MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE TODAY

LIFE without the painful effects of sickness,old age, and death-that wonderful future can be yours!  Even so, life today is still filled with harsh realities and problems. What can you to do to help make the most of life today?  The Bible offers guidance that can lead to a happy and satisfying life now.  Consider some of life's challenges and how the Bible can help.

FINDING CONTENTMENT

The Bible's advice:  "Let your way of life be free of the love of money, while  you are content with the present things." - HEBREW 13:5. 

The world today bombards us with countless must-have products and services.  Yet, the Bible says that we can be "content with the present things. How?

Avoid "the love of money." People sacrifice health, family, friendships, morals, even their dignity - all for "the  love of  money."(1 Timothy 6:10) What a high price to pay! In the end, a lover of wealth "will never be satisfied." - ECCLESIASTES 5:10 .

Value people, not things.  Granted, material things have their place.  But things cannot love or appreciate us; only people can do that.   Having "a true friend" contributes to our contentment in life. - PROVERBS 17:17.

Next time: Making the Most of Life Today - COPING WITH POOR HEALTH

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