What Shall A Man Give In Trade For His Soul ? (Mark 8:35-37)

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Mark 8:35-37

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What in this world has value? As it states cl clearly in the Word all things will pass,but the Word of God will remain forever( Isaiah 40:8 ). I know a lot of people would be confused and say I don't anyone who has exchanged their soul for the world. Well, I beg to differ and let me explain. People do this essentially by choosing this world instead of accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. When they do this they condemn themselves( John 3:18 ) and unless before they die they repent of their ways and choose Jesus Christ as Savior they only have hell as their eternity. The bible is very clear that there is one way to heaven and that is through Jesus Christ( John 14:6 ). Notice in verse 35 it says whoever shall save his life shall lose it and whoever shall lose it for my name's and the gospel's sake shall find it. What Jesus is saying is those not willing to die for it, basically what I'd consider false Christians will lose it because truly they have not put their faith in Jesus hence they will spend eternity in hell.This conclusions I've come to by what the Word says, " No greater love than to lay down his life for his friends.( John 15:13 ) " Then on the other hand those(true believers) willing to lose their lives for His name and the gospel shall find life, eternity in heaven with Him.

The point of this life is not about us,but about Him. You know this world today has become so focused on the "ME" syndrome. It makes me so sick how people have forgotten to care about their fellow man. Brothers and sisters we need to reach out to this world and extend the love of Christ. Share the gospel and show them the truth which can set them free from the bonds of sin( John 8:32 ). You know for so long I was a slave to sin myself, but praise God that He released me. So friends I encourage to be willing to share the gospel even if cost your life, for as the Apostle Paul wrote , for me to live is Christ and my death a gain( Philippians 1:21 ).

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 cares for you( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Repent of your 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 cast yourself upon His mercy( Luke 18:13 ). Remember He is waiting on you 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 matter of life and death, life and death eternal( John 3:18 ). Don't wait, make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 )!


God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><