What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?
Many Christians equate monetary success with godliness. But the Lord Jesus asks: “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”
A medium of exchange.
Many Christians equate monetary success with godliness. But the Lord Jesus asks: “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”
In the Old Testament era, prospering was not seen as a result of our own vigor, but rather upon the blessing of the LORD God.
A debtor could offer their outer garment as collateral. However, the lender had to return the garment at night. Failing to return such a garment was a sin.
Slavery was a reality of the ancient world. But it was not to be perpetual. The Hebrew people were commanded to set their slaves free in the seventh year.
What was the sin of Sodom? Why was destroyed? Many people assume it was due to homosexual activity. However, the Bible provides a different answer.
The Lord Jesus presents us with an either-or decision. We Christians can serve God. OR we can serve money. We cannot serve both.
The Lord Jesus calls us to sell our possessions and give the money to poor people. When we do this we are building up for ourselves treasures in heaven.
A woman poured costly perfume on Jesus Christ. It was her way of repenting. The Lord Jesus forgave her. This is not Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus.
The temple existed for the worship of the LORD God. But the religious leaders turned it into a money-maker for themselves. This was an abuse of their authority.
The Book of Revelation is where this famous number is found. A superstitious subculture has arisen, where the number 6-6-6 itself is viewed as dangerous.