In this third episode of our devotional series on the afterlife, Pastor Mike addresses a common critique of Christianity and explains how focusing on eternity actually motivates us to engage more deeply with present-day issues.

Key points:

• Continuation of our series on eternity, heaven, hell, and judgment
• Addressing the critique that Christians are "too heavenly minded to be of any earthly good"
• Historical context: tension between spiritual focus and social engagement
• Jesus' teachings encourage concern for both present and future
• C.S. Lewis quote from Mere Christianity on how heavenly focus improves earthly impact
• Examples of Christians who changed the world because of their eternal perspective: 
  • Apostles who spread Christianity
  • Medieval figures who shaped culture
  • English evangelicals who fought slavery
• Growing recognition, even among non-Christians, of Christianity's positive societal impact
• Secularism's dependence on "cut flower civilization" and its limitations
• Jesus' teachings as a foundation for lasting societal values
• How eternal perspective leads to selfless service and humility (Philippians 2)
• Living in light of eternity as a motivation for more effective earthly engagement

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