The character of biblical joy--- The Lord rejoices in the faithfulness of His people -Deuteronomy 28-63--- Joy is an essential component of true virtue -Psalm 40-16--- There is a malicious and sinful joy that must be avoided -Lamentations 1-21--- The absence of joy indicates divine judgment -Isaiah 24-11--- Delighting in God strengthens our Christian walk -Nehemiah 8-10-