the first line basically sums up this chapter really well. Life on earth is a temporary assignment.
indeed, the 60 70 odd years, compared to eternity is really temporary if you look at it that way. Earth is only a temporary residence. You wont be here long, so don't get too attached to it. if we view it this way, then we should really think about what we should working for, working for this 60 - 70 years on earth, or working for eternity. it's funny, yet makes so much sense how the author puts it - In order to keep us from becoming too attached to earth, God allows us to feel a significant amount of discontent and dissatisfaction in life - longings that will never be fulfilled on this side of eternity.
it really puts things into perspective. humans will never be satisified with life. a poor begger may think earning a million dollars will make him satisfied, but how often are millionaires satisfied with their millions? there's always the urge to want something more. but the truth is, nothing in this earth will help you find total satsifaction. let me know if you know anyone who is totally satisfied in life, chances are, you wont find any.
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