“For I resolved to know

nothing

while I was

with you

except Jesus Christ

and him

crucified.”

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HAPPY – HAPPINESS

Matthew 5:3-11

Intr.:

Last year I came across the word FUTURE quite a bit. Is it the word HAPPY this year? I don’t know!

What does the BIBLE say about HAPPY and HAPPINESS?

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1. HAPPY (3)

are the poor in spirit (the humble, rating themselves insignificant) , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!

2. HAPPY (4)

are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted! – Isaiah 61:2

3. HAPPY (5)

are the meek, (the mild, patient, long – suffering) for they shall inherit the earth. – Psalm 37:11

4. HAPPY (6)

are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God) , for they shall be completely satisfied! – Isaiah 55:1,2

5. HAPPY (7)

are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy!

6. HAPPY (8)

are the pure in heart, for they shall see God! – Psalm 24:3,4

7. HAPPY(9)

are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they shall be called the sons of God!

8. HAPPY (10)

are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake (for being and doing right) , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!

9. HAPPY (11)

are you when people revile you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil against you falsely on My account.

End:

Are you happy?