Matthew 5:1–12 Introduction: New Testament Christianity is demanding. It calls for changed lives, but we seem to be lacking in a crucial area—joy and happiness. Let us look at what we want so badly but of which we have so little. I. The Focus of Happiness A. Understanding its meaning 1. It is not fun, pleasure, physical gratification, security, etc. 2. It is deep peace, an underlying state of satisfaction, an attitude of life, a state of being in harmony with life and at peace with