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

"Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)   Some may wonder, 'How is it possible for those who mourn to be happy?'  Jehovah did not have in mind all  who mourn for any sort of reason. Even wicked people bemoan the distressing difficulties that characterizes these "critical times hard to deal with."  (2 Timothy 3:1)  But their self-control mourning does not draw them closer to Jehovah; hence, it does not lead them toward happiness.  Jesus must have had in mind people who are conscious of their spiritual need and therefore mourn the appalling spiritual circumstances that prevail.  They may recognize their own sinful state and the heartbreaking circumstance that have resulted  from human sinfulness. Jehovah takes note of such sincere mourners; he comforts and blesses them with spiritual consolation, happiness, and life. -Read Ezekiel 5:11; 9;4. 

"Happy are the mild-tempered since they will inherit the earth."  (Matthew 5:5)  How can being mild-tempered contribute to happiness?  After coming to an accurate knowledge of the truth, individuals change. At one time, they may have been harsh, quarrelsome, and aggressive. But now they have clothed themselves with "the new personality" and display "the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience."  (Colossians 3:9-12)  As a result, they now enjoy a peaceful, loving and happier life.  Furthermore, God's Word promises that such ones will "inherit the earth." -Psalm 37:8-10, 29. 

In what sense do the mild-tempered inherit the earth"?  Jesus' spirit-anointed disciples inherit the earth when they rule over it as kings and priests.  (Revelation 20:6) Millions of others who do not have the heavenly calling, however, will inherit the earth in the sense that they will be allowed to live here forever in perfection, peace, and happiness.  These are the same ones who are happy because of "hungering and thirsting for righteousness." (Matthew 5:6)  Their spiritual  hunger and thirst for righteousness will be fully satisfied in the new world.  (2 Peter 3:13) When God has finally eliminated all wickedness, the happiness of righteous ones will never again be undermined by lawlessness and unrighteousness. -Psalm 37:17.  

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