God Just Wants Me to Be Happy

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Passage: Psalm 1

Complementary Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Sermon Notes

  • When Two Myths Collide!
    • Myth – God Just Wants Me to Be Happy
    • Myth – God Just Wants You to Be Holy
  • God Wants Every Person to Delight in Him and His Word (verses 1-3)
    • Real happiness won’t be found in the pleasures of sin and the world (verse 1)
    • Real blessing is to delight in God and His Word (verse 2)
    • When we’re happy in God and Scripture that’s a happiness that can withstand anything this world throws at us (verse 3)
  • Lasting Happiness is Only Found in Holiness (verses 4-6)
    • Happiness apart from holiness is temporary at best (verse 4)
    • For those pursuing happiness without holiness, eternity will be extremely unhappy (verses 5-6)