First John 2:17 lets us in on the “end” of all the world’s goods: “And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave” (nlt). When we make things and/or accolades the driving forces of our life, we’ll be set to retire—eternally speaking—with squat. Not only do the trinkets and trophies collect dust, break, and become passe in this life, but we’ll also have nothing to show for ourselves on the other side of death. Only those who love the Father above all in this life will be rewarded accordingly in the next.
