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Pursuit of HappinessJul 03 2009
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” - Romans 12:2
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson tells us that all men are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights: “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” One thing’s for sure, Americans have been pursuing happiness ever since and with a passion!
However, I have bad news. If the pursuit of happiness is your primary goal, you’ll never find it. Happiness is a by-product of being in God’s will and making the most of your gifts and talents. The pursuit of happiness is a selfish thing and selfishness never leads to happiness.
Instead:
• Get to know God personally and begin to do His will.
• Live in a right relationship with Him and your fellow man.
Develop the gifts and abilities He’s given you for His glory and for service to your fellow man. In the process, you may discover happiness. But pursuing happiness, well, you’ll never find it that way. Pursue God in Christ and happiness results.
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1 Comments
I understand Bryant's point and don't disagree that the only true eternal "happiness" is found in having your life changed by the Holy Spirit for the love of our Lord.
However, I think that the Declaration of Independence was talking abour 'rights bestowed on all men by their creator'. It certainly doesn't say what the pursuit of happiness should entail. I would maintain that the Freedom of Religion, also included, is a specific effort to insure that the right kind of pursuit of happiness is guaranteed.
Have a safe Fourth, and God Bless America.
- Grant