How Can I Be Happy? (Pt. 1)

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In this insightful teaching, Dr. David Jeremiah explores the opening of the Psalter to answer one of humanity’s most burning questions: "How can I be happy?" While our modern culture chases happiness through material wealth and self-indulgence—often leading to a "dead-end street"—the Bible reveals a different path. Psalm 1 presents a stark contrast between two ways of living and two ultimate destinies. True "blessedness" is not a fleeting emotion but a state of being rooted in the unchanging Word of God. By understanding the progressive nature of sin—walking, standing, and sitting—we learn to guard our hearts against the gravitational pull of worldliness. Instead, we are encouraged to "delight" in Scriptural truth, becoming like a flourishing tree that remains fruit-bearing and resilient regardless of the season. Have you ever felt the "downward pull" of the world's influence in your own life? How has spending time in the Psalms helped you find your way back to God's peace? Let’s encourage one another in the comments below! ▶️ Stay Connected Subscribe to Dr. David Jeremiah’s official channel for more Biblical teaching: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQ9naMCqK_wUEWoxXvh7Dw 📖 Free Resource Get your free copy of the Turning Points Devotional Magazine: https://www.davidjeremiah.org/magazine/signup 📱 Follow #DavidJeremiah on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidjeremiah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidjeremiah TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdavidjeremiah Q: What does the Bible say about how to be truly happy? A: According to Psalm 1, true happiness (or blessedness) is found by delighting in the Word of God and intentionally avoiding the influence and lifestyle of those who live without regard for God. Q: What is the "downward pull of evil" mentioned in Psalm 1? A: Dr. David Jeremiah explains that evil has a momentum that moves from listening to ungodly counsel, to participating in sinful paths, and finally settling into a hardened seat of scornful living. Q: How can a person stay strong during difficult times, according to the Psalms? A: The righteous person is like a tree planted by rivers of water; by meditating on Scripture day and night, a believer draws constant spiritual nourishment that prevents them from withering. 0:00 Welcome to Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah 0:30 How can I be happy according to the Bible? 1:33 Announcements: Alaska Cruise Conference 2:26 Why worldly happiness is a dead-end street 5:30 The two paths of Psalm 1: The Righteous vs. The Ungodly 6:34 What it means to be "Blessed" in Hebrew 7:12 The downward spiral of sin: Walk, Stand, Sit 9:33 Understanding the counsel of the ungodly 12:51 How worldly influence turns into sinful involvement 15:50 From ungodly to scornful: The momentum of intensity 17:35 How to avoid the gravitational pull of evil 19:11 The secret to delighting in the Word of God 23:02 Why the righteous are like a tree planted by water 23:44 Resource: Five Psalms for a Flourishing Life

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• Joy