Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God, Psalms 146:5 Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! Ps. 144:15 life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Definitions Some Seek happiness in sin That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment? Job 20:5 24. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25. Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; the passing pleasures of sin 1 Pet.1:8-9 joy unspeakable Too great for words 2 Cor. 7:10 asv no regret Matt. 5:11-12 blessed Blessed is every one who fears the Lord Ps. 128:1-2 Prov. 28:13,14 happy is the man who is always reverent Prov. 29:18 ...he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Jn. 13:17 happy are ye if ye do them Prov. 16:20 whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord Phil. 3:1 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice Phil.4:4 Rejoice evermore. 1 Thes. 5:16 To be cheerful Calmly happy Blessings - food, clothing Forgiven of all sins Names written in heaven Delivered from bondage of sin Protection that God provides Hope of home in heaven A state of mind Not found in worldly things For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Matt. 16:26 Right relationship with God Begins with Jesus - John 15:5 Phil. 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Jesus teaches about Happiness It is within - Matt.5:1-12 It is in serving - Acts 20:35 Made to live for eternity Celestial SALVATIONSALVATION Hear Believe Repent Confess Be Baptized Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Morning February 28, 2010