Jack County Cowboy Church

I am sure I do not know the secret to happiness in this life, but I do know that some things help happiness more than hurt it. A family that has peace, a church that is unified, and a devotion to God that is steadfast are all things that aid happiness. So how is this attained? The passage gives us a clue if not the answer. Those who keep their tongue from evil, do good, and seek peace are, at least, on the way toward a happy life. In fact, the beauty of the passage may be that it doesn't overwhelm us. There are only three things given for us to work on; watch our tongue, seek goodness, and peace. Those are big ones, but they are simple enough to allow us to evaluate ourselves. It is as if he says, "you want those things, then do these things. Keep your tongue and lips from evil. In fact, depart from evil completely, do good, seek peace and pursue those things."