What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? This is a very challenging question. This means that even if I am wearing Prada shoes, own a Macbook Pro or driving a Gold Jaguar (there’s nothing wrong with all these) but forget about God or to not acknowledge Him at all, these things are of no meaning. Man’s soul is more important.
Getting health insurance or health plans is one wise investment to make for a young professional. Aside from the required insurance like SSS for private companies and GSIS for the government, it is also good to invest in a private health plan like Blue Cross NC or the like. This can help one maximize his or her income and it is another way of taking care of medical emergencies.
It is easy to get life insurance quotes. Sometimes, one can form the habit of getting what is comfortable and tangible. But we must also think about intangibles like character, a lasting legacy and fulfilling God’s purposes. Let us not get entangled with the things of this world – not to say that money and possessions are not a necessity but it means we must not allow our hearts to fall for them but keep our hearts in tune with God.
Many people talk about financial security and stewardship. Those things are very practical and wise. In fact the Bible has lots of things to say with regards to handling money.
This week I attended a financial planning event organized by Sun Life Financial. One of the things I learned is that so many Filipinos are financially illiterate.
The recent calamities that struck like the earthquakes in Haiti, flooding in the eastern part of Metro Manila and landslides in northern Luzon due to typhoons has made me think about how quick life and the things around can vanish. We are all at the mercy of God and it is by His mercy and grace that we are all still alive.
Proverbs 27:24 “For riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.”
Riches and possessions do not satisfy and they do not last. Even if a person owns the best of possessions like a Ferrari, eventually, he or she will have to find Ferrari parts to replace the ones which get destroyed. One law of thermodynamics says, in essence, that everything decays or moves toward regression.
So, if a person becomes dependent on riches, he or she will soon find something else to replace the satisfaction which that possession brought. Why not set our hearts on something that will last? Things that are eternal, perhaps.
