If you have believed in Christ, these are all the hell you will ever bear. So it is with you. Wherefore take courage, and run with patience. Sit loose to the enjoyments of this world. It is quite right for a believer to use the things of this world, and to rejoice in them.
None has such a right as the believer has to rejoice and be happy.
He has a right to all the joys of home, and kindred, and friendship. It is highly proper that he should enjoy these things. In a little while, you will be at your Father's table above, drinking the new wine with Christ. Do not be much taken with the joys that are here. Sit loose to the occupations of the world.