Another purpose for leisure time is to strengthen bonds with others. God pronounced His blessing on the God-fearing people who took time to speak "often one to another" (Mal. 3:16). Bonds of family, friends, and church can be strengthened and others blessed in our free time.
Another purpose is the enjoyment of God's gifts (1 Tim 6:17b). God shows His glory in the wonderful variety and exquisite beauty of His creation. He gives food, marriage, and other things for us to enjoy in thankfulness to Him (1 Tim. 4:4-5).
These purposes ought to govern our activities. Guard against things that conflict with them. Selfishness is one danger. Free time is often considered "my time" in which I am free to do whatever I want (Luke 12:16-21), as if God's call to love Him above all and my neighbor as myself doesn't apply during those hours. So use your free time to benefit others.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Using Leisure Time Well - Part 3
The third part of this series is about how leisure time can strengthen interpersonal bonds and serve to enjoy God's gifts:
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