THE WAY OF LIFE -Conclusion of QUALITIES THAT PROMOTE HAPPINESS

Her economic status remained much the same.  But her outlook on life improved dramatically!  For example, she gained the happiness that comes from satisfying one's spiritual need.  (Matthew 5:3) She found true friends among fellow believers.  And she experienced the happiness of giving by sharing with others the good news she had learned.

"Wisdom is vindicated by its results,"  the Bible says.  (Matthew 11:19)  On that basis,  contentment and generosity as well as putting people before things stand thoroughly vindicated!  

Note: This isn't everyone, if you are a certain kind of person with a kind personality, you can be kind, generous, helpful  and content  without a religious group. It may be because one or both of your parents are of the same personality, kind, generous, helpful etc. 

KEY POINTS

"The love of money is the root of all evil, and by reaching out for this love some have . . . stabbed themselves all over with  many pains." -1 Timothy 6:10. 

"The love of money" can lead to . . .

* Worry and loss of sleep

* Disappointment

* Grief and frustration

Happiness comes to those who . . .

* Are content with what they have

* Are generous

* Put people before things 

Next time: THE WAY OF HAPPINESS -Physical Health and Resilience

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