14 Bible Verses about Happiness
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In addition to the encouragement that this gave us, we were made far happier still by the happiness of Titus for his heart has been cheered by you all.
Urge upon those who are wealthy in this life not to pride themselves, or fix their hopes, on so uncertain a thing as wealth, but on God, who gives us a wealth of enjoyment on every side.
And I will say to myself, Now you have plenty of good things put by for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.'
How can we thank God enough for all the happiness that you are giving us in the sight of our God?
On coming there he saw to his great joy these tokens of the loving-kindness of God, and encouraged them all to make up their minds to be faithful to the Lord--
On hearing this, the Gentiles were glad and extolled God's Message; and all those who had been enrolled for Immortal Life became believers in Christ;
'Well done, good, trustworthy servant!' said his master. 'You have been trustworthy with a small sum; now I will place a large one in your hands; come and share your master's joy!'
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are the mourners, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.read more.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall find 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 have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed will they be who wash their robes, that they may have the right to approach the Tree of Life, and may enter the City by the gates.
If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.
We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'
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Happiness » General references to
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'
If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.
Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
There was once a rich man, who dressed in purple robes and fine linen, and feasted every day in great splendor.
'Child,' answered Abraham, 'remember that you in your lifetime received what you thought desirable, just as Lazarus received what was not desirable; but now he has his consolation here, while you are suffering agony.
Then Jesus told them this parable-- "There was once a rich man whose land was very fertile; And he began to ask himself 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops? This is what I will do,' he said; 'I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and store all my grain and my goods in them; read more.
And I will say to myself, Now you have plenty of good things put by for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.' But God said to the man 'Fool! This very night your life is being demanded; and as for all you have prepared--who will have it?'
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is limited to this life
'Child,' answered Abraham, 'remember that you in your lifetime received what you thought desirable, just as Lazarus received what was not desirable; but now he has his consolation here, while you are suffering agony.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their power
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Happiness » Of the wicked » Woe against
Alas for you who are sated now, for you will hunger. Alas for you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is vain
Happiness » Of the wicked » Herod
On an appointed day Herod, wearing his state-robes, seated himself on his throne, and delivered an oration. The people kept shouting: "It is the voice of God, and not of a man!" Instantly an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory; and he was attacked with worms, and died.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to recklessness
Happiness » Of the wicked » Haman
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to sorrow
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
But God said to the man 'Fool! This very night your life is being demanded; and as for all you have prepared--who will have it?'
Happiness » Of the wicked » Exemplified » Israel
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is short
Happiness » Of the wicked » Marred by jealousy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Envy not
Happiness » Of the wicked » Belshazzar
Reproof » Leads to » Happiness
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Joy And Happiness
Luke 1:14He shall be to you a joy and a delight; and many shall rejoice over his birth.
