Take a stand for.. Living once, to live for God. (YOLO: Right or Wrong?)

Take a stand for.. Living once, to live for God. (YOLO: Right or Wrong?)

Is this really how we should be living? How will this help us get to heave in this mind set? Does the youth of this generation not fear God and know the judgement that will come? Our minds should be set on ways to glorify God, not getting crazy and living without consequences. 

The youth in this generation are very familiar with the term "YOLO". What does this mean? It means "You Only Live Once".
Since 2012 when the rapper Drake used it in a song of his, it has been a thing for teens all around to use. I've seen this everywhere from facebook news feeds, instagram, and twitter.My generation is yelling this acronym out when it comes to certain situations when they feel like they need to disregard what they know is right/wrong.

-Should I go to the club and hook up with someone randomly? YOLO
- Sneaking out tonight! YOLO
- Didn't do my math homework for the second time! YOLO

The youth of this generation have their mind wrapped around "if it feels good, do it". But are the actions really that good? YOLO is portrayed to teens as an excuse to be able to do whatever they want. To live in that moment without any punishment or consequences. 

Yes, it is true that we only live once. Hebrews 9:28 "And as it is appointed of men to die once.."
YOLO is the act of doing something without believing there is no consequences.
So, unlike the understanding behind that term, the full verse in Hebrews 9:28 is "..but after this the judgement".

At the end of this one life that we have, we are held accountable for our actions. We will be judged based on what we do and say in this life.

Paul gives us some great advice
Ephesians 5:15-16 "See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
So, unlike "YOLO", we are to be cautious and be conscious of what's going on. Being wise, not like fools as Paul says. Using every opportunity you have for doing good, because we are living in evil times.

You only live once - Live for God

Next time you want to say or hashtag something with "YOLO", first think about why your saying that or if your just using that as an excuse to get away with something without thinking about the consequences of that action. You only live once..once to influence others positively and make an impact on them, once to prepare yourself for what lies after death, once to prepare yourself the for judgement. Perhaps, we should be focusing on living our lives for God.... not for ourselves.

We only live once on this earth, lets live it to glorify God. 
Maybe better hashtags would be..
#livingforHim
#gratefulforJesus

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