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Your Question:
What's the impact of prioritizing short-term gains?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people get caught up in prioritizing short-term gains, thinking that it's the key to success. But in my experience, this approach can have some negative consequences. When we prioritize short-term gains, we often end up sacrificing our long-term goals and values. We might make decisions that benefit us in the short term, but ultimately harm us or others in the long run. For example, as a husband and father, I've seen how prioritizing short-term gains can affect our family life. If I'm too focused on making a quick profit or achieving a short-term goal, I might neglect my responsibilities as a father and husband. I might not be as present for my wife, Susan, or my children, Joshua and Rebecca. I might not be able to attend their sports games or school events, or spend quality time with them. This can lead to feelings of guilt, regret, and disconnection. As a Christian, I believe that we should prioritize our relationship with God and our values above short-term gains. By doing so, we can integrate every aspect of our lives under the lordship of Christ, as the Bible teaches (1 Corinthians 10:31). This means that even mundane tasks like changing diapers or repairing a car can be done with intention and purpose, as an act of worship and service to God. By prioritizing our values and relationship with God, we can make decisions that benefit us and others in the long term, rather than just focusing on short-term gains.
Sources:
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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