Have you ever watched geese for very long? They generally spend the whole day walking around pecking at the ground for food. If they have food they are satisfied. They don’t need to do anything else.
I know people like that. If they just have enough food, they are not motivated to do anything else. They won’t put effort into securing their future or developing relationships, or even taking care of other basic needs.
This seems short-sighted and misdirected to me. But people who focus on some other things can be equally misdirected. I would include in that category those who focus on their clothing, riches, fame, and selfishness to the detriment of loftier pursuits.
Jesus says it best. “For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself.” Luke 9:24-25 ESV We lose our soul if we focus on ourselves only.
Reluctant Retiree 