"...discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;" 1 Tim 4:7
We live in a world that is all about gratification. Celebrities that make millions and millions of dollars are our heroes. There are television shows and magazines whose whole business is watching and reporting on these people. More often than not, the more reprobate they are, the more viewers, listeners, followers and readers they will generate. Many, in turn, emulate these behaviors in an effort to be like their heroes.
We are called to a different life. When we find ourselves giving in to the desires of our eyes and our flesh and become subject to those things that increase our self importance (the pride of life), we become the enemies of God. We are counseled to resist these things. As Eve found out, they lead to death.
Beloved, we should not aspire to fame and fortune on this earth. Instead we are called upon to store up our riches in heaven. It takes discipline to follow the path less traveled. It takes will to not give in to the sensual. It takes vision to see the benefit of staying in the light. It takes love and faith to remain obedient. We are told in God's word that, "godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come" 1 Tim 4:8.
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