Happiness is not a treasure buried in wealth, fame, or pleasure. Just ask King Solomon—the richest and wisest man of his time—who pursued every worldly pleasure, built temples, and satisfied every desire, only to declare at the end, “All is vanity and grasping for the wind” (Ecclesiastes 1:2, NKJV). The truth he uncovered too late is this: earthly accomplishments, no matter how grand, are hollow without God.

True happiness comes not from ritual or tradition but from relationship. Religion, apart from the presence of God, is a rut filled with ceremony but void of transformation. Jesus made it clear—our righteousness must exceed that of the religious elite. When we replace God’s commandments with man’s traditions, we miss the joy, peace, and purpose only found in walking with Him. Choose spiritual truth over empty ritual, and embrace the happiness God designed for you to enjoy.

Video Chapters
00:00 Welcome to “Where Not to Find Happiness”
00:30 Key Questions on the Pursuit of Happiness
01:01 King Solomon: The Man Who Had It All
01:36 The First Temple & Solomon’s Achievements
02:08 A Life of Luxury Still Left Him Empty
02:39 “Vanity of Vanities”: Solomon’s Final Words
03:13 Stop Grasping at the Wind
03:50 The World’s Empty Promises of Happiness
04:21 Religion Can’t Make You Happy
04:59 The Trap of Ritual Without Relationship
06:20 Jesus Confronts Dead Religion
07:51 Idolatry of the Mind Blocks True Joy
08:59 How to Find Real Happiness in Christ