In the Christian church, there appears to be a profound misunderstanding of what the Bible means when it uses the words "joy," "rejoice," "prayer," and "thanksgiving." A biblical understanding of the meanings of these words will lead to a more informed biblical worldview and a more effective approach to life, with all its challenges.

In last week's passage, we discussed the church family and our relationships with one another. In this week's passage, Paul gives us vital instructions on our relationship with God as a church family.