Arrogance, selfishness and conceit does NOT produce happiness in a home Putting God first brings happiness to every home (Matt. 6:33; Col. 1:18)

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Arrogance, selfishness and conceit does NOT produce happiness in a home Putting God first brings happiness to every home (Matt. 6:33; Col. 1:18) Putting others above self brings happiness to every home (Phil. 2:3-4; Matt. 23:11)

Glorifying, joking about or minimizing sin does NOT produce happiness in a home Taking sin seriously brings happiness to every home (Jas. 4:8-10) Treating sin as God treats sin brings happiness to every home (Ezek. 18:30-32)

An uncontrolled, wild temper does NOT produce happiness in a home Submitting to Divine control brings happiness to every home (Jas. 4:7; 1 Cor. 6:19-20) Taming and channeling our strength/energy toward God and serving others brings happiness to every home (Rom. 6:12-13; Eph. 4:2, 26-27)

Craving to fulfill our own desires does NOT produce happiness in a home Wanting desperately to do whatever God wants of us bring happiness to every home (Matt. 3:15; Psa. 63:1; 1 Pet. 2:2; Heb. 1:9) Seeking after a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God brings happiness to every home (Phil. 3:4-14)

Thinking the worst in others or holding a grudge does NOT produce happiness in a home Feeling the pain of others and deliberately responding to serve their needs brings happiness to every home (Luke 10:29-37; Eph. 4:31-32) Mercifully forgiving others who wrong us brings happiness to every home (Luke 6:36; Col. 3:12-14; Matt. 18:21-35)

Living like everyone else amidst the filth of the world does NOT produce happiness in a home Refusing to conform ourselves into the mold of this world brings happiness to every home (Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 6:17) Being motivated by a pure heart, unashamed of God’s standards brings happiness to every home (Col. 3:22-23; Eph. 5:10-11; Mark 8:38)

Constant bitterness, conflict and tension does NOT produce happiness in a home Discontinuing bickering, biting and devouring each other brings happiness to every home (Gal. 5:15; Eph. 4:31) Pursuing peace and harmony in our words, tone, attitude and actions brings happiness to every home (Prov. 15:1; Rom. 14:19; 1 Pet. 3:10-11)

Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20:30-31 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38 Confess your faith in Jesus Christ – Romans 10:9 Be immersed into Christ – Mark 16:16 God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Serve Him faithfully – 1 Corinthians 15:58