David speaks of an inheritance to those who fear God. He also speaks of living forever in the sanctuary of the Lord. There is no clear doctrine of eternity in the Old Testament, but words like this are a reminder that the Jews had an understanding that there was something more than this world to look forward to. It is clearer in the New Testament, but even there, God has left a mystery. I believe part of this is because though life after death brings hope, it is the life we live here that is going to set our destiny for eternity, and we need to focus on today.
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