series: learning from the master – a plan to live by you want happy? you got it!

Series: Learning From The Master

– A Plan to Live By

You Want Happy? You Got it!

You Want Happy? You Got it!Matthew 5:1-48(KJV) 1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

You Want Happy? You Got it!9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

You Want Happy? You Got it!13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour [flavor], wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.


There are eight of these beatitudes

You Want Happy? You Got it!3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Poor, bankrupt, spiritually

Cannot please God on our own




Cannot buy salvation




Cannot buy salvation

Really have nothing to offer God


Happy, blessed, touched by God

Happiness not based on our efforts, our goodness, our accomplishments




Happiness comes because God “pays the bill” when we cannot





Happiness/blessedness/reward is the kingdom of heaven






Present reward – presently partaking – presently reaping






Present reward – presently partaking – presently reaping

Future reward


Unbeatitude #1

Wretched are the spiritually self-sufficient,

for theirs is the kingdom of hell.

You Want Happy? You Got it!James 4:7-10(KJV) 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

You Want Happy? You Got it!4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.


Sincerely sad for the sins they have done




Full of humility




Full of humility

Hungry for forgiveness




Full of humility


In line for God’s touch

You Want Happy? You Got it!Revelation 7:17(NKJV) 17for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”




Full of humility


In line for God’s touch

Future reward


Unbeatitude #2

Wretched are those who deny the tragedy

of their sinfulness, for they will be troubled.

You Want Happy? You Got it!2 Corinthians 1:4(KJV) 4Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

You Want Happy? You Got it!5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Meek here portrays gentleness, humility, trust in God (not self).

Psalms 37:9-11(NKJV) 9 For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord, They shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look carefully for his place, But it shall be no more. 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.



Not arrogant or haughty




Not more important than others





Not more worthy than others






World sees meek as weak, a losing path, but Jesus taught differently






World sees meek as weak, a losing path, but Jesus taught differently

Future reward


Unbeatitude #3

Wretched are the self-centered, for they will be empty.

You Want Happy? You Got it!Matthew 11:27-30(NKJV) 27All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. 28Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

You Want Happy? You Got it!6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after

righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Happy, blessed, touched by God – they will be filled

How many of us remember our teenaged children’s appetite?

You Want Happy? You Got it!6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after

righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Happy, blessed, touched by God – they will be filled

How many of us remember our teenaged children’s appetite?

Are we truly hungry or thirsty for God and His righteousness?

You Want Happy? You Got it!Psalm 42:1-2 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

Marth Nystrom’s song “As the Deer.”

As the deer panteth for the waterSo my soul longeth after theeYou alone are my hearts desireAnd I long to worship thee

You Want Happy? You Got it!ChorusYou alone are my strength my shieldTo You alone may my spirit yieldYou alone are my hearts desireAnd I long to worship thee

You’re my friend and You are my brother,Even though you are a king.I love you more thank any other,So much more than anything.

I want You more than gold or silver,Only You can satisfy.You alone are the real joy Giver,And the apple of my eye.


What do we (really) want?

Righteousness?



Righteousness?

God’s ways?



Righteousness?

God’s ways?

More than life?



Righteousness?

God’s ways?

More than life?

More than our own desires?


Unbeatitude #4

Wretched are those who ceaselessly justify themselves, for their efforts will be in vain.

You Want Happy? You Got it!Philippians 3:7-11(KJV) 7But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.

You Want Happy? You Got it!7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Happy, blessed, touched by God – they will be merciful

They have met God’s mercy




They have received God’s mercy





They give mercy





They give mercy

Not a trade – mercy for mercy





They give mercy

Not a trade – mercy for mercy

Future - They will receive mercy from God

You Want Happy? You Got it!Matthew 6:12(KJV) 12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.


Unbeatitude #5

Wretched are the merciless, for no mercy will be shown to

them.

You Want Happy? You Got it!Ephesians 5:1-2(NKJV) 1Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

You Want Happy? You Got it!8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Happy, blessed, touched by God - They are really sincere

Honesty



Honesty

Integrity



Honesty

Integrity

Forthright



Honesty

Integrity

Forthright

Committed to God



Honesty

Integrity

Forthright

Committed to God

Future - They will see God


Unbeatitude #6

Wretched are those with impure hearts, for they will not see God.

You Want Happy? You Got it!1 John 3:1-3(KJV) 1Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

You Want Happy? You Got it!9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.


Not just hopeful



Not just hopeful

Not just peaceful



Not just hopeful

Not just peaceful

Not just staying on the fringes and staying out of trouble



Not just hopeful

Not just peaceful


Actively pursuing peacefulness



Not just hopeful

Not just peaceful


Actively pursuing peacefulness

Portraying the peace Jesus brought

You Want Happy? You Got it!Ephesians 2:14-18 - 14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.



Brought peace between God and us




Peace is not wimpy, but strong




Peace is not wimpy, but strong

Jesus was not wimpy – He was strong


Unbeatitude #7

Wretched are those who reject peace, for they will earn

the title “sons of Satan.”

You Want Happy? You Got it!Romans 12:9-21(NKJV) 9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

You Want Happy? You Got it!16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. 17Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

You Want Happy? You Got it!10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


The “world” sees us as a target




The world will attack us





The world will hurt us






God is still there for us






God is still there for us

We will be with Him


Unbeatitude #8

Wretched are the uncommitted for convenience's sake,

for their destination is hell.

You Want Happy? You Got it!2 Timothy 3:12(NKJV) 12Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

Matthew 5:11-16(KJV) 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

You Want Happy? You Got it!13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour [flavor], wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.


Be BLESSED for all to see.

May they want the happiness the Lord brings to our lives!

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