Happy Are Those Who Serve "the Happy God" - STRONG SPIRITUALITY-FUNDAMENTAL TO HAPPINESS

The first thing that Jesus focused on is especially important:  "Happy are those whose conscious of their spiritual need, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them."  (Matthew 5:3)  How do we show that we are conscious of that need?  We do so by taking in spiritual food, cherishing spiritual values, and giving priority to worshipping the happy God.  If we take those steps, our happiness will grow.  We will strengthen our faith in the coming fulfillment of God's promises.  And we will be encouraged by "the happy hope" that God's Word provides for true worshippers.  -Titus  2:13;.

 Building a strong relationship with Jehovah is a vital point of finding lasting happiness.  The apostle Paul was inspired to write:  "Always rejoice in the Lord [Jehovah].  Again I will say, Rejoice!"  (Philippians 4:4)  To enjoy such a precious relationship, we need to acquire  divine wisdom.  God's Word states:  "Happy is the man who fins wisdom and the man who acquires discernment. It is a tree of life to those to take hold of it, and those who keep firm hold of it will be called happy." - Proverbs 2:13, 18.

However, to be lastingly happy, it is vital that we not only read God's Word but apply it.  Confirming the importance of putting into practice what we learn, Jesus said:  "If you know these things, happy you are if you do them."  (John 13:17; read James 1:25.)  This is the key to satisfying your spiritual need and being lastingly happy. But how can we be happy when there is so much that can rob us of happiness?  Let us examine what Jesus next said in his Sermon on the Mount.  

Next time:  Happy Are Those Who Serve "the Happy God" -QUALITIES THAT ENHANCE HAPPINESS

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