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The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14

The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14. Are you happy? Are you really happy? Text: Matthew 5:3-12. Mount of Beatitudes. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14.

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The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14

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  1. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14

  2. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Are you happy? Are you really happy? Text: Matthew 5:3-12

  3. Mount of Beatitudes

  4. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Happiness is being humble.

  5. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Happiness comes from mourning.

  6. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Happiness is being in control of self.

  7. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 Happiness is seeking and being filled with righteousness.

  8. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14

  9. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Are you happy? Are you really happy? Text: Matthew 5:3-12

  10. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 Happiness is serving others.

  11. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 Happiness is giving God all your heart.

  12. Man may see what you do, but God sees all you do and why you did it. Luke 21:1-4

  13. This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me. Matthew 15:8

  14. Committed to God with all of your heart. “Blessed are the utterly sincere.” J.B. Phillips

  15. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 Happiness is making peace with others.

  16. Some just love stirring up strife – causing trouble between others. Some pursue hostility. NO child of God does this.

  17. Happiness is making peace with others. The child of God does not demand peace at any cost. Must stand for the faith (Jude 3). Must not compromise peace with God to have peace with man (Rom 5:1).

  18. Happiness is making peace with others. However, having peace with God does involve getting along with others. Sometimes that’s tough!!

  19. I have. Haven’t you? Question is, what are we going to do about it? Be a peacemaker. Rom 12:18; 14:19

  20. How do we become peacemakers? Sometimes that means, giving up what we want and accepting other’s wants. Giving others the benefit of the doubt. Finding good in the good-for-nothing. Humility. We’re not the center of the universe.

  21. Happiness is making peace with others. There will always be difference of opinion. There will always be controversial issues. There will always be a weak brother. Never be ashamed of the Truth. Must always treat each other with respect.

  22. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:10

  23. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me.Matthew 5:11 Happiness is suffering for what’s right.

  24. How Can Suffering Bring Happiness? Realize the strength found in Christ. Helps to get our priorities right. Develops patience and hope. Helps us forgive faults of others. Thankful for our friends. Realize how great heaven will be.

  25. The Strait and Narrow Way Matt. 7:13-14 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.Matthew 5:12 This Way Leads to Heaven.

  26. Trust The Lord and His Way “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:5-6 This Way Leads to Heaven.

  27. Obeying the Gospel Hear the gospel(Romans 10:17) Believe(Mark 16:16; Hebrews 11:6) Repent(Acts 2:38; Acts 17:30) Confess(Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37) “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” Be baptized(Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38) Live faithfully(Hebrews 10:36)

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