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1And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:1-3 NKJV The Greek word “makarios,” means to have God’s favor… for God to smile on your life. It means to be “Happy” and “Supremely Blessed…” so happy and blessed that other people congratulate you! #1. You Have To Admit Your Absolute Need of God. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 “For the grace of God that brings salvation hath appeared to all men.” Titus 2:11 Grace is God’s enabling power. Grace is His unmerited favor. Grace is God doing that for you and me, which we don’t deserve and can never repay. Grace is God doing for us what we can’t do for ourselves! #2. The Primary Thing That Prevents People From Finding Happiness and Admitting the