Life
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. (Mae West, actress)
West’s comment is well received by those who follow the advice to “Eat, drink, and be merry.” It’s a partial allusion to the advice of King Solomon who tried everything and concluded that living that way is meaningless. Meaningful living today seeks to honor God and benefit others. It’s a preparation for an eternal life after death.
King Solomon: “But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.” (Ecclesiastes 2:11)
But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. (Galatians 6:8)