Examining “Pleasure” Pleasure: “1. The state or feeling of being pleased, 2. Enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to ones liking; gratification; delight” (R.H.C.D., p. 1019). Introduction: This slide presentation consists of a simple presentation of what the Bible teaches about pleasure. There are three Greek nouns and one adjective rendered “pleasure” in our English translations. One noun of interest is, hedone (the e is pronounced as a long “a” and the accent is over the third syllable). An English word (adjective) that suggests extreme pleasure or given to pleasure is “hedonic,” point out derivation.

The Father experiences pleasure 1. Luke 12: 32, Eph. 1: 5, 9. Examining Pleasure The Father experiences pleasure 1. Luke 12: 32, Eph. 1: 5, 9. Slide 2: Some do not think of God experiencing pleasure but He does. Man is also encouraged to take pleasure in certain matters (cp. Eccl. 2: 24).

This world offers pleasures 1. Luke 8: 14. Examining Pleasure This world offers pleasures 1. Luke 8: 14.

Lovers of pleasure more than…. 1. 2 Tim. 3: 4. Examining Pleasure Lovers of pleasure more than…. 1. 2 Tim. 3: 4.

State of serving pleasure 1. Titus 3: 3. Examining Pleasure State of serving pleasure 1. Titus 3: 3.

Some live in pleasure 1. James 5: 5. Examining Pleasure Some live in pleasure 1. James 5: 5.

Pleasures of sin seasonal 1. Hebrews 11: 25. Examining Pleasure Pleasures of sin seasonal 1. Hebrews 11: 25.

Pleasure in unrighteousness 1. 2 Thes. 2: 12. Examining Pleasure Pleasure in unrighteousness 1. 2 Thes. 2: 12.

Pleasure in infirmities…. 1. 2 Corinthians 12: 10. Examining Pleasure Pleasure in infirmities…. 1. 2 Corinthians 12: 10.

Pleasure in sins of others 1. Romans 1: 32. Examining Pleasure Pleasure in sins of others 1. Romans 1: 32.

Examining Pleasure Conclusion: 6: But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth” (I Tim. 5).