* A secret to success in business and life is to “begin with the end in mind” (7 Habits of Highly Effective People).

* Vs 5-6 - Jesus showed us this.

* The disciples were enamored with the luxurious buildings.

* Jesus brought them back to reality by giving them a picture of what those buildings would look like in the future.

* “Don’t let your focus be just on the here and now - consider everything in light of eternity.”

* When you have an eternal mindset, you’ll naturally elevate what’s VITAL over what’s URGENT.

* Urgent things are about completing tasks.

* Vital things are about sustaining and enhancing life.

* An eternal mindset allows you to rise above being anxious in the short-term so you can enjoy peace in the long-term.

* HOW?

* Go to your own funeral!

* Vs 7 - Wrong response.

* They asked “when” rather than “how.”

* The question wasn’t “when” would it happen, but “how” should we live in light of the fact it will happen!

* That’s an eternal mindset.