 Here's a test for determining whether or not you are living with an eternal perspective. Ask yourself, how do I feel about the Lord's return? Your response will reflect your perspective. The attitude of the person who is in love with the world can be expressed in these words, I want the Lord to return, but... There's always a but. For example, they may say, I want the Lord to return, but after I'm old and have experienced all that life has to offer. What they're really saying is, I want Jesus to come, but I don't want him to mess up my life.