Sunday’s Food for Thought – Minutes of Enjoyment, Decades of Regret
“Do not be happy for a few minutes and be sorry for what you’ve done earlier for many decades later”.
Many people commit sinful deeds, and they ignorantly do wrongful things, like stealing, lying, extra-marital affairs, even doing things that put others at a disadvantage.
But when the fruits of what they sow are reaped, even decades of regret will not be enough.
Loss of reputation, honour, self-worth and possession. Loss of a family’s trust and respect. Unimaginable consequences of one’s deeds.
God has given time to every one of us.
And if we can use our limited time to continually produce things that are good and righteous, and share with others things and values that last beyond our lifetime, then we’re using our time more wisely.
As for Rev. Stephen Tong (who shared all this – and so much more – in one of his sermons), he shared how he made a decision to use his limited time to preach the Word of God to as many people as possible. To him, if people listen to a less-than-two-hour sermon and be blessed for many decades later from what they’ve heard and learned, then he’s using his God-given time responsibly. And that’s what he has chosen to do with his life – to work hard and dedicate decades of his life for the glory of God, the Creator, and share with the world the good news and eternal values that can bring blessings to human kind for hundreds and thousands of years later.
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A little something to think about :
How have we used our time so far? Have we used it wisely, for the good of others, and for things whose values do last beyond our short time in this world?
