This article shows Augustine’s emphasis on the centrality of the affections, particularly joy, in the believer’s life. In fact, his pursuit of this joy is what strengthened him to engage in the many debates of the Pelagian controversy.

This article encourages the right handling of God's truth, such that preaching also appeals to the affections of the hearers after the preacher himself has been affected by the Word.

Every moment of our lives should be governed by the glad affections of gratitude and faith.