On Happiness

If you know these things, happy are you if you do them. -- Jesus

Jesus spoke these words in the context of teaching humility.  Not only did he teach it with his words, he demonstrated it with his actions when he washed his disciples' feet.  He also demonstrated it when he took the form of a servant, humbled himself, and became obedient unto death on a cross (Philippians 2).  Ponder those actions of God toward man.  They are mind-boggling. 

If you know these things:
-Exhortation of Jesus.
-Love.
-Fellowship.
-Affection.
-Mercy.
-Unselfishness.
-Needs of others,
-Mind of Christ.
(From Philippians 2)

Do you do them?
-With your spouse -- even if they are unlovable?
-With your children -- even when one of you makes a mistake?
-With your family -- even if they betrayed you?
-With your friends -- even if they hurt you?
-With your coworkers -- even if their ethics are different?
-With your neighbors -- even if they annoy you?
-With your spiritual family -- even if their walk is different?
-With strangers -- even if they frighten you?    

Or do you see yourself as superior?

It is simple.  It is difficult.  With God all things are possible.

Be genuinely humble.  Be genuinely happy.