The pursuit of pleasure is not fueled by freedom. The pursuit of pleasure is fueled by a spirit of self-gratification and accompanied by self-delusion. I think we all know that pleasure is very temporary. Nevertheless, it is still desired. As one pursues it, there can be much confusion. Too often, one does not know the path to follow in order to obtain or experience pleasure. Speaking of that, the views of a young man in his twenties are different than those of an old man in his seventies or eighties regarding the subject of pleasure. If a person is a slave to pleasure.......that person is not free. To be free is one of the greatest gifts known to humankind. I will sum up my words: It is better to be free than to be a slave. To be free one must know how to live. Okay, then.......how can I know how to live? Here it is:
"YOU WILL SHOW ME THE PATH OF LIFE; IN YOUR PRESENCE IS FULLNESS OF JOY; AT YOUR RIGHT HAND THERE ARE PLEASURES FOR EVERMORE." (Ps. 16: 11)
The Psalmist is talking to God. He is mentioning God's right hand of power. In order to have pleasure, one must have power. In order to have power, one must have joy. "The joy of the Lord is my strength." (power) (Neh. 8:10) God is a spirit. God is Lord. "And where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." (freedom) So, who is at the right hand of God? Why don't you ask Stephen? (Acts 7: 55,56)
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