Soul Swapping
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” Mark 8:36-37 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/mrk.8.36-37.nkjv Even when subtly ignored or denied, the idea that nothing is free in life is supreme. Something has to be swapped for something. Simple and smart. It is always okay to swap out our time, talent, and treasure for pleasure, convenience, position, and privileges; but Jesus is saying to all “ Not your soul...!” . Why? You can trade it for something, but you cannot trade something for it! How foolish are we then, when the summary of all our engagements in life is soul swapping for higher standard of temporary living on things of this world? When the disciples asked “ How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness? ” in line with the will of God, they were asked to swap seven loaves of bread for more abundant provisions from God. However, when Peter preferred extend...