In America, we are consumed with making our dreams a reality. In fact, we have the overall expectation of achieving the American Dream. What the American Dream actually means has changed over the years. However, we are taught and have come to believe that we can achieve anything we want, if we just work hard enough and believe.
Jude 8 says, “Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones.” Our personal objectives have a place in our lives. The danger comes when we give those goals such a high priority that we ignore God and godliness and turn to evil in order to fulfill our dreams.
Reluctant Retiree 