Considering The Cost!

When one does not have money to just throw around they generally try to budget carefully and spend wisely. Costs of all things are considered and weighed with regard to what is either needed or desired most to be possessed. When we consider such earnestness with regard to life in this world, does it amaze us that the same serious consideration is not always given when it comes to spiritual matters? It is true Jesus encouraged the counting of the cost of discipleship (note Luke 14:25-33) because we are to approach FOLLOWING HIM very seriously. It is a commitment not to be made lightly. However, while some spend their time counting the COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS (desires, things, and even relationships they may have to give up), what they truly need to consider is the COST OF NOT FOLLOWING HIM!

Jesus asked…
“For WHAT DOES IT PROFIT a man to GAIN THE WHOLE WORLD and FORFEIT his LIFE [(Gk.) pseuche, soul or life]?” ( Mark 8:36 ESV)

And Paul exhorted…
“For the WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH, but the free gift of God is ETERNAL LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD.” ( Romans 6:23 ESV)

These two passages should aid us in bringing the focus into balance. Tally it up. What’s the bottom line? How well are we budgeting and spending with regard to that which is of eternal significance? The COST OF FOLLOWING is nothing in comparison to the COST OF NOT FOLLOWING. The worst bankruptcy one could possibly experience is that of a spiritual kind. Let us earnestly submit ourselves to the Lord and His Will that our life may truly be enriched now and forevermore.

Have a great day WISELY ASSESSING TRUE LIFE’S EXPENDITURES!
Carl

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