Paul writes in 2 Timothy 3 that in the last days people will be guided by their loves. They are lovers of self, lovers of money and lovers of pleasure. I seem to recall one pastor saying that the love of self is the sewer pipe out of which the rest follows. What we love determines a lot about us, because what we love receives our attention and time, our affection and imagination and our affirmation and praise. In the small letter of 1 John we are instructed not to love the world or the things of the world. The Christian ought to be totally counter-cultural in what he loves. The psalmist says that he loves the testimonies of God exceedingly (Psalm119:167). Some of the reasons he mentions are that the truth produces peace (v. 165), it prevents stumbling (v. 166), it is everlasting (v. 160), and therefore he stands in awe (v. 161), he sings praise 7 times a day (v. 164), and rejoices as one who has found riches (v. 162). As we live in the last days, make certain that your love stays fervent for the Word of God and foreign to the love of self, money, pleasure or what the world offers.
Medically speaking, please continue to pray for a healthy liver, a moist mouth and complete wellness. We are so grateful for support that is so constant. Thank you and God bless you.
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