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Garage Sale
Every so often, I take the time to go to some garage sales. I am hoping to find
something that someone else does not want, and buy it cheaper than I thought
I wanted to pay for it originally. Many items you can get for pennies on the
dollar.
What was it that turned these items into junk for these people? Was the product
not as good as was advertised? Was the product truly a piece of junk? Or perhaps
they found another toy to play with.
Some people treat their Christianity like that. They count the cost and decide
to live for Jesus, then later on their souls do not seem to have the importance
that it once had, and they trade it in on a new experience, or revert back to
their sinful lifestyle.
Still others, not willing to pay the true price of salvation, will look around
for a cheaper version. One that does not require as much cost. By that, I mean
that Jesus asked us to give Him our all ( Luke 14:33), yet some choose to only
give a portion that they are comfortable with. Sadly, there are many religious
groups that cater to these types of people. They do not hold people accountable
enough. They do not teach the truth enough. They tell people what they want
to hear, and allow the cost to not be so burdensome on folks.
Please, do not treat your soul like this. It is your most valuable possession.
Do not sell it for pennies on the dollar. Proverbs 23:23 reads in part: “buy
the truth, and sell it not.”
Your soul is too valuable to treat it like junk. Jesus died on the cross for
you, and that shows that God thinks your soul is valuable. Let us help you realize
the value of your soul, and help you to acquire salvation which is what God
wants, and what Jesus died for.
God is not willing that any perish (2 Peter 3:9). You must believe
that Jesus is the Son of God and died on the cross for your sins. (Acts 8:37).
You must repent of your sins (Luke 13:3), you must confess
Jesus as Lord (Matthew 10:32) and you must be baptized for
the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16). Then you must remain faithful
and continue learning how to serve God (2 Peter 3:18). Let us help
you on your spiritual journey. May God bless you in your study of His word.
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By Carey Scott via the Madisonville Meteor, June 3, 2009
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