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	&lt;h1 style=&quot;font-family: \&#039;Aptos\&#039;, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; font-weight: 500; color: #000;&quot;&gt;Brevity of Life and Eternal Perspective&lt;/h1&gt;
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			Life Is Fleeting, But Eternity Is Forever
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			Although our time on earth may seem at times like a long and difficult journey, it is nothing compared to the endless eternity that
			awaits—either in heaven for those who are in Christ, or in the eternal lake of fire for those who reject Him. The truth is clear: those who
			indulge in the fleeting pleasures of sin, even for a lifetime, will regret it forever. In contrast, “our light and momentary troubles are
			achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” (2 Cor 4:17).
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			Human life is fragile and brief. We are like a flower that blooms and then withers (Job 14:1–2), or like a vapor that appears for a moment
			and then vanishes (Jas 4:14). Yet the consequences of our decision to accept or reject salvation last forever (Jn 3:16, 36; 1 Jn 2:17).
			There will be no excuses, no second chances after death. The choice we make now has eternal weight.
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			Time Is a Gift to Be Stewarded Wisely
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			“Show me, O Lord, my life’s end… let me know how fleeting is my life” (Ps 39:4). Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of
			wisdom (Ps 90:12). Too often, people live as if this life is all there is—chasing wealth, comfort, and temporary pleasures that ultimately
			fade (Ps 39:5–6; Lk 12:15–21). But time is passing, and with it, our opportunity to serve the Lord.
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			Each of us has a divine purpose. We are not here by accident. “You have made my days a mere handbreadth… everyone is but a breath” (Ps
			39:5). Our days are ordained (Job 14:5; Ps 139:16), and we are called to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mk 12:30),
			and to fulfill the work He has given us (Phil 3:12). As Paul said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the
			faith” (2 Tim 4:7). Will we be able to say the same?
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			After death comes judgment (Heb 9:27). How we have lived—how we have used our time, gifts, and influence—will be revealed. Will it be a
			moment of reward or regret? Jesus declared, “I have brought You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do” (Jn 17:4). Are we
			finishing the work God has assigned to us?
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		Reflection and Application:
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		&lt;li&gt;Am I living with an eternal perspective, or am I consumed by temporary things?&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;How am I stewarding the time, talents, and resources God has given me?&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Is there unfinished work in my spiritual life that the Lord is calling me to complete?&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Would I be ready to stand before God today and give an account of my life?&lt;/li&gt;
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		&lt;em&gt;See also:&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;/dictionary/callcalling/&quot;&gt;call/calling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/dictionary/death/&quot;&gt;, death,&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;/dictionary/perspective/&quot;&gt;perspective&lt;/a&gt;,
		&lt;a href=&quot;/dictionary/timetiming/&quot;&gt;time/timing.&lt;/a&gt;
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