He who does the will of God abides forever – 1 John 2:17
The world and all it contains are temporary and are passing away. Anything we do for the world doesn’t add any eternal value. People who are distracted by the worldly attractions like job, money, lust, pride, hobbies etc will ignore God for no good reason.
Apostle John warns us against being drawn into the world because it is easy for us to be distracted and adversely affected by the things of this world. People like to store up treasures on earth. But the Lord Jesus teaches that treasures on earth are not true treasures. They do not last and will be destroyed. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal” – Matthew 6:19
As children of God we need to commit our lives to Him and to His will. We have legitimate responsibilities in the world, God will provide us (“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” – Phil 4:19). As a believer we should be careful about the preoccupation with the affairs of this life.
Prayer: Father God, help us not to be distracted by affairs of this life, but instead seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness. In Jesus name I pray – Amen!!!