Did you know there is no such thing as retirement mentioned in the Bible? It is a modern concept that many find out is boring and diminishes life. If we love our jobs and do them well that is our pleasure.
God gave Adam and Eve the garden to work, not because they had to but because working and accomplishing something brings great joy when we have a proper perspective.
Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
"18 Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat, to drink, and enjoy oneself in all one’s labor in which he labors under the sun during the few years of his life which God has given him; for this is his reward. 19 Furthermore, as for every person to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also given him the opportunity to enjoy them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. 20 For he will not often call to mind the years of his life, because God keeps [h]him busy with the joy of his heart."
Mankind was meant to enjoy his work not play. The more we play the lazier we become. There is an addiction to play that grows in those who seek personal pleasure that is not their work.
1 Corinthians 13:11
"11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things."
We all do things that are play from time to time, however, I worry about those who live to play.
2 Timothy 2:22
"So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart."
When I became born again I lost the desire to play or carouse. The simple lovely things in life became far more enjoyable to me than any adventurous pursuits.
May many find the Lord as I did and experience that joy and peace that has no need for adventure.
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