Later in life, some could think back and wonder whether they made the right decisions. Perhaps they decided to give up a promising career or a successful business in order to serve Jehovah fully. Now time has passed, perhaps even decades. They may see acquaintances who pursued secular interests and who now enjoy apparent financial security. As a result, they may wonder: 'were the sacrifices I made for Jehovah worth it? Or did they cause me to miss other opportunities?
If similar questions bother you, consider how the writer of Psalm 73 felt. He saw others enjoying what looked like a healthy prosperous, and stress-free life. (Psalm 73:3-5, 12) As he observed them and their apparent success, he felt that his efforts to serve Jehovah were pointless. He was "troubles all day long" by this discouraging thought. (Psalm 73:13,14) How did he deal with his troubled feelings?
Next time: WHEN YOU DOUBT THAT YOUR PAST DECISIONS WERE WISE - Conclusion
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