Not to be a Christian costs the sacrifice of the highest joy. I do not say that the Christless man will have no joy. He may know the joy of health, friendship and domestic life. He may acquire money, power, and fame, but there are nobler joys than these.
He cannot know the joy of sins forgiven, or the comfort and companionship of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the joy of becoming like Him. It is God's purpose that all His children should be joyful—full of joy.
Flee now to Christ from the coming wrath.