Or it can cause us to minimize the hardships we used to face. Why is it unwise to keep thinking that our life was better in the past? Give an example.Ħ Why is it unwise to keep thinking that our life was better in the past? Nostalgia can cause us to remember only good things from our past. 3:13.Īfter leaving Egypt, what mistake did the Israelites make? (See paragraph 6)Ħ.
In each case, we will see how Bible principles can help us, not to dwell on “the things behind,” but to stretch forward to “the things ahead.”- Phil. * They are: (1) nostalgia, (2) resentment, and (3) excessive guilt. Why do we need to “look straight ahead” to the future?ģ Why is it important to “look straight ahead” to the future? Just as a person cannot walk in a straight line if he is constantly looking back, we cannot move forward in our service to Jehovah if we are constantly looking back on our past.- Luke 9:62.Ĥ In this article, we will discuss three traps that could cause us to live in the past. Rather, they “look straight ahead” to the future.- Read Proverbs 4:25. 51:10.Ģ What do these three Christians have in common? All of them remember what happened in their past, but they are not living in it. 3:13) A brother is keenly aware of his past mistakes but focuses on staying faithful from now on.- Ps. Another sister remembers that she was hurt by a fellow believer, but she chooses to let go of her resentment. 15:58) Every day she imagines herself and her loved ones living together in the promised new world. Even though her life is more challenging now, she continues to do all she can for Jehovah. An elderly Christian sister reflects on good times from her past. How can we follow the advice found at Proverbs 4:25? Give an example.