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Overworking |
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The
apostle Paul said: “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient:
all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of
any” (1 Corinthians |
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Therefore,
we must see to it that we do not become slaves of our work by giving
ourselves over to it with our body, soul and spirit. Work is a useful and
lawful thing, but it must never become the most important thing in our life.
Therefore, brother, work in order to supply the needs of your family and to
help the needy, but do not try to get rich by your work (or, if you can’t get
rich by your work, by looking for a second work) lest you stray from the
faith and pierce yourself through with endless sorrows. Remember that besides
a physical life you have a spiritual life, of which you must take care by
praying alone and together with other believers in the place of worship, by
reading and studying the Scriptures at your home, by going to hear the
sermons and the teachings in the place of worship (the place of worship can
be the house of a brother or your own house), by doing good works, etc., but
remember also that when the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches
and the desires for other things enter the heart of a believer they choke the
word of God planted in him and it becomes unfruitful (Mark 4:19-20). |
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Watch and
pray, brothers, lest you fall into this diabolical trap. |