Happiness of Saints In This Life

Happiness of Saints In This Life

Is in God — Psalm 73:25,26.

Only found in the ways of wisdom — Proverbs 3:17,18.

Described by Christ in the beatitudes — Matthew 5:3-12.

Is derived from

  • Fear of God. — Psalm 128:1,2; Proverbs 28:14.
  • Trust in God. — Proverbs 16:20; Philippians 4:6,7.
  • The words of Christ. — John 17:13.
  • Obedience to God. — Psalm 40:8; John 13:17.
  • Salvation. — Deuteronomy 33:29; Isaiah 12:2,3.
  • Hope in the Lord. — Psalm 146:5.
  • Hope of glory. — Romans 5:2.
  • God being their Lord. — Psalm 144:15.
  • God being their help. — Psalm 146:5.
  • Praising God. — Psalm 135:3.
  • Their mutual love. — Psalm 133:1.
  • Divine chastening. — Job 5:17; James 5:11.
  • Suffering for Christ. — 2 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Peter 3:14; 4:13,14.
  • Having mercy on the poor. — Proverbs 14:21.
  • Finding wisdom. — Proverbs 3:13.

Is abundant and satisfying — Psalm 36:8; 63:5.


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