Joy is not the same as pleasure or happiness. A wicked and evil man may have pleasure, while any ordinary mortal is capable of being happy. Joy comes from loving God and neighbor. Pleasure is quick and violent, like a flash of lightning. Joy is steady and abiding, like a fixed star.
Pleasure depends on external circumstances, such as money, food, travel, etc.
Joy is independent of them, for it comes from a good conscience and love of God. Sin is a disproportionate seriousness. When you are getting kicked from the rear it means you are in front. They can be overcome. Invented ones are like a maze.