People who believe in Jesus as their Lord and savior are less concerned about the lengthening of their life.
People that think this life is all there is are quite a bit more interested in life prolongation.
This life, relative to the “hereafter” is sort of like your life in the womb, relative to the “real life”.
Looking at it that way, why on earth would you want to prolong it, once your children are grown and on their own? I personally look forward with great anticipation of the “hereafter”.
As do I, RobRoy. I’ve said many times, that once you reach 65, it’s time to start living to the fullest, and dangerously.
Jump out of that airplane, if that’s what you want to do!
Or in some cases, walk down into that seedy part of town where the illegal ganstra’s live and see if they take a pot-shot at you. HAH! I’m OLD, I don’t care!!
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my personal translation of Paul’s words...
“To live is Jesus
and to die, well that’s just a whole lot more Jesus!”
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