And now Dr. Michael Youssef introduces the topic of this episode of Leading the Way.

Today I want to give you five reasons as to why believers tend to take their eyes off the prize

and they placed him totally, completely on this life.

First of all, reason number one is false perception of the heavenly Jerusalem.

Second reason is the overwhelming pressures of this life, which we all face.

Third reason is the allure of the scene versus the unseen.

And fourthly, it is the apostasy or the worldliness of the Church of Jesus Christ here on earth.

And finally, the false teaching regarding salvation in heaven.

Focusing on eternity is difficult when surrounded by the struggles and enamoring of earthly life.

But eternity is what Dr. Youssef helps you look toward on this episode of leading the way.

Now, before he begins, a quick challenge to connect further with Dr. Youssef and leading the way

by visiting us at LTW.org slash connect. You'll be so glad you did because there you'll find

links to subscriptions, apps, podcast, and more. Again, that's L.tw.org slash connect.

Okay, listen now, as Dr. Michael Yousuff continues his series on Holy Alliance of the Antichrist.

One of the great challenges for believers in the 21st century is how do we live in the city of man, wherever we are,

with all of its problems, with all of its difficulties, with all of its challenges, and all of

its distractions, but keep our eyes on the city of God, to which we belong.

That's really a challenge.

That is really a temptation.

Why I'm saying this?

Because I find it much easier to love this life with little attention to where I'm going to be spending my forever.

There are very few of us who could say with the writer to the Hebrews in chapter 13 verse 14.

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