Happiness
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· 18 viewsA state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people and by God, but subject to change according to circumstances. True happiness derives from a secure and settled knowledge of God and a rejoicing in his works and covenant faithfulness. God rejoices over his faithful people.
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Happiness found in human relationships
Happiness found in human relationships
“When a man has taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war or be charged with any business; he shall be free at home one year, and bring happiness to his wife whom he has taken.
See also Ge 30:13; Ge 34:19; 1 Ki 10:8; Ps 113:9; Pr 23:24; Ec 9:9; So 4:10; Ro 15:24; 2 Co 7:13
Happiness found in people and things
Happiness found in people and things
1 Ki 4:20; Lk 1:14; 1 Ti 6:17
See also Dt 20:6
David and Jonathan:
David and Jonathan:
1 Sa 18:3; 1 Sa 20:17
Ps 127:3–5; Ec 3:12; Ec 5:19; Ec 8:15; Ec 11:9; Is 65:22; Jon 4:6; Lk 12:19; Jn 16:21; Php 2:25–30
Happiness for those who persevere
Happiness for those who persevere
And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”
See also Jas 1:12; Jas 5:11; Re 16:15
Happiness found in God
Happiness found in God
In God’s presence
In God’s presence
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
See also Ps 21:6; Ps 43:4; 1 Th 3:9
In God’s word
In God’s word
Make me walk in the path of Your commandments,
For I delight in it.
See also Is 55:2; Je 15:16; Mk 12:37; Ro 7:22
In God’s actions
In God’s actions
Ge 21:6; Ac 11:23
See also Ex 18:9; 1 Sa 2:1; 1 Sa 19:5; 1 Ki 8:66; Es 8:16; Ps 16:6; Ps 92:4; Ps 111:2; Is 61:10; Ac 13:48
God’s happiness
God’s happiness
In obedient people
In obedient people
The Lord your God will make you abound in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, in the increase of your livestock, and in the produce of your land for good. For the Lord will again rejoice over you for good as He rejoiced over your fathers, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God, to keep His commandments and His statutes which are written in this Book of the Law, and if you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
See also 1 Sa 15:22; Ps 147:11; Is 9:17; Mt 25:21
In the righteous
In the righteous
Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the blameless in their ways are His delight.
See also Ps 147:11; Pr 11:1; Ec 2:26; Je 9:24
Jesus Christ’s recipe for happiness
Jesus Christ’s recipe for happiness
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Happiness may not be permanent
Happiness may not be permanent
In the day of prosperity be joyful,
But in the day of adversity consider:
Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other,
So that man can find out nothing that will come after him.
See also Es 5:9; Job 7:7; Ps 10:6; Pr 15:13; Ec 11:9; Je 16:9; La 5:15; Joe 1:12
Happiness for those who trust in God
Happiness for those who trust in God
O Lord of hosts,
Blessed is the man who trusts in You!
See also Ps 2:12; Ps 34:8; Ps 40:4; Ps 146:5; Pr 16:20; Je 17:7; Lk 1:45; Jn 20:29; Ga 3:9
Happiness for those who obey God
Happiness for those who obey God
Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound!
They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.
See also Job 5:17; Ps 1:1–2; Ps 94:12; Ps 112:1; Ps 128:1; Pr 28:14; Pr 29:18; Is 56:1–2; Lk 11:27–28; Re 1:3; Re 22:7
Happiness for those who are forgiven
Happiness for those who are forgiven
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity,
And in whose spirit there is no deceit.
See also Ro 4:7–8; Re 22:14
Happiness for those who suffer persecution
Happiness for those who suffer persecution
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
See also Mt 5:11–12; 1 Pe 4:14