Some Things Lose Their Power with Time
There are some lessons life teaches too late. When we are young, everything feels urgent. Emotions feel permanent. Financial pressure feels unbearable. Rejection feels like the end of the world. The desire to succeed quickly can slowly take control of the mind. But as time passes, many of the things that once seemed like life and death become memories we hardly think about anymore.
One of the greatest lessons I wish I knew earlier is this: never kill someone because of anything, and never destroy yourself because of anything. No amount of money, heartbreak, betrayal, pressure, failure, or disappointment is worth a human life, especially your own. What hurts deeply today may not carry the same weight years from now. Human emotions are real, but they are not permanent.
The iPhone 6 Lesson
Think about the iPhone 6. When it was released in 2014, it was one of the most desired phones in the world. People stood in long queues just to own one. It became a symbol of class, relevance, and modern life. For many people, having it meant they had finally “made it.” Yet today, that same phone that once looked so important cannot even support newer versions of apps like WhatsApp on outdated systems. What once looked untouchable slowly lost its glory with time.
Life is often like that. Many of the things young people are desperate for today will eventually lose their attraction. The money, the attention, the popularity, the relationship, the competition, the pressure to prove yourself, these things change with time. It would be tragic to lose your peace, your future, your dignity, or your soul over things that time itself will eventually reduce in value.
The Pressure to “Make It”
Sadly, many young people today are under intense pressure to “make it” quickly. Social media constantly places luxury, fame, expensive lifestyles, and sudden wealth before our eyes. Some begin to feel left behind. Others become tempted to engage in fraud, exploitation, violence, corruption, or dangerous lifestyles simply because they want quick success and recognition. But Christ never taught us to build our future on greed, desperation, or sin. Success that destroys the soul is not true success.
Jesus warns us clearly in the Holy Bible “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions” (Luke 12:15). Jesus was not condemning hard work or honest wealth. Wealth can be a blessing when it is earned truthfully and used wisely. The danger begins when money becomes an idol, when it takes the place of God, conscience, peace, and humanity. A person can become financially rich and still remain spiritually empty.
Success Without Losing Your Soul
The Scriptures also ask an important question: “What will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life?” (Mark 8:36). This speaks powerfully to a generation tempted to measure worth by possessions, popularity, and public approval. Christ calls us not only to become successful, but to become whole. A peaceful life with integrity is greater than riches obtained through fear, guilt, dishonesty, or destruction.
The truth is that many obsessions fade with time. The rivalry keeping you awake today, the heartbreak making you feel hopeless, the pressure to impress people who may eventually forget your name, these things often become smaller as life moves forward. Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us: “Whoever loves money never has enough.” This is not a call to reject ambition. It is a call to place ambition under the guidance of wisdom, discipline, faith, and moral responsibility.
Anchoring Your Life in Christ
For this reason, young people must anchor their lives in Christ. This is not just a religious slogan. It is a practical foundation for surviving life’s uncertainties. Jesus says in Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” To focus on Christ means learning to pray, to live honestly, to be patient with your journey, to avoid unhealthy comparison, and to trust that God’s timing is wiser than human impatience.
Life is not a race. Some people bloom early, others later. A delayed breakthrough is far better than a destroyed future. Never allow temporary frustration to push you into permanent decisions. The world may glorify quick wealth, violence, pride, and reckless living, but Christ offers another path, the path of purpose, truth, patience, hard work, healing, and inner peace.
Final Thoughts
One day, many of the things causing you stress now will not matter as much as they do today. But the choices you make now can shape your entire future. Protect your life. Protect your soul. Stay close to Christ. Build slowly. Work honestly. Love generously. The God who created you has not forgotten your name, and your story is not over yet.
