You Can Find True Happiness - TAKE IN SPIRITUAL FOOD

 4. Step 1: To be truly happy, we must take in spiritual food.  Both humans and animals need physical food to survive.  But only humans can take in spiritual food. And we need it.  That is why Jesus said: "It is written, man shall not live on bread alone,  but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."  (These words are straight from the Bible.) (Matthew 4:4)  Therefore, we should not let a day go by without taking in some spiritual food from God's precious Word, the Bible.  The psalmist observed:  'Happy is the man whose delight in in the law of Jehovah and who reads it day and night.' - Read Psalm 1:1-3.

In the Bible, Jehovah has lovingly given us vital information on how to live a happy life.  We learn what his purpose is for our life. We learn how we can draw close to him and gain his forgiveness for our sins.  And we learn about the wonderful hope that he promises for the future.  (Jeremiah 29:11)  These truths that we gain from a study fill our heart with joy!

And we know, the Bible is also full of practical counsel for everyday life.  When we follow that counsel, we can find happiness.  Whenever you feel discouraged by life's problems, spend more time reading Jehovah's Word and meditating on it.  Jesus said: "Happy are those hearing the word of God and keeping it!" - LUKE 11:28.

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