Happiness of Saints In This Life

Is in God — Ps 73:25,26.

Only found in the ways of wisdom — Pr 3:17,18.

Described by Christ in the beatitudes — Mt 5:3-12.

Is derived from

Fear of God. — Ps 128:1,2; Pr 28:14.

Trust in God. — Pr 16:20; Php 4:6,7.

The words of Christ. — Joh 17:13.

Obedience to God. — Ps 40:8; Joh 13:17.

Salvation. — De 33:29; Isa 12:2,3.

Hope in the Lord. — Ps 146:5.

Hope of glory. — Ro 5:2.

God being their Lord. — Ps 144:15.

God being their help. — Ps 146:5.

Praising God. — Ps 135:3.

Their mutual love. — Ps 133:1.

Divine chastening. — Job 5:17; Jas 5:11.

Suffering for Christ. — 2Co 12:10; 1Pe 3:14; 4:13,14.

Having mercy on the poor. — Pr 14:21.

Finding wisdom. — Pr 3:13.

Is abundant and satisfying — Ps 36:8; 63:5.