Long lasting happiness is sometimes hiding behind an instant surge of happiness... Like the story of Esau and Jacob sons of Isaac. Bro Bo narrated the story of Esau giving up his rights as first born to Jacob to a bowl of red bean soup!
Many times many of us are guilty of choosing an instant gratification over a long term sense of enjoyment or true happiness. We fall for what is immediately graspable in front of us vs what is in store somewhere from afar.
What are the common temptations: Sex, Money, Fame, and Power.
We are surely familiar with situations where people are getting married because the bride is on her way. Couples enjoying sexual relationship prior matrimony. Enjoying the pleasure and suffering in remorse and frustrations later on.
We also know of some people falling into the trap of having instant money, sacrificing their dignity, and their name. Familiar with "kotong" cops? Or the "kotongressmens"? Even in the private companies, this happens. Many people fall for instant money making ventures versus a disciplined approach to safe and wise saving and investing. Gusto lagi instant (always like instant).
Some people resort to paying off anything just to be famous. Instantly rising to stardom and eventually fading away like a shooting star. This one is for showbiz folks.
And lastly, many people specially in government will do everything to be in power or stay in power. Guns, goons, and gold are employed to ensure they win the coveted post.Yes, they often-times succeed, but the question is, do they really become truly happy for the long haul?
The ploy of the devil is make us blind to what lies beyond. It is the devil that urged Esau to exchange a bowl of soup for his rights. It is the devil who tempts us to grab what is an instant gratification versus what is good for the long term.
Thus, we need to always pray and discern the choices we make. It is only with the guidance of the Holy Spirit that we will be able to see clearly between instant gratification and long term reward.
God bless.
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