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How to Be Happy “Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God,” Psalms 146:5 “Happy are the people whose God is the LORD!” Psalms 144:15

“…life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

What is Happiness ? Definitions Some Seek happiness in sin “At the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like a viper.” Pro. 23:32 “That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment?” Job 20:5

the passing pleasures of sin fleeting pleasures of sin Heb. 11 24. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25. Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; the passing pleasures of sin fleeting pleasures of sin

Gold does not bring happiness 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Joy of the Righteous 1 Pet.1:8-9 “ye rejoice with joy unspeakable” Too great for words 2 Cor. 7:10 asv “no regret” Matt. 5:11-12 “blessed” = Happy

The Bible and Happy People “Blessed is every one who fears the Lord” Ps. 128:1-2 Prov. 28:13,14 “happy is the man who is always reverent” Prov. 29:18 “...he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Jn. 13:17 “happy are ye if ye do them” Prov. 16:20 “whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.”

Christians Should Rejoice Smile in your hearts

“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord” Phil. 3:1 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice” Phil.4:4 “Rejoice evermore.” 1 Thes. 5:16 To be cheerful Calmly happy

Reasons to be happy Blessings - food, clothing Forgiven of all sins Names written in heaven Delivered from bondage of sin Protection that God provides Hope of home in heaven

How to Find Happiness ? A state of mind Not found in worldly things “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Matt. 16:26

How to Find Happiness ? Right relationship with God Begins with Jesus - John 15:5 Phil. 4:7 “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

How to Find Happiness ? Jesus teaches about Happiness It is within - Matt.5:1-12 It is in serving - Acts 20:35 Made to live for eternity Celestial

How to Be Happy

Worldly people are looking for Happiness In all the wrong places

Spiritual Relationship with God Real true Happiness Spiritual Relationship with God

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How to Be Happy

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Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org Feb. 5, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com