“The Happy Christian” – by Pastor David Murray
According to the great author, David Murray, Christians can be as happy as non-Christians. He has provided a fundamental equation as shown below, from which he shows us 10 different ways to be joyful in his book.
Happiness = Circumstances (10%) + Genes (50%) + Intellection (40%)
Pastor David Murray refers to Biblical wisdom in several verses from some of the books like:
1. Nehemiah
2. Isaiah
3. Matthew
[A] Circumstances include all types of situations with which we are faced and the attitudes we possess – in this case, we have little control that can make us happier.
[B] Genes include all the traits we inherit from our parents and ancestors – this is a case when happiness (of some degree) is sown into us.
[C] Intellection is all about our thoughts (good and bad) – in this case, we only have 40% in our control and our thoughts can make us much happier!
“The Calculus Of Happiness” – by Professor Oscar E. Fernandez
Allow me to go one step further and mention that I also believe in what Professor Oscar E. Fernandez has described in his book “The Calculus Of Happiness”, about the Mathematical equations that can make anybody have good health, wealth and love.
According to Professor Fernandez, there is an equation for good diets, money management, and good relationships. All the equations are explained beautifully in his book, and I recommend that everybody should read his work along with that of Pastor David Murray to produce a practical approach for attaining true happiness. The Mathematical equations are easy to follow and understand, and requires only a school-level knowledge.
