Pious Lutheran

Setting aside earthly treasures for the sake of heavenly treasures Almsgiving Praying Fasting Treasures in heaven Why are you here? I don’t just mean here in this sanctuary right now, but I mean alive here on earth? What are you doing here? What’s the point of it all? Based upon most people’s lifestyle, it appears the purpose of their life is to have a good time. Make lots of money, get lots of stuff, fill your belly, and be in control of your life. Or perhaps if you’re feeling a little more profound, you might say that the goal is to leave your mark on this world after you die, so that people will remember you. But, if that’s the whole point, then life is rather meaningless in the end. You may have a good ol’ time, but that’s momentary and fleeting. Even if you’re one in a billion who leaves your mark on the world and people other than your grandkids know your name, none of those other people actually knew you, they just knew of you. So you must conclude like King Solomon, that all of...