In his youth he can be satisfied by serving himself alone, but as he matures self gratification is no longer as satisfying.

他年轻时，只要能服务自己就很满意了，但是成熟后，自我满足已不能让他满意了。

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As believers, we are not to seek self gratification, asking God to help me to realize my dreams. Instead, we are to obey him.

身为信徒，不是来寻求自我的满足，也不是要神来帮助我完成我的梦想，反而我们是要顺服祂。

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