The document discusses the difference between happiness and joy, noting that joy is a fruit of the spirit. It provides several Bible verses that reference joy, including Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 16:11, John 15:9-11, Romans 15:13, and John 16:24. These verses portray joy as something spiritual that comes from abiding in God's love and keeping his commandments, and is a gift from God that fills us with pleasure and hope through faith and the power of the Holy Spirit.