We humans have the wonderful privilege of going to be with our creator after our physical bodies wear away. We can ascend to be with Him forever. But we often do not remember that we have this privilege and go on living as if this world is all we will ever know. Like Lewis said that "We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine a holiday at the sea. We are far to easily pleased."
We have to remember that we are immortal creatures for two reasons. The first is that we have so much more to look forward to. We have the chance for a infinite life in a perfect world if we can follow God's law for only a few years on earth. The hard part is remembering that we have a reward waiting at the end when there are so many pleasing activities all around us.
The other is that not only are we immortal but everyone around us is immortal as well. That high school friend that you refuse to forgive, or just someone you insult, will be with you forever. You may also guide their decisions in life, you may lead them down the wrong path where they will suffer for eternity. Now that is weighty. Just let the thought sink in. Forever. The ages weigh down on you consequences are multiplied a million fold. We must love our neighbor.
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