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Opening
There is a tendency throughout life to search for the easy answer to every problem.
We all search for Easy Street.
Well, I am told that it actually exists.
Just travel to Honolulu, Hawaii, and take the Pali Highway northbound.
Travel about a third of the way to the Pali Pass and turn right on Park Street.
Go one block and there it is: “Easy Street.”
The problem comes when you turn left and go one block more.
There’s another sign that says “Dead End.”
Dead end—that’s what happens in life, too, whenever we think we’ve found the easy way.634
If lasting happiness could be found in having material things and in being able to indulge ourselves in whatever we wanted, then most of us in America should be delirious with joy and happy beyond description.
We should be producing books and poems that describe our state of unparalleled bliss.
Our literature and art should rival that of the ancient Greeks and Romans and Renaissance craftsmen.
Instead we find those who have “things” trying to get more of them, for no apparent reason other than to have more.
We find high rates of divorce, suicide, depression, child abuse, and other personal and social problems beyond description.
We find housewives trading tranquilizer prescriptions.
All this is surely proof that happiness is not found in the state of having all we want and being able to get more.
Introduction
Two thirds of Americans are “not very happy”
Among minorities, African-American and Hispanic-Americans are the most unhappy
Americans live in one of the most richest countries in the world but, they’re unhappier than before the great recession
US is ranked # 13 according to the latest “World Happiness Report” with Denmark as #1
New York, home of Broadway, Statue of Liberty & Central Park was ranked #1 where Americans are unhappiest
“Happiness Index” reveals how Americans feels right now
Results from polling during May and June 2016, Happiness Index down to 31 from the 34 the year before
Women are happier than men
Those who are married are happier than those who are not
People earning $50-75 are surprisingly happier that those who make $75-100 per year
Why Americans struggle to be happy?
May actually be a product of their “individualistic nature”
Happiness is somehow linked to “social engagement”
Happiness and well being is “culturally influenced”
7 Reasons Americans are Unhappy
Wages are not keeping up with inflation
US is ranked # 13 according to the latest “World Happiness Report” with Denmark as #1
New York, home of Broadway, Statue of Liberty & Central Park was ranked #1 where Americans are unhappiest
Wages are not keeping up with inflation
More Americans are heavily medicated
We are zoning out with gadgets
50% of People feel stressed
Lifestyle of Rich & Famous
The are no Siestas in the US
Many Americans are Unhealthy
Are Religious People happier than Non-Religious People?
YES
Religion gives people a “sense of purpose” and serves as a resource for coping up with negative experiences
The magic ingredient of Religion that provides happiness is “social connectedness”
Religion itself does not predict happiness
The repeal of “Blue Laws” was associated with decrease of church attendance and decreased happiness
Christians are “more happy than atheist and all other Faith Groups”
According to Office for National Statistics (ONS) Christians are happier than those of no religion, Buddhists, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs
Christian Psychologist, Nadia Foster said, “people think that all religions are the same but they are not.
Those of us who are christians say it’s a relationship and not a religion.
That makes a difference because you’re having a relationship with a living God”.
45% of those who attend church weekly would describe themselves as “very happy”
4% of those who never attend church said they were “very unhappy”
Christians Happiest among all Faith Groups
There are biblical truths to these studies:
Happiness found in human relationships
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Happiness found in people and things
David and Jonathan:
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But, true happiness is found in God
Happiness found in God
Happiness found in God
In God’s presence
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In God’s word
In God’s actions
The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
God’s happiness
In obedient people
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In the righteous
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Happiness for those who are forgiven
David was forgiven after having an affair with Bathsheba
Happiness may not be permanent
Happiness for those who trust in God
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David trusted the Lord and did not mind what those people will say or think of him
Happiness for those who trust in God
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Happiness for those who obey God
David feared the Lord, he sacrificed.
Despite the tragedy & punishment, he trusted the Lord
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Happiness for those who suffer persecution
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David was persecuted by Michal, daughter of Saul
Happiness for those who suffer persecution
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Happiness may not be permanent
Happiness for those who persevere
Despite being persecuted by Michal, David persevered
Closing
Where Is Happiness?
Not in Unbelief—Voltaire was an infidel of the most pronounced type.
He wrote: “I wish I had never been born.”
Not in Pleasure—Lord Byron lived a life of pleasure if anyone did.
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