infamous pleasure you provoke God, and by ...
//christianbookshelf.org/salvian/on the government of god/the sixth book.htm

Sad Fasts Changed to Glad Feasts
... Some are naturally very hot-tempered, and soon boil over. ... Old experiences revive,
and new life and joy are born, where God comes near to us in grace and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/sad fasts changed to glad.htm

Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and ...
... "But to the counsellors of peace is joy," ver.20. ... they are our own, how much more
sacrilege is it to rob God of his interests, and give over his money to ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/section v scriptures showing the.htm

"All Our Righteousnesses are as Filthy Rags, and we all do Fade as ...
... it operation to stir up affections, either of joy or of ... and so you meet with empty
ordinances"God is not ... as the principle, and also putteth over his work on ...
/.../the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xvi all our righteousnesses.htm

From the Conference of 1773 to the Commencement of the War in 1776
... in tears, and others rejoicing with joy unspeakable ... have a bearing upon the work
of God, foreseeing the ... find the following words "I rejoice over honest Francis ...
/.../chapter 1 from the conference.htm