THE CHOICE IS YOURS
What would you profit if you could possibly gain the whole world and yet lose your own soul?
To answer this correctly, first, we must think what would be your loss? Jesus said, “...If any man
will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will
save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a
man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in
exchange for his soul?” (Matt. 16:24-26). The choice is yours! The riches of this world are often gained at the price of honesty and by
suppressing the spirit of generosity and liberality and the element of sympathy and benevolence. We
are aware that such is not always the case, but too many times it is. The honor that the world offers
is usually purchased by surrendering sincerity and conviction. Compromising one’s self-respect and
personal judgment about the right or wrong of a matter is a big price to pay for the passing praise
this world offers. We are told, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any
man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the
flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the
world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever” (1
John 2:15-17). The choice is yours! This life--right now--today--is the only opportunity you will have to save
your soul (2 Cor. 6:2). Now is the acceptable time. Jesus said, “Deny yourself” (Matt. 16:24) and
“...seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness...” (Matt. 6:33). Give heed to His words!
Believe in Him as the Lord and Savior of mankind. Repent--reform your will and your life to con-
form with His will and His life. Be buried with Him in baptism for the remission of your sins. Live
for Him as you journey through this life. You will be saved in blissful eternity with Jesus and the
Father and all the redeemed in heaven. The choice is yours!
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: People who believe a problem can be solved tend to get busy
solving it.
Have a great week!
Love ya,
Jesse
To answer this correctly, first, we must think what would be your loss? Jesus said, “...If any man
will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will
save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a
man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in
exchange for his soul?” (Matt. 16:24-26). The choice is yours! The riches of this world are often gained at the price of honesty and by
suppressing the spirit of generosity and liberality and the element of sympathy and benevolence. We
are aware that such is not always the case, but too many times it is. The honor that the world offers
is usually purchased by surrendering sincerity and conviction. Compromising one’s self-respect and
personal judgment about the right or wrong of a matter is a big price to pay for the passing praise
this world offers. We are told, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any
man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the
flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the
world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever” (1
John 2:15-17). The choice is yours! This life--right now--today--is the only opportunity you will have to save
your soul (2 Cor. 6:2). Now is the acceptable time. Jesus said, “Deny yourself” (Matt. 16:24) and
“...seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness...” (Matt. 6:33). Give heed to His words!
Believe in Him as the Lord and Savior of mankind. Repent--reform your will and your life to con-
form with His will and His life. Be buried with Him in baptism for the remission of your sins. Live
for Him as you journey through this life. You will be saved in blissful eternity with Jesus and the
Father and all the redeemed in heaven. The choice is yours!
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: People who believe a problem can be solved tend to get busy
solving it.
Have a great week!
Love ya,
Jesse
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