What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? (Mark 8:36, NIV 1984).
My Musings – “You can buy food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; soft beds, but not sleep; knowledge, but not intelligence; glitter, but not comfort; fun, but not pleasure; acquaintances, but not friendship; servants, but not faithfulness; grey hair, but not honor; quiet days, but not peace.” (Arne Garborg, Norwegian Writer, 1851-1924).
Even if we gain the things that we can’t buy, they will not survive or profit us beyond the grave if we “forfeit [our] soul.”
My Advice – “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:31–33, NIV 1984).
One cannot buy this either, but it’s been paid for. “If you seek Him, He will be found by you.” (1 Chronicles 28:9, NIV 1984). Don’t forfeit the gift.
