The author, The Sons of Korah sums it all up, “A man with valuable possessions but without understanding is like the animals that perish.” Solomon adds more insight, “As for men, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals. Man’s fate is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; man has no advantage over the animal.” (Ecclesiastes 3:18-19) Jesus then warns, “For whoever wants to save his soul will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:35-37 )
Many spend their time and energy seeking to gain wealth, power, prestige, and more, more, and more for self. Jesus tells me, his follower to spend my time and energy seeking him and advancing the gospel. Compared to the people who seek for self it is equivalent to losing my life.
How can I do this; give up a life for self? With faith that Jesus will keep his promise to me. Do I believe that Jesus will give me eternal life? Do I believe that he knows my needs and will supply them? Do I value him more than the things of this world? Do I understand this law of the spiritual world and believe? Or is my goal in life to gain valuable possessions and life with no understanding of this divine principle?
