All sorts of things get re-prioritized as the seasons change. This is true of natural seasons, as well as spiritual, moral, and cultural seasons of change. Wartime being one example of those seasons that cause things to be re-prioritized. When things are re-prioritized, behaviors change based on the urgency and the needs of each priority. When times are urgent and threats are real, our minds should function as a triage to govern our behavior. You can say the same thing of the positive events and times. If our rewards are real, and the time to inherit them is pending so close we can see it happening any day now, then should this not affect our behavior? Our habits?
The Bible instructs us with several things to do in the last times. If you are living out your life in the same manor you were living fifteen years ago, I say that you are missing the mark of God's calling and plan for you. You are drunk, and I'm not speaking literally. Scriptures also clearly warn us to be sober with special emphasis on the last days.
If we are in the final minutes of the last hour of the last days, how much more pertinent is it for us to heed this warning? 'But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.' 1Peter 4:7
Because we are being warned, that verse tells me that one of the biggest temptations or traps for us last days believers to fall in is that of being spiritually drowsy and unaware of the times. That is why we set our affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Here are a few more scriptures that suggest our behavior and habits change as we draw closer to the end of this age and the Lord's soon appearing and rapture of the church.
The frequency in which we assemble together should be increased as we approach the final hour.
Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:19-15
Our money habits should change as priorities change.
Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. Or yourselves as in a day of feasting You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you.
Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
James 5:1-9
Our focus and priorities should change.
There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away.
Luke 21:25-28
We should be walking in the spirit and not in the flesh in these last times.
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
Romans 13:10-14
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