Following Jesus is mostly about serving others and becoming part of God's reign in the world. It's not about putting yourself first. But following is deeply fulfilling. It's like drinking fresh water from a well that never runs dry. Following brings joy.
Military advertising hides the truth.
Based on the ads, you might think that the military's primary purpose is to meet your needs. Ultimately, the military is not about education, travel or leadership training, even though some of those things may happen. The military mission is to defend the Constitution and our economic interests by killing or threatening to kill. You could be ordered into a combat zone on short notice where you would either kill or be killed. You will not find this in a brochure.