To be godly is to resemble God. If God is unhappy, we'd need to pursue unhappiness, which is as likely as developing an appetite for gravel. If following Jesus means having to turn away from happiness, and we're wired to want happiness, then
Randy Alcorn is an author and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries. His writing focuses on Christian theology and living out one's faith in daily life. Randy's articles can be found in various publications, including ChurchLeaders and The Gospel Coalition.