Things of true value

Imagine yourself in the afterlife. You are surrounded by other spirits. Many of whom you had no relationship in life. But a small cherished few who you did know. And yet an even smaller group you knew well, And still, an even smaller group you considered family and friends and loved dearly.

These relationships and our memories are the things we can and do take with us to the other side. These relationships we have now, whether the relationship is good or bad, developed or merely cordial, the love we grow with one another here has to have boundless value in the afterlife.

Think of not only your family relationships but your friends, co-workers, bosses or subordinates, casual acquaintances.  And not only those relationships, but the ones in our everyday business dealings. Think of how much a person might cherish that insignificant relationship in the afterlife if the deal was fair and honest. Now think of that relationship if the deal was unfair, or dishonest. These are the only things we get to take with us. So decide now whether you would like to take poor, sour relationships with you or cherished, sincere, loving ones.

We should treat each other in this respect, an eternal respect. When God said “love one another”. That is the simplest way I can imagine he would be able to reflect this thought.

Store up for yourself things of eternal value. Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies, mountains of money. None of it matters more than the relationships we take with us. Invest your time and efforts wisely. Invest in what matters most.