Jesus had been speaking about the happiness which comes, when the values He demonstrated are within a person, with their actions demonstrating inner happiness, lifting the thoughts of others. Matthew 5: 13 “You are the salt of the earth…….”
Happiness comes from knowing our need of Christ and obtaining the right attitude.
Happiness is the result of repenting and confessing to Jesus for any wrong doing. Then we receive forgiveness and peace from God.
Happiness is the result of being eager to listen and obey God, as we acknowledge that He is the source of life and abilities, bringing a sense that we are indeed very blessed.
Happiness is felt from loving to do what is right, because it brings inner satisfaction, like nothing else can.
Happiness comes to us and the recipient, from being kind and considerate as well as forgiving, because Jesus is working in our heart. People in return treat us with more mercy.
Happiness comes from pure thoughts and motives. One day God will allow these people to see Him face to face!
Happiness comes with being a peace maker, which reveals we are a child of God.
Jesus and many of His disciples reveal:-
Happiness comes from doing right and staying true to God, even when being ridiculed or persecuted.
By following the teachings of Jesus in the Bible, we can only be the SALT of the earth, improving the lives of those we come in contact with, throughout our life.