As I child, I didn’t have many worries in this world. Sure, I had fears of heights and snakes, but I was naive about all the work my parents had to do to provide for the family. While my mom and dad each worked full time jobs, I spent most of my time living life to the fullest.
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil, Ephesians 5:15-16.
Now on the other side of the spectrum, I tend to let the stress in life steal my joy. Instead of demonstrating a child like faith, I get caught up in the hustle and bustle in life. Thus, the notion of living it up is far from my mind, a distant memory of my childhood.
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise, Proverbs 20:1.
Some adults never grow up after college, continuing to party, enjoying each weekend off. Beside being costly, this isn’t how God wants individuals to celebrate life. Rather, the Lord longs for the day when people embrace fellowship, rely on prayer and follow the apostle’s teaching. May this guideline in Acts 2:42 spur believers on to live it up.
by Jay Mankus
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