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  T he only good news that we ought to know and remember is that Jesus Christ had already won the war against sin and death.  He has made it possible for us to join Him in the afterlife.  All we need now to do is accept Him as He is.  God is alive today and it may be sometimes be difficult to see this.  The world and its demonic nature has still made it look like that only worldly things matter and that the ultimate goal of each one is to achieve their own personal happiness.  This is the biggest lie of all, that we should do all to make us happy. Individual happiness at the expense of someone else is the biggest deception of all. The truth is, our lives are never really about us.  It is ultimately about God and about others.  It is about how you can provide and give joy even at our own expense. This is the model of ultimate and genuine love that Jesus shown us at the cross. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s frie...

are we to gain the world?

 đź“– Matthew 16:26 (KJV)

“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?”


🌿 1. The Context (Matthew 16:24–27)

Jesus had just told His disciples that He would suffer, be killed, and then rise again. Peter objected, not understanding why the Messiah would need to die. In response, Jesus rebuked Peter and taught that following Him means self-denial and carrying one’s cross.

He said:

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” — Matthew 16:24

Then comes the verse:

“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?” — Matthew 16:26


 


🔥 2. The Meaning

Jesus uses a powerful contrast between temporary gain and eternal loss.

  • “Gain the whole world” means achieving everything the world can offer — wealth, fame, power, pleasure, comfort, success.

  • “Lose your soul” means being spiritually dead or separated from God, forfeiting eternal life.

He’s saying:
Even if you achieved everything—became the richest, most powerful, or most admired person alive—it’s worth nothing if you lose your soul in the process.

Your soul is your true, eternal self — and its value far outweighs any worldly treasure.

⚖️ 3. Key Takeaway

Jesus is not condemning success itself, but warning against idolatry of the world — when possessions, ambition, or pleasure become more important than God.

He invites people to look beyond the temporary and see eternity’s perspective:

  • Earthly rewards fade.

  • Eternal life is priceless.

  • Your choices today echo forever.

đź’ˇ 4. Modern Application

In today’s world, this message hits even harder.
Many chase status, money, or social media fame — but at what cost? Broken families, moral compromise, anxiety, and spiritual emptiness often follow.

Jesus reminds us that true success is not about owning the world, but being owned by God’s grace.

🙏 5. Reflection

Ask yourself:

What am I pursuing that risks my peace with God?

Am I living for the temporary or for the eternal? 

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