Christ’s Emotions and Ours - The Regulating Principle

Pastor Holland explores the theological foundation of Christ's emotional life, arguing that His feelings were strictly regulated by His love for God's revealed will rather than by external circumstances or internal impulses. By contrasting the fall of Eve in Genesis 3 with the temptation of Jesus in Luke 4, he illustrates how emotions must remain subject to Scripture to avoid sin, highlighting that Jesus rejected self-serving desires even when hungry. John 12 shows that Christ resolved to do God's will despite experiencing profound sorrow and agitation, challenging the modern notion that emotional comfort is the primary indicator of divine guidance.