[stephenkhoo]

if we study the trends of modern west or sg and rise of secularism many have nothing to hope for beyond this world. All that we live for, work for and built have no lasting significance. More likely than not, the years of sweat and tears building will be undone in the next generation. They come to a rude awakening that they have only this life to live. Hence, they need to get as much as they can out of this life because like actors on the stage, they will pass by and then be no more.
We seek what appears to be good for us, not what is true and lasting. When life, love and what we do is not based on truth but on personal preferences, our lives have no foundation.
There are so many people seeking for fullness of life, meaning, truth and authentic relationships. Those who are materially rich are often spiritually poor, they do not have true friendships. Loneliness is the new sickness of affluent countries like Singapore. When you are no longer active, you will find yourself without friends and influence. No one will pay attention to you anymore. Worse still if you are immobile. You will be living in a beautiful prison you have built for yourself. The residents in the house will be you, the domestic helper and a dog named Boo! Indeed, the rich do not know the joy of being poor, of simplicity in lifestyle.
Those who are materially poor often feel the absence of God and they feel that God does not care. As a consequence, they take things into their own hands and use immoral ways to acquire wealth and power. Those who are sick and ill are seeking for consolation and relief. But when God is not found and their illnesses are incurable, they fall into depression, resentment and anger.