Eternality

If you think about it, nothing in this world is actually eternal for us. I want to specifically focus on happiness. Everyone wants to be happy, and there is nothing wrong with that. But think about it, nothing on earth can make you eternally happy.

Why do people always buy new toys, gadgets, cars, shoes, clothes, etc.? Why do people like getting high or drunk all the time? Why do people always want more of something?

It's because we want to be satisfied and happy. But because these things can't bring us happiness forever, we always have to do it again or find something greater to give us happiness/pleasure. Throughout our lives, people always are searching for happiness. Some resort to materialism (constantly buying new things) while others get hooked on drugs/alcohol/sex. But think about it, why do you have to do it over and over again? It has to be done repetitively because the pleasure/excitement always wears off.

Well then what about love? Isn't love eternal when you find someone and marry them?

If this is the question, then what is love? Is it just a feeling of emotions? Because if that's what love is, it isn't eternal. Feelings and emotions always wear off after a period of time. Most people base their love on this idea. Why do you think the divorce rate of marriages is so high?

In other cases where marriages are successful, the definition of love is far beyond just emotions. It's a love that is unconditional. It's about commitment, forgiveness, grace, and mercy. As a Christian, this love is what is from God and is expressed in marriages.

Think about it, what else could possibly give you eternal happiness? What are you looking for to fill the emptiness in your life? I'm not trying to force you to let me preach. But think about it honestly and truly.