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So, You Want to "Get Ahead in Life" ?




My Dad would often explain to me the need for an education so that I would be able to “get ahead” in life.  For many of us “getting ahead” means acquiring money, possession and property.  I have two questions for you is:  When is it enough? And when you have enough, what then?  God’s word says:   “But godliness with contentment is great gain.”  1 Tim 6:6 (KJV)    

Imagine this conversation if you would:
You:  What happens to what all I’ve gotten and all I have when I die? 

God’s Word: “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.”  1 Tim 6:7 (KJV)  

You:  So what’s the solution?

God’s Word:  “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”  1 Tim 6:8 (KJV)

You:  Just how am I supposed to do that?

Jesus:  “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”  Matt 6:33 (KJV)

You:  If I do this what will I get as a reward?

God’s Word:  “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown Of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.“  James 1:12 (KJV)

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