THE GOLDEN YEARS
Might as well cut right to the chase. It is unbiblical to retire. This is not a popular position but it is well supported by scripture. 1 Corinthians 15:58 says, "therefore my dear brothers stand firm, let nothing move you, always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." [italics mine.] Matthew 6:33 states, "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." And another passage is 11 Corinthians 5:15, "and He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again."
So often we are encouraged to live a different life style in the later years of life. Very well meaning individuals tell us that we should "take it easy" enjoy life a little, slow down and smell the roses, do some of the things that you always wanted to do but were too tied down at work to pursue. Financial planners make this theme the center point of their presentation. And we gobble it up because it appeals to our selfish nature. Even solid Christian believers are swayed by this relatively recent trend in civilization.
We loose sight of our purpose. God didn't give you a job all those years for the purpose of making money, He gave you that vocation as a pulpit. Your vocation is your pulpit. Now, you may be forced to retire from a particular job, so if that happens, just change pulpits. No man who is truly sold out for Christ would be comfortable idling away his days with self indulgent activities that sideline the calling made on their lives by Jesus.
Retirement is coming. Big Time. Like nothing you have ever seen or heard. And it is coming very soon. Never in your own history have you been more equipped to serve in the army of Christ. With each passing year, He gives you more and more so that you can serve and give.
The Christian life is often referred to as a marathon. And what do the marathon runners do when they get to the final turn. They pour on the steam. They can see the finish line. They can smell victory. They know that there is rest after the finish line. That's the best way to view our calling in Jesus. Run like a man who wants to win. And when you near the end,[retirement years] step on the gas, the finish line is coming right up.
Might as well cut right to the chase. It is unbiblical to retire. This is not a popular position but it is well supported by scripture. 1 Corinthians 15:58 says, "therefore my dear brothers stand firm, let nothing move you, always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." [italics mine.] Matthew 6:33 states, "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." And another passage is 11 Corinthians 5:15, "and He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again."
So often we are encouraged to live a different life style in the later years of life. Very well meaning individuals tell us that we should "take it easy" enjoy life a little, slow down and smell the roses, do some of the things that you always wanted to do but were too tied down at work to pursue. Financial planners make this theme the center point of their presentation. And we gobble it up because it appeals to our selfish nature. Even solid Christian believers are swayed by this relatively recent trend in civilization.
We loose sight of our purpose. God didn't give you a job all those years for the purpose of making money, He gave you that vocation as a pulpit. Your vocation is your pulpit. Now, you may be forced to retire from a particular job, so if that happens, just change pulpits. No man who is truly sold out for Christ would be comfortable idling away his days with self indulgent activities that sideline the calling made on their lives by Jesus.
Retirement is coming. Big Time. Like nothing you have ever seen or heard. And it is coming very soon. Never in your own history have you been more equipped to serve in the army of Christ. With each passing year, He gives you more and more so that you can serve and give.
The Christian life is often referred to as a marathon. And what do the marathon runners do when they get to the final turn. They pour on the steam. They can see the finish line. They can smell victory. They know that there is rest after the finish line. That's the best way to view our calling in Jesus. Run like a man who wants to win. And when you near the end,[retirement years] step on the gas, the finish line is coming right up.
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