Happiness

INTRO:
1. Happiness sought in wrong places
2. World has misconceptions
3. The Bible view of happiness (blessedness):

I. Serving = happiness
Jn. 13:4-17
Mt. 25:31-46

II. Suffering for Christ = happiness
Acts 5:41
Mt. 5:10-12

III. Bible study = happiness
Psa. 1
Rev. 1:3

IV. Sins forgiven = happiness
Rom. 4:7-8
Acts 8:35-39

V. Ultimate happiness
Rev. 14:13

CONCLUSION: You can be happy today. Rev. 22:14; Lk. 11:28