2007-11-09 05:07:25 · 17 answers · asked by Jacob Dahlen 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He who dies with the most toys, STILL DIES. You won't be needing those toys where your going.
2007-11-09 05:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by oldschoolelf 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the question is rather obvious.
If you gain the world and lose your soul then you have profited whatever the return is that you've received on your investment.
SH*T, I just realized that people are probably not going to comprehend my post.
OH WELL. GET OVER IT.
2007-11-09 08:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by SINDY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will gain an extraordinarily brief reign, and then an eternity is utter darkness, loneliness and despair. In perspective, it is no deal.
Jesus faced this temptation (Matt 4:8-10):
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me."
Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'"
Jesus, the most brilliant man history has ever known, could have been Caesar and rule a vast empire. He could have led armies and conquered the world like Alexander, or later Muhammad. Many a lesser man, from Napoleon to Hitler, Mao, and Stalin has achieved similar dominion.
Instead, Jesus chose a penniless, itinerant ministry to the poor in a remote, impoverished colony. As a result, he has had far more influence in this world that any other human, and he reigns forever in the world to come.
Cheers,
Bruce
2007-11-09 07:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All I could think of that the world could ever give me was hair plugs for my receding hairline. But I would forego that, and other things the world has to offer, for a seat on God's royal court.
2007-11-09 07:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by Alpha Mucho Macho 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your soul is important. People can get so caught up in this materialistic overindulging society, that they can disconnect from their soul, to quite a degree. People can really dull their spiritual senses and intuitions, and lose the ability to be inspired by God. They won't lose their soul completely, and I believe they in this life, or a future life, will have to pay the price for geting so disconnected. I believe in reincarnation.
2007-11-09 05:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by astrogoodwin 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There is no profit in losing one's soul.
2007-11-09 05:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by Tim N 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The world.
2007-11-09 05:09:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
The whole world.
It might not be a net profit.
2007-11-09 05:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One day Mr. Gates may be asked that same question.
2007-11-09 05:22:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The meek shall inherit the earth. Hell will be waiting for him.
2007-11-09 05:23:43 · answer #10 · answered by Nikki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely nothing.
2007-11-09 05:21:33 · answer #11 · answered by Hope 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋