Delaying Short Term Pleasure for Long Term Gains

i've been struck by the magnitude of delayed gratification examples in jesus parables. It appears to be an essential part of an enlightened christian existence and eternal happiness, to set aside short term pleasures for long term gains. This replication suggests that economic background, rather than will power, explain the other half. i personally use this bible called a word on fire bible version of the gospels which i think is just epic in terms of illustrations and essays and and quotes throughout. So it's been just fantastic bible to go with the foundations new testament plannd from the w bible ap.