Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:15-17

 As I get older, I find myself reading obituaries of people, some I know and some I don’t, and read about their life and what mattered most. One guy’s obit said he enjoyed fishing, drinking beer and hanging out with his friends, another said she enjoyed growing a flower garden and knitting. Sadly, in those two obits, God was not mentioned at all. Their life was full of the world, yet they had no investment in their eternal security with God. How sad and depressing for those of us who know how important a relationship with Jesus Christ is in the timeline of eternity.

 Today’s verses offer a recommendation for what should matter most in your life. Don’t get me wrong, fishing, sharing time with friends, knitting, or any moral pursuit is ok, just as long as it doesn’t rule your life. Jesus Christ should come first in every life endeavor, from the relationships you develop, your financial management, your devotion to service. Applying biblical wisdom to your choices and pleasures keeps you from pouring your soul into something (or someone) that can rob you of eternal security in heaven.

 Let God touch every aspect of your life to keep you from drowning in the world’s ways, so you can keep Jesus Christ in perfect view at all times and help you live a life dedicated to the One who gave His all to save you! God bless!