Cheon Seong Gyeong Ⅱ - 285. Eternal Life 1 Throughout their lifetimes people live in their own way, according to their own desires. “Living” refers to everyday life, whereas “lifetime” refers to one’s entire life, that is, living one’s whole life. Furthermore, religious people use the words “eternal life.” Eternal life means not just living a lifetime on earth but a lifetime that continues forever. The way you connect your lifetime to eternal life is important. This is your lifelong responsibility. In addition, your lifetime is determined by linking together your everyday life from one day to the next. (197-186, 1990.01.14) 2 Your lifetime consists of the connected, continuous days of your life. What determines the value of your entire life? It is not determined after you have lived your life to the end. Your daily life, day by day, determines it. Therefore you have to live life well. Living life well entails living the days that make up the entire course of your life in a meaningful way. When you say that you have lived well today, it means that today is a memorable day in your life that you can be proud of. The day you can say you have lived well would surely be the most valuable day in your entire life. If you lived one day that was worthwhile, for your entire life that would remain an unforgettable day. (197-186, 1990.01.14) |