Values Over Vanity: Building a Legacy That Lasts
In a world where fleeting fame, material possessions, and social media recognition often take center stage, young people are constantly tempted to pursue vanity over true value. Vanity is like smoke. It may rise for a moment, it may look grand and impressive, but soon it disappears into nothingness, leaving behind emptiness and regret. Value, on the other hand, is like a firm foundation. It lasts, it impacts lives, and it continues to speak long after the person is gone. Many people spend their lives chasing shadows. They pursue wealth only for self-gratification, seek applause from people who will eventually forget them, and live only to satisfy their desires. Such a life may seem exciting at first, but like fire burning through straw, it is quickly consumed, leaving only ashes. As young people, the call is to rise above this shallow path and choose to live a life that builds others, fulfills purpose, and leaves a lasting legacy. Consider the life of David. He was not born into greatn...