Mathew 16:26 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?
The above passage brings this question to the forefront of our minds by raising the prospect that a person may become rich and successful by the world’s standard, but if his/her priorities get mixed up along the way, such a person could lose their soul for eternity, and thus, the question posed by our first passage should cause persons to question introspectively: Is it really worth it?
Is it worth it to gain the world and lose one’s soul in the process, or is it better and wiser to live one’s life waiting on God to provide according as He sees best yet never causing the material concerns of this life to eat away at our spirituality, to the point where the kingdom of God and His righteousness become an afterthought?
To answer this and many other questions pertaining to the topic, we must revisit those passages in the Bible which deal on the subject matter. All scripture is given by the inspiration of God and thus, if we are draw the correct conclusions, and if we are to make straight paths for our feet, the word of God must be as a lamp unto our feet and the light unto our path.
1st Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!