In Newton’s mind, to behold the cross and to see Christ’s death for you—and because of you—brings a transfer of indomitable joy. You have died to the delights of this world, and you are now alive to new heavenly joys in Christ. And when you find yourself lured toward the fleeting joys of this world, Newton points back to the victory of the Savior where joys are recalibrated, daily if necessary. Every sight of Christ we take is an attack on every delight in sin left in our hearts.
