Pastor Greg Laurie continues covering The Beatitudes, where we see what the actions of happy people look like.
Notes:
Matthew 5
The Sermon on the Mount is only for Christians
Happy are the humble
Happy people are "unhappy" people
A happy person will be a meek person
A happy person passionately desires a righteous life
Read Matthew 5:7
Point #1: Happy people are merciful people
Extend God's mercy toward you to others; forgiven people should be forgiving people
Read Matthew 5:8
Point #2: A happy person will be a holy person
Pure in heart = whole being is directed toward God. To be single (single eye), or pure in heart, means to have a single focus on Jesus Christ.
Read Matthew 5:9
Point #3: A happy person will be a peacemaker
If you're a Christian, you're a son or daughter of God
Read: Matthew 5:10
Point #4: A happy person will be persecuted
If you want to be a happy person, you're going to be a persecuted person
If persecuted, rejoice (Matthew 5:12)
Let persecution be for righteousness sake
God can work through persecution
It's not easy to be a Christian. It takes courage. But Jesus Christ is worth not only living for, but dying for. It's worth it!
A relationship with God will bring you happiness.
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