RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT HAPPINESS IS NOT RELATED TO ONE ABSOLUTE LEVEL OF WEALTH

WHAT MATTERS IS ONE’S RELATIVE WEALTH COMPARED TO OTHER PEOPLE.

SO IF I DO A GOOD JOB, COULD YOU CUT THIS GUY’S PAY?

Now I’ll be happy

Psalms Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalms Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

HERE I AM CONTENT TO BE HAPPY

... BUT NOT EUPHORIC.

SO NOW I’M NO LONGER CONTENT. I’M UNHAPPY. MY DAY IS RUINED.

I NEED TO STOP THINKING WHILE I’M AHEAD.

Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Johnson Oatman Jr. When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Matthew 5 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

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Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are... Matthew 5 3 Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous - with life - joy and satisfaction in God’s favour and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are... The Amplified Bible

Happiness is a subjective state, whereas Jesus is making an objective judgment about these people. He is declaring not what they may feel like (‘happy’), but what God thinks of them and what on that account they are: they are ‘blessed’. John Stott Sermon on the Mount Happiness is a subjective state, whereas Jesus is making an objective judgment about these people. He is declaring not what they may feel like (‘happy’), but what God thinks of them and what on that account they are: they are ‘blessed’. John Stott Sermon on the Mount

Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Johnson Oatman Jr. When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold. Count your many blessings, money cannot buy Your reward in heaven, nor your Lord on high. When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold. Count your many blessings, money cannot buy Your reward in heaven, nor your Lord on high.

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are... Numbers 6 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you ; 25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

Numbers 6 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Numbers 6 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are... Deuteronomy 7 13 He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land— your grain, new wine and olive oil—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land that he swore to your ancestors to give you.

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Johnson Oatman Jr. Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by. Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by.

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Matthew He said: 3 “ Blessed are...

Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Johnson Oatman Jr. So amid the conflict, whether great or small, Do not be discouraged, God is over all; Count your many blessings, angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end. So amid the conflict, whether great or small, Do not be discouraged, God is over all; Count your many blessings, angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

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But if we think of Jesus simply sitting there telling people how to behave properly, we will miss what was really going on. These ‘blessings’, the ‘wonderful news’ that he’s announcing, are not saying ‘try hard to live like this.’ They are saying that people who already are like that are in good shape. They should be happy and celebrate. NT Wright New Testament for Everyone But if we think of Jesus simply sitting there telling people how to behave properly, we will miss what was really going on. These ‘blessings’, the ‘wonderful news’ that he’s announcing, are not saying ‘try hard to live like this.’ They are saying that people who already are like that are in good shape. They should be happy and celebrate. NT Wright New Testament for Everyone

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Psalm 1 1 Blessed are those who do not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, Psalm Blessed are all who take refuge in him. Psalm 32 1 Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed are those whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. Psalm 34 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed are those who take refuge in him. Psalm 40 4 Blessed are those who make the LORD their trust, who do not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Psalm 41 1 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble. 2 The LORD protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. Psalm 65 4 Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. Psalm 84 4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Psalm 84 5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. Psalm LORD Almighty, blessed are those who trust in you. Psalm Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD. Psalm Blessed are those you discipline, LORD, those you teach from your law; Psalm Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right. Psalm Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands. Psalm Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. 2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart Psalm Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him. Psalm Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God.

Psalm Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. Isaiah Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Jeremiah 17 7 “But blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. Romans 4 8 Blessed are those whose sin the Lord will never count against them