One of the biggest mistakes mankind makes is, living in, and clinging to the material world...
Many of you wonder why you shouldn't/wouldn't live in, or cling to the material world, when it seems that this is a relevant part of being alive, right? Well, it is alright to strive for betterment, for acclaim, and to be noticed, however, there are key factors which go along with such...
A major factor of achieving, in all realms, is to place the Creator *GOD* first, foremost, and above all else. This means living in HIS ways, praising HIM, rejoicing HIM, living in faith, and living in righteousness as much as is humanly possible. You see, too many people do NOT place *GOD* in the highest esteem/priority, instead, seeking material world pleasures, which is known as living in the flesh. Hmmmn, you might say, isn't that a part of being human? Yes, it is, however, it is also, the downfall of the human race, as when material worldism becomes more imperative than the Creator *GOD*, something is lacking, and something is going to come of it, believe me...
A very key factor to life is to place life in *GOD's* hands in faithful trust, and to realize that all else is in divine order, and that you will be provided for in every realm, not relying on people, things, or fantasies to make you happier...
It is said: "The man who has forgotten ME, will look back, and see all of his pleasures and joys at an end. Never again will he look forward to happiness. Even while enjoying this world's good thing, the WORLDLY man has had his share of worries, bitterness, and fear. He knows the meaning of disappointment, and failure. As smoke disappears quickly in mid-air, so too will the Earth's joys vanish. Often enough, earthly pleasures cease pleasing even before they have been lost. What was supposed to bring happiness, too often brings sorrow and disappointment. Many a prominent man of the world ended his days in bitterness."
"How sad to see young people looking forward to joys and satisfactions which older worldlings have already found too brief, and disappointing. Blindly, and foolishly, youth runs after the pleasures on Earth, forgetting about the ONLY lasting joy--Heaven. Falsely they reason: Why think now about Heaven or hell when is still so far off"???
I know from experience, and from observation of others, that without the Creator *GOD* as my Father, my authority, my salvation, my ruler, my guidance, my provider, my pillar, and my tower, my fortress, my rock, and my deliverer, material and worldly pleasures are empty, and fade quickly of most happiness. This is evident in men who chase beautiful women, as they often get used, left alone, and broken in spirit, for they never once considered the WHOLE of the acquisition, merely the attraction of it. Do you see what I mean? If the men had, in the spirit of *GOD* sought and found a beautiful woman who lived in the laws of *GOD*, then, he would have found Heaven on Earth, and would have been happy all of his days...
When you live in the living Word, when you embrace the full meaning, and breadth of HIS ways, then, HE will prosper, enrich, and righteousness of all sorts will be your gifts for being obedient, and devoted. The rewards are many when you study, embrace, practice, and live in the love of *GOD*, and these rewards will last well into infinity. AMEN???
It is like being able to save energy, as the energy you expend in living in the Word is positive and optimal, and provides for you, so, you don't have to worry, fret, strive, or over-achieve, as HE is working it all out for you, which HE is doing anyway, but, we, often, are too busy struggling in the material world to realize, or notice...
Many of you wonder why you shouldn't/wouldn't live in, or cling to the material world, when it seems that this is a relevant part of being alive, right? Well, it is alright to strive for betterment, for acclaim, and to be noticed, however, there are key factors which go along with such...
A major factor of achieving, in all realms, is to place the Creator *GOD* first, foremost, and above all else. This means living in HIS ways, praising HIM, rejoicing HIM, living in faith, and living in righteousness as much as is humanly possible. You see, too many people do NOT place *GOD* in the highest esteem/priority, instead, seeking material world pleasures, which is known as living in the flesh. Hmmmn, you might say, isn't that a part of being human? Yes, it is, however, it is also, the downfall of the human race, as when material worldism becomes more imperative than the Creator *GOD*, something is lacking, and something is going to come of it, believe me...
A very key factor to life is to place life in *GOD's* hands in faithful trust, and to realize that all else is in divine order, and that you will be provided for in every realm, not relying on people, things, or fantasies to make you happier...
It is said: "The man who has forgotten ME, will look back, and see all of his pleasures and joys at an end. Never again will he look forward to happiness. Even while enjoying this world's good thing, the WORLDLY man has had his share of worries, bitterness, and fear. He knows the meaning of disappointment, and failure. As smoke disappears quickly in mid-air, so too will the Earth's joys vanish. Often enough, earthly pleasures cease pleasing even before they have been lost. What was supposed to bring happiness, too often brings sorrow and disappointment. Many a prominent man of the world ended his days in bitterness."
"How sad to see young people looking forward to joys and satisfactions which older worldlings have already found too brief, and disappointing. Blindly, and foolishly, youth runs after the pleasures on Earth, forgetting about the ONLY lasting joy--Heaven. Falsely they reason: Why think now about Heaven or hell when is still so far off"???
I know from experience, and from observation of others, that without the Creator *GOD* as my Father, my authority, my salvation, my ruler, my guidance, my provider, my pillar, and my tower, my fortress, my rock, and my deliverer, material and worldly pleasures are empty, and fade quickly of most happiness. This is evident in men who chase beautiful women, as they often get used, left alone, and broken in spirit, for they never once considered the WHOLE of the acquisition, merely the attraction of it. Do you see what I mean? If the men had, in the spirit of *GOD* sought and found a beautiful woman who lived in the laws of *GOD*, then, he would have found Heaven on Earth, and would have been happy all of his days...
When you live in the living Word, when you embrace the full meaning, and breadth of HIS ways, then, HE will prosper, enrich, and righteousness of all sorts will be your gifts for being obedient, and devoted. The rewards are many when you study, embrace, practice, and live in the love of *GOD*, and these rewards will last well into infinity. AMEN???
It is like being able to save energy, as the energy you expend in living in the Word is positive and optimal, and provides for you, so, you don't have to worry, fret, strive, or over-achieve, as HE is working it all out for you, which HE is doing anyway, but, we, often, are too busy struggling in the material world to realize, or notice...
