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Why is it significant to contemplate our mortality?

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Contemplating our mortality is significant as it leads to wisdom and a recognition of our need for salvation (Psalm 90:12).

Contemplating mortality is essential because it fosters a deeper understanding of life’s transient nature and the reality that death awaits all of us. As the psalmist states in Psalm 90:12, 'So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.' This wisdom acknowledges that life is brief, and it compels us to seek the eternal things that matter, chiefly our relationship with God. Recognizing our own mortality aids in dispelling any illusions of self-sufficiency and prompts us to reflect on our need for salvation, as we understand that life is short and fleeting, and preparation for death should not be neglected.
Scripture References: Psalm 90:12

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