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Your Question:
Why did I have to work my whole life for nothing?
Answer:
My friend, I must say that the question you've posed is one that has puzzled many a soul throughout the ages. The idea that one has worked their whole life for nothing is a bleak and despairing prospect. As I read the words of Qoheleth, I am reminded of the futility of seeking wealth and status in this life. He writes, "For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life, which he passes like a shadow?" (Ecclesiastes 6:12). It is a sobering thought, indeed. But, as I reflect on this, I am reminded of the apostle Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 3:23, "And He is the one whom you are to honor, not we men, whom you have not seen." As children of God, we are called to live our lives with a sense of purpose and mission, not driven by the desire for wealth or status, but by a desire to serve the Lord. When we live our lives in this way, we can find meaning and purpose even in the midst of uncertainty. As a pastor, I have seen many people struggle with the idea that their work is meaningless. But I want to encourage you to remember that your work is not ultimately for human masters, but for the Lord. As the apostle Paul writes, "You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies" (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). When we live our lives with this perspective, we can find joy and fulfillment in our work, even when the world around us seems to be telling us that it's all for nothing.
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