Ecclesiastes 11:9–12:1
Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. Remove vexation from your mind, and put away pain from your body; for youth and the dawn of life are vanity. Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”
Homily:
Youth is to be lived fully, for it is a golden opportunity to build the life you will be remembered for, and the qualities that will nourish old age.
Put God first and you will nurture a loving relationship.
Put God last and you will nurture a transactional relationship.
God disproportionately rewards love and ignores transactions.
No matter the age or your age, put God first, and live fully.