An Answer

"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever."
1 John 2:15-17

"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander."
1 Peter 3:15-16

We live in an age where the world constantly tries to shape our desires. Buy this new computer, buy a car, get a girlfriend, make tons of money, and so forth. Fame, prestige, money, and women are toted around as successful. You all have that image in your head..."I want to be successful." Look beyond these worldly things, and see that a man that does the will of God lives forever!
These worldly desires go against what God teaches us. You will constantly be in battle in regards to this. This brings me to my next point.

From 1 Peter 3:15-16, we are always to be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks us about our faith (in a manner that is respectful). But, can many of us give answers? To believers and unbelievers? It is very easy to say I am for God 100%. But, how many of us mean it? Let us honestly re-arrange our priorities so we love God. Let us pray that we have the diligence to prepare for the time when we will give answers in regards to our faith.

Cheers my brothers,
Richard