Jesus says to be meek, mournful, merciful, poor in spirit, pure in heart, peacemakers ... and when we are, we will be persecuted here but rewarded in Heaven. (Matthew 5, Beatitudes)
There's a fine line here that people constantly abuse as an excuse to be pious and self-righteous. And miserable.
God never said to be a miserable wretch who feels morally superior to others. He stressed humility, being grounded and perceptive and aware. When you're being real and seeing with honest eyes, the world will be revealed as fallen. Messed up. That will make you sad. And you will also recognize that you yourself are full of imperfections - I hate to use the word sin but there it is. Anyone who doesn't acknowledge that is a liar.
And that is the beginning of the quest. Until you set aside your pride, you can't begin.
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