WHAT SHALL IT PROFIT A MAN? (3)

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DATE: SATURDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2023

So, beloved, having sincerely reflected on the few aforementioned factors about the subject, it’s wise we strike a balance. You see, our earthly responsibilities and ambitions are not inherently wrong. But we must strike a balance not to neglect our spiritual well-being. Neglecting our spiritual well-being while chasing after the world’s treasures can lead to spiritual impoverishment. We must learn to prioritize the eternal alongside the temporal.

Bottom of FormSCRIPTURE: “For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” – Mark 8:36 (NIV)

REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: Therefore, let us heed the wisdom of Jesus and invest in our spiritual well-being, remembering that the true profit is found in a life dedicated to love, compassion, and the pursuit of God’s kingdom. May we seek first the kingdom of God, knowing that in doing so, we gain not only the world but also the eternal abundance of our souls. Stay Refreshed!

NOTE THIS: While pursuing worldly success is not inherently wrong, imbalance can lead to spiritual neglect.

RESPONSIBILITY: So, dearly beloved, it’s vital to strike a balance between our earthly responsibilities and our spiritual well-being. Neglecting the latter can result in spiritual poverty.

PRAYER: Oh GOD, give us the grace to strike a balance between our spiritual well-being and our earthly responsibility, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!

PROPHETIC WORD: May the Lord help us and cause us never to neglect our spiritual well-being even as we pursue our earthly responsibilities, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!

BIBLE TEXTS: Mark 8:36

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