Pastor Greg Laurie continues covering The Beatitudes, where we see what the actions of happy people look like. 



Notes:



Matthew 5



The Sermon on the Mount is only for Christians



Happy are the humble



Happy people are "unhappy" people



A happy person will be a meek person



A happy person passionately desires a righteous life



Read Matthew 5:7



Point #1: Happy people are merciful people



Extend God's mercy toward you to others; forgiven people should be forgiving people



Read Matthew 5:8



Point #2: A happy person will be a holy person



Pure in heart = whole being is directed toward God. To be single (single eye), or pure in heart, means to have a single focus on Jesus Christ.



Read Matthew 5:9



Point #3: A happy person will be a peacemaker



If you're a Christian, you're a son or daughter of God



Read: Matthew 5:10



Point #4: A happy person will be persecuted 



If you want to be a happy person, you're going to be a persecuted person



If persecuted, rejoice (Matthew 5:12)



Let persecution be for righteousness sake



God can work through persecution



It's not easy to be a Christian. It takes courage. But Jesus Christ is worth not only living for, but dying for. It's worth it!



A relationship with God will bring you happiness.



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