Since for the purposes of this book he does not deal with the fact of life beyond death, of an eternity in the presence of God, he commends once more enjoying life and all that it has to offer. All of these things, he says, are already approved by God. Not only is God sovereign as far as your life span is concerned, and you can enjoy life as a gift from his hand, he has approved already what you are doing. You begin each day with a sense of his love and approval, his delight in creating and redeeming you. Married couples live in tension because they are unsure whether their spouses value them.
Some people eat and drink to excess in an effort to avoid the real world.
Others put on lavish but loveless dinners in an attempt to gain the love and approval of others. But the man or woman who is aware that he or she is approved by God does not need to do any of these things. The first 'Rocky' movie introduced the character Adrian. She is first encountered working in a pet shop, wearing dull clothes, eyes downcast, mumbling her way through life. But Rocky expresses his interest and confidence in her and this gradually draws her out of herself.