The way to enjoy the earthly life in its totality is to live in the light of eternity.
It was a SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION filled with realizations and takeaways as Ps Lathur Badoy shared a timely message about "Use and Enjoy Earth, But Love and Focus on Heaven." We are to give our best and greatest strength, resources, and passion to the things of God. Join us every Sunday at The Lighthouse, Cinema 6, NCCC Victoria Plaza Mall, Bajada. We have three worship schedules to choose from: 10A AM, 1:00 PM, and 3 PM. Come with your family and friends!
WE CANNOT BE FULLY PASSIONATE FOR HEAVENLY THINGS AND EARTHLY THINGS AT THE SAME TIME
Principle of devotion: Focus is what brings success. To be divided is to be weakened and thus to fail (Matthew 6:19-21, 24; 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 19-20)
LOVE GOD, NOT THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD (Matthew 22:36-38; 1 John 2:15-17; Matthew 13:22)
Let’s practice passion for God, and moderation only for earthly things
LOVE GOD, NOT MONEY (Matt. 6:24; 1 Tim. 6:6-10)
Let’s live with passion for God, and moderation for possessions and earthly experiences
LOVE PEOPLE, NOT YOUR COMFORT OR REPUTATION (Luke 10:30- 37; Matthew 22:39-40)
Let’s prioritize passion for people over comfort and our reputation (Philippians 3:4-8)
LOVE HEAVEN, NOT EARTH (Colossians 3:1-4; Philippians 3:18-21; Hebrews 11:24-26)
THE MODEL OF JESUS AND THE FIRST CENTURY DISCIPLES
Happy, fulfilled but simple lifestyles. Content yet fun and satisfied (Hebrews 1:9; Hebrews 10:32-36)
Valued the eternal and heavenly as far more important than the temporary and earthly
PRACTICALITIES OF USING AND ENJOYING EARTH, BUT LOVING AND FOCUSING ON HEAVEN
- Use of Time - God first: daily devotion, weekly life group, Sunday worship celebration are priorities; other things come as second priorities only (Eph. 5:15-17)
- Use of Money - God receives the 10% that is due to him, and joyful and generous offerings and other giving; latest gadgets and fashion clothing are second priorities only (Proverbs 3:9)
- Use of mental and emotional energy - Give your best focus and strength to heavenly things: meditation, emotions/zeal, etc. (John 2:17)
- Use of your Body - Only for God and godly things, not for sinful passions (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
You were made for heaven and eternity. Be passionate for it. Like and enjoy the things of this present earth. But only moderately
Reserve and give your best and greatest for God and eternity. Use and enjoy earth, but love and focus on heaven.