HAPPY ARE THE HARASSED

Matthew 5:10-12

Happiness is not promised ___________________

1. Being a nuisance, _______________, foolish, ______________

Why is righteousness _________________________?

1. The love of something _______________ or _______________

2. The need to _________________ that love

Happiness through persecution. Five reasons:

1. Evidence of a believer’s ____________________ (John 15:19)

2. A means to ______________ the believer (1 Peter 1:6-8) a. Growth, maturity, holiness and sanctification

3. Show the joy of the Christian life

4. Holds the promise of eternal rewards

5. Jesus is close to those who are persecuted

IV. Examples of godliness

1. You cherish ____________________

2. You embrace__________________

3. You pursue ___________________

4. You live simply and happily