Do You Know How to Be Happy?

The idea that we all deserve to be happy is a relatively new one. And yet the Bible tells us that deep, lasting happiness is attainable—if we focus on the right things. Gary Black explores myths and keys for finding a kind of happiness that doesn’t vanish when life gets hard.

 

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

0:45 What is happiness to you?

3:36 Myth 1: Chasing wealth and materialism

4:22 Myth 2: Pursuing pleasure and comfort

4:59 Myth 3: Trying to control everything

5:33 Myth 4: Relying on achievement or success

6:15 Myth 5: Relationships

6:51 Myth 6: Avoiding pain and difficulty

7:22 Myth 7: Comparison to others

8:37 True, lasting happiness

10:54 Compassion for others

14:47 Your God-given purpose

 

FEATURED BOOKLET

📕 God’s Purpose for You: Discovering Why You Were Born: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/gods-purpose-for-you

 

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

🎧 Listen to LHT Presents in your favorite podcast player: https://lhtpresents.lifehopeandtruth.com/

💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learning Center: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/

👤 Who we are: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/who-we-are/

🌍 Church of God, a Worldwide Association: https://cogwa.org/

 

HASHTAGS

#bible #biblestudy #christian #christianliving #religion #apologetics

 

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Creators and Guests

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Host

Gary Black

What is Life, Hope and Truth Presents?

You have questions. The Bible has answers. Life, Hope & Truth Presents is a show that explores what the Bible has to say about who God is, what He’s doing, why it matters—and, of course, where we fit into it.

Why are you here? Why does God allow evil? How can we be sure He exists? What does He expect from us? How will His Kingdom transform the world? Join us every two weeks for a new episode tackling these questions and more.