Nothing Has Meaning Without Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:26)

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?

Matthew 16:26

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Friends there is nothing in this world that has value without Jesus Christ. You can have all the money in the world,but without Jesus Christ you have no hope of going to heaven. I know some might say John that is awful harsh, but I beg to differ I'm being honest. For Jesus said I am the way, the truth and the life and none may come to the Father except through me( John 14:6 ). Friends we can't sugar coat or water down the Word. Some people paint a picture of God as someone who loves everyone and won't send anyone to hell. I beg to differ. God does love everyone,but He is also a just God. So when it says in John 3:18, those who don't believe are already condemned, it means it. Friends you can't buy your way to heaven and you surely can not work your way into heaven, it is grace through faith in Jesus Christ( Ephesians 2:8-10 ).

You know the sad thing is people think hey I'm healthy, I've got a lot of money, have a great job, but if you ask them about Jesus they will say I don't need Him. Why do they say that? Cause things are going good so they figure they don't need Him. What they don't realize is we should praise Him always regardless of how their life is going. For He is worthy of all our praise and all of the glory. Those who are earthly rich sadly are examples of "rich rulers"( Luke 18:18-25 ). They don't understand while they may hold other moral laws that by making their material items more important than God they are committing idolatry and breaking God's first law( Exodus 20:3 ). So friends I encourage you to place God above all other things( Matthew 6:33 ). Remember all things shall pass,but His Word shall remain( Mark 13:31 ). I wish more people could see it like the Apostle Paul and saw things without Christ are like dung. ( Philippians 3:8 ).

For anyone reading this tonight who has not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal savior I invite you to do so. Ask Him into your heart and admit your a sinner in need of His forgiveness. Be real with him and cast all your worries, doubts, and fears at His feet, the feet of mercy for He does care for you( 1 Peter 5:7 ).Repent of your old ways and find your identity in Jesus Christ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). Don't let your past or not being perfect get in the way( Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:23 ). Instead throw yourself upon His mercy( Luke 18:13 ). He is waiting with arms wide open( John 3:16 ). In those arms you will find love( John 15:13 ), mercy( Romans 5:6-8 ), forgiveness( 1 John 1:9 ), and a grace that is sufficient( 2 Corinthians 12:9 ). Will you choose Him? Will you let Him set you free from the bonds of sin( John 8:36 )? I encourage you to do so. This is the single greatest choice you will ever make. It is a matter of life and death, life and death eternally( John 3:18 ). Don't wait make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 )!


God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><