"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, 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?
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall REWARD EVERY MAN according to his WORKS." (Matthew 16:24-27)
I woke up this morning with thoughts of this scripture ringing loudly in me; What shall it profit a man to gain this world and lose his soul, what can he use in exchange for it?
What is there in this world that worth losing heaven for?
Is it wealth, position, possessions, friends, family, or qualifications?
Yes, it is my right as heir of GOD and it must not rob me of fellowship with Him and my return to Him after my sojourn on earth.
Most times, walking or driving around poses lots of thought into my heart especially when I see how careless many of us live.
Romans 14:10-12 should be a daily fear.
The Living Bible puts it this way, " YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO CRITICIZE YOUR BROTHER OR LOOK DOWN ON HIM. REMEMBER, EACH OF US WILL STAND PERSONALLY BEFORE THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF GOD. FOR IT IS WRITTEN, AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME AND EVERY TONGUE CONFESS TO GOD. YES, EACH OF US WILL GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD.
God's desire is that we all get closer to Him and His word thereby discovering His Will and Principles for living a perfect and acceptable life.
Lord, give me the grace to live daily to please you and bring glory to your name, Amen.
Thank you Lord.
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