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The Importance of Worldly Gains
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by Jessica Mathis
ay after day, we think, “What can I
I was doing some praying and thinking, and it hit
accomplish?” Whether we want to stain our
me: “Who have you told about Jesus?” Truthfully, I
deck, enroll in college classes, or purchase a
was ashamed of my answer. We can have multiple
new home, every day, we look to improve our lives
college degrees, money in our savings account, and
in some form or fashion, brag about it on social media, and then move on to our next wish. We constantly long for something bigger and better. We want our accomplishments to make us feel important. I, personally, have a few goals for my own life that would make me feel better as a person. Do these accomplishments and goals really matter to our
our dream home, but NONE OF THAT MATTERS if I
Heavenly Father?
leave this Earth without telling one person about Jesus.
I am in no way saying the Lord does not want us
As you continue through this new year, find
to work hard and prosper while we are on the earth.
small ways to incorporate the name of Jesus into your
In His Word, He tells us, “Whatever you do, work
conversations with others. Let one goal for 2021 be
heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians
how many people we can share the name of Jesus with.
3:23). Instead, I am asking if we are so wrapped up in the sole purpose of our existence: to tell others about our Lord.
30 // February 2021
About The Author
worldly accomplishments that we are missing out on My name is Jessica Mathis and I am from Rome, Georgia. I am a blessed Christian, wife, stay-at-home mama, and part-time women’s advocate. I am just trying to raise a tiny human, one day at a time.
