"Some years ago archaeologists discovered the tomb of Emperor Charlemagne of France. When it was opened for the first time in many centuries, the usual treasures of the kingdom were found, but in the center of the vault was a great throne, and upon it sat the skeleton of the ruler himself with an open Bible in his lap. His bony finger had been made to point to a certain verse of Scripture . . . "For what shall it profit a person if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" (Matthew 16:26). - Ben Witherington III, The Gospel of Mark: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001) 254. How we need to be reminded of what we are constantly forgetting. This temporary world is not our home. The greatest failure in life is failing to secure the destiny of our soul. Only a right relationship with the Lord yields the greatest profit in time and eternity. Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matt 6:24-26).
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:48:08 +0000
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