Happiness is an Inside Job
The topic of study this morning is having a pure heart. Pastor Darth will share practical ways of developing this much needed quality.
Matthew 5: 3-12 NIV
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for, in the same way, they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
- The Bible Instructs me to Remember: God Sees Everything
- The Bible Instructs me to Review: My Motives
Jesus’ Examples:
Giving
Praying
Fasting
- The Bible Instructs me to Realign: My Priorities
Three “Priority Tests Found in Scripture:
1. Look at my: Activities
2. Look at my: Anxieties
The Five Most Common Worries in Life:
Finances (Matthew 6:24)
Food (Matthew 6:25)
Fitness (Matthew 6: 27)
Fashion (Matthew 6: 28)
Future (Matthew 6: 34)
3. Look at my: Ambitions
Pure in Heart Means:
* I’m Continually Conscious of God’s: Presence
* A Pure in Heart Person in Content with God’s: Praises
* A Pure in Heart Person in Content with God’s: Priorities
What is the Result?
* Happiness is a result
* They will See God
Psalm 51:10 LB
Create in me a new, clean heart, O God, filled with clean thoughts and right desires.