Suggested Reading: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
“Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.” Ecclesiastes 11:9b
The decisions of today affect the experience of God’s kingdom tomorrow. We weren’t created for this moment, we were created for eternity. Likewise, our choices have an eternal weight. Life is fleeting, our youth wanes, but His word endures for all time.
We are free to choose fun, free to choose hobbies, free to choose jobs, and free to do as we please but God, enthroned above all, is free to judge His creation.
“Fear God and keep his commands” is undoubtedly the wisest advice ever penned in Scripture. Obedience in this point will result in obedience in all points. One choice stands between mercy and wrath; judgment and reward; ruling on high or regret down low.
Freedom for pleasure or freedom to fear; I choose the latter.
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I like what I heard a preacher say today, “He prefers no options”. He was saying that he’s come to the point where there is only one choice – God. I think you’re saying that here and I know I’m not saying it well. 🙂
Indeed! There is only One choice with eternally positive results!