11 RULES FOR HAPPINESS

John 10:10

1.     Live a simple life

a.     Psalm 19:7

b.     Self-control, temperate

2.     Spend less than you earn

a.     Keep out of deep debt

b.     Many are spending 119% of their income

c.     Romans 13:8

3.     Think constructively – Philippians 4:8

4.     Cultivate a yielding disposition – Philippians 2:3-5

5.     Be grateful – Colossians 3:17

6.     Rule your moods – peace and good will

7.     Work with right motives – as pleasing to God

8.     Be interested in others – Care, compassion

9.     Live in a daylight compartment – Matthew 6:33-34

10. Have a hobby

a.     Nature walk, garden, flower bed, music, golf

b.     Collect stamps or coins, travel

c.     Photography, learn foreign language

11. Keep close to God

a.     1 Corinthians 2:11-12