The Bible tells us in Matthew 16:26 “What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Great questions! But if we are told that what we gain here doesn’t matter as much as our relationship with Christ... why are so many after the applause of men? Why do people pursue trinkets and trophies... when God has an infinitely better plan for their lives? Comedian Jim Carrey once said, “I think everyone should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.” So what do we do?
Keep in mind that meaning doesn’t come from anything that man creates. God has designed us to be connected to Him... and when we remember that and pursue Him passionately, we gain what really matters.
