We are living in a day where so many people tend to live for just one or two days of the week. This I have grown to not understand. King David wrote that he wants to use all of the time he has to praise Jehovah. This means that every day that he lived he lived for every day. So many students of mine and Yogita's say "I hate Monday". Or there is some other day of the week they hate. I do not blame them as they are studying and toiling after university seats, and job positions that have already been parceled out to an inner group of connected people. What I mean is there is a group of people who make sure that their friends get into the best schools. Others have to basically be rich to have access to these resources. It has been shown in various documentaries and dramas that this is the case.
I feel much freer not living for things of this world. I realize that if I want riches I must forsake my family. I must forsake my preaching work, attending meetings, and spending time with friends, our sons, and time with my wife. If I do this I will make even more money. But to what effect? My house would be sick again. These riches do not last. They can be stolen, it can rot, and as this system will be done away with, what will I say to Jehovah on the last day? What will happen when I am asked "What did you do in the last days?" I know from so many talks and bible studies that LOVE is needed. The love that comes from Jehovah, for he is the God of Love.
I am happy to learn and see where I need to learn more.
/tata
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