Truth For Life Daily Program Investing for Eternity (Part 2 of 4)
Sep 23, 2025
Explore how Jesus challenges us to rethink our investments, not just for earthly gain, but for lasting treasures in eternity. Alistair Begg highlights the shrewdness of worldly individuals compared to believers and emphasizes the importance of using wealth to forge gospel-centered friendships. He encourages acts of kindness towards the needy, illustrating how these choices can lead to eternal rewards. Tune in for profound insights on prioritizing spiritual wealth over material success.
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Worldly Shrewdness Versus Spiritual Slowness
- Jesus observes that worldly people are often more shrewd in earthly matters than believers are in eternal matters.
- This contrast highlights a gap in planning and perseverance between secular and spiritual priorities.
The Strategy-Book Traveler
- Alistair describes travelers intensely studying strategy books on planes as an example of worldly perseverance.
- He uses this scene to contrast Christians' lesser diligence in spiritual planning.
Perseverance Produces Results
- Jesus notes worldly people display greater perseverance and follow-up than many Christians.
- That perseverance yields practical results in earthly ventures but is often missing in evangelistic effort.
Many people have investment portfolios or something set aside for future security. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg to find out what Jesus advises us to invest in now, not just to prepare for retirement but to have true riches for eternity.