1 Timothy 6:19
"Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation
against the time to come, that they may
lay hold on eternal life"
Many years ago a group of people mistakenly thought they could best prepare for eternity by taking no pleasure in life here on earth. They ate the simplest food, lived in solitude, never bathed, and wore camel skin garment with hair on the inside that produce itching. Today many Christians err by going to the opposite extreme. They get so caught up in pleasures and comforts of this life that they give little thought to the life hereafter.
The writer of Ecclesiastes knew the right balance. He said it is "good and fitting" to enjoy our earthy blessings. He also reminded us that whatever degree of health and wealth we possess is "the gift of God." When we keep in mind the source of all our good, we are bound to think of God and of eternity. This should not make us morbid, but it should fill us with such gladness that the thought of dying won't disturb us.
Christians are citizens of two worlds. God desires that the earthly blessings He gives us contribute to our happiness. But He warns us not to set our hearts on them. Paul said that by doing good we can store riches for our eternal future. We can best enjoy God's earthly blessings when we keep eternity and heaven in mind.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
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