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While requiring effort, we can come to be considered righteous by God based on our faith in Christ. Why is this desirable, and what is involved in achieving this? Let's learn the basics.

Jesus said “Happy are the pure in heart, since they will see God.” By the Scriptures, is there more than one way to see God? And what of this purity of heart—what is it and how can we reasonably manifest it in the world we live in, leading to what happiness?

Marriage and the family unit are among the oldest of institutions among mankind, and when respected, have brought much happiness to the human family as a whole. However, in these days, there are challenges to the health, security, and happiness of humans. Why is the family arrangement to be treasured and safeguarded, and what can help each member of the family to contribute to the well-being and happiness of all involved?

Many persons realize that sin is wrong in God’s eyes, but they may not understand how much they are hurting themselves and others by ignoring God’s warnings against such sin. What are some examples of serious sin, and how can we develop the right viewpoint so as to avoid the stain and pain of sin, and even help others overcome wrong views themselves, leading to the happiness God promises, now and endlessly, for those who love Him and His right standards for living?

We may be working hard to find true success in life, growing in the true wisdom of God and in true love for Him and others. The Scriptures show, however, that even right-hearted ones may be persuaded away from the truth by various means, for instance subtle tricks of wrongdoers, perhaps jealous of your adherence to a conscience corrected by God’s word and your hope of everlasting life. What cautions are in order, especially for newer ones in the faith, to avoid falling back to a selfish way of life, and to become more firm for what is truly right, experiencing God-given joy with wisdom that transcends all other delights and makes every gift of God more delightful?