Righteous Happiness

Righteous Happiness
Matthew 5:3-5

I. Spiritual Poverty, 3
Luke 18:9-14
Romans 7:18-19
Psalm 139:14

II. Moral Sensitivity, 4
Genesis 6:5-7
Psalm 51:17
Habakkuk 1:2-4
Luke 19:41-44
Acts 17:16

III. Confident Humility, 5
Jesus- Matthew 11:29
Paul- 2 Corinthians 10:1
All believers- Galatians 5:22-23
Pastors- 1 Timothy 6:11
Wives- 1 Peter 3:4
All believers- James 3:13, 1 Peter 3:15

Implications:

1. True happiness does not come from the
   outside, but on the inside, and from God.

2. True happiness does not come without
   repentance. The humble (poor in spirit,
   mournful over sin, gentle in attitude and
   response) find true happiness, not the prideful
   (independent, callous, aggressive).

3. True happiness comes to those who believe
   the promises of God, who rejoice in present
   and future blessings of the kingdom.