"What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?" - Matthew 16:26
Reading programs, feeding programs, livelihood, vacation bible school. outreaches, etc. What good can these do if they are not aware of the salvation plan of God for them. Yes, they are given better options for living...but what value can they attribute to their soul once death puts a claim on them?
I've tackled the first book of Corinthians chapter 13 all too often in my blogs, I wonder if we've learn anything from them...are we too caught up with "doing God's work" that we are busy to even make eye contact with the people we are ministering to? If that's the case then maybe we should re-evaluate our motives.
The way I see Matthew 16:26 is this...YOU CAN'T PUT MONETARY VALUE TO ANYBODY'S SOUL...our contribution should exceed the financial aspect. Our ministries should touch the heart and not just feed the body. Our contribution to the souls around us should exceed this temporary life...it should be eternal in value.
Christians...consider the bottom line...
Reading programs, feeding programs, livelihood, vacation bible school. outreaches, etc. What good can these do if they are not aware of the salvation plan of God for them. Yes, they are given better options for living...but what value can they attribute to their soul once death puts a claim on them?
I've tackled the first book of Corinthians chapter 13 all too often in my blogs, I wonder if we've learn anything from them...are we too caught up with "doing God's work" that we are busy to even make eye contact with the people we are ministering to? If that's the case then maybe we should re-evaluate our motives.
The way I see Matthew 16:26 is this...YOU CAN'T PUT MONETARY VALUE TO ANYBODY'S SOUL...our contribution should exceed the financial aspect. Our ministries should touch the heart and not just feed the body. Our contribution to the souls around us should exceed this temporary life...it should be eternal in value.
Christians...consider the bottom line...
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