What Drives Your Life? (Part 3)

 Let's pick up where we left off, shall we?

• Materialism: The people with this drive believe they can only be happy with material possessions. This idea isn't accurate, because there will always be newer and better versions of that thing, and once you see that improved version, first start to compare what you have with the improved version. Once you see that the newer version has more features, more options, more functions, better appearance, and others, you start to despise what you have and do whatever it takes to get the better version through fair or foul means. This is a reason why human rituals for money or what we call "juju" are becoming more and more prevalent in Africa. We need to be wary of this drive, learn to be content with what we have, and take our minds to more important things like family, friendships, and most importantly, GOD. Of course, the devil isn't going to just fold his arms and watch you break free from this. That is why you need to seek help from the omnipotent GOD.
• Fear: Many people are scarred by traumas, unfortunate past events, and others. The people driven by this seldom or never take risks. They are keen on playing it safe. Paul never played it safe, Jesus never played it safe, Moses never played it safe. These people knew about the challenges they would face, but they didn't let that overwhelm them, thus allowing GOD to use them. In 2nd Timothy 1:7, we see that GOD doesn't provide us with fear or anxiety meaning that it comes from Satan. But don't even think about fighting this on your own, pray about it and GOD will surely help you.
• Need for approval: From trying to please friends and peers to attempting to impress parents, this drives people to let the opinions of other people rule over their lives. They are constantly thinking about what people will think or say about them. They are manipulated like puppets by others. They constantly think, "If I do this and this, they will finally accept me." Let me ask you this if someone constantly criticizes you for the littlest detail, can you confidently say that the person loves you. Think about this and start doing what pleases you and GOD. Live for GOD and not for others. This drive leads to a dead-end of unnecessary stress.

Thank you for your time and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, GOD-willing 2025.

Thanks to my mum, Rick Warren, and most importantly, GOD.

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