Introduction

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1). Read Matthew 5:1-12 // NIV. How has your definition of happiness changed as you grow deeper in your relationship with God? 

2). Read this portion from "THE VALLEY OF VISION:" 

"Let me learn by paradox

that the way down is the way up,

that to be low is to be high,

that the broken heart is the healed heart,

that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit,

that the repenting soul is the victorious soul,

that to have nothing is to possess all,

that to bear the cross is to wear the crown,

that to give is to receive,

that the valley is the place of vision."

What paradox of Christianity has made an impact in the way you live your life and why?