If we are not careful, the “pleasures of this life” can smother spiritual activities to the point that they are “completely choked.”​—Luke 8:14.

10. What questions do we do well to ask ourselves?

¹⁰ Some questions we do well to ask ourselves are: ‘What place do material things occupy in my life? Am I using the material possessions I have to live a life of pleasure or to promote true worship? What brings me the greatest satisfaction? Is it Bible study and fellowship at Christian meetings, or is it weekends away from Christian responsibilities? Do I reserve many weekends for recreation instead of using such time for the field ministry and other activities in connection with pure worship?’ Walking by faith means that we keep busy in the Kingdom work, with full trust in Jehovah’s promises.​—1 Corinthians 15:58.