SPORTS - FAME - FAITH
Who/What is First & Foremost in Your Life?
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
"Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher.
"Vanity of vanities! All [that is done without God's guidance] is vanity [futile, meaningless - a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes, merely chasing the wind]."
What advantage does man have from all his work
Which he does under the sun (while earthbound)?
When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, every hidden and secret thing, whether it is good or evil.
Ecclesiastes 1:1-3, 12:13-14
Settling unhappily into his Super Bowl seat, high behind the end zone, Joe spots an empty seat low and on the 50-yard line. He descends to it and asks the man seated next to him why the coveted seat is unoccupied. The man says, "It's mine. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she died. This is the first Super Bowl since 1967 we have not attended together." Joe says: "But couldn't you find a friend or relative to come with you today?" The man replies: "No, they're all at the funeral." (more here)
Paul's letter to the Corinthian church emphasizes the distinction between wisdom and folly and how in Christ God accomplishes His redemptive plan in unexpected ways (see 1 Corinthians 1:18 - 3:23). This letter also contains practical advice and everyday wisdom. Through two different metaphors (a runner and a boxer), Paul reminds the Corinthians that doing anything - especially following Christ - without a goal in mind is the height of foolishness. A runner with no destination will simply tire and quit, and a boxer beating the air never puts his training to practical use. We follow Christ to become like Jesus and receive the prize - this should be our number one commitment & goal. (more here)
We follow Jesus Christ to become like Jesus and receive the prize - this should be our #1 commitment and goal.
Father Jesus Holy Spirit, You Created us, and Everything else. You Know Best. Therefore, here am I, have Your Way with me.
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ADDITIONAL INFO
Book of Ecclesiastes - Meaning & Perspective of Life
Book of Joshua - Be Strong, Courageous and Faithfully Committed to God
Back to Eden - A Man's Amazing Journey of God's Goodness & Truth in Health, Wellness, Nutrition, Life, Nature, Gardening, Farming, Animals
JESUS Way Truth Life - Godly Living. Biblical Lifestyle.
Jesus Over Everything
Testimonies & Stories
Who Is God?
Do You Love God?
