161. Soul, The Value of a
161. Soul, The Value of a
161 THE VALUE OF A SOUL
INTRODUCTlON Man a triune being-body, soul, spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:23 .) Soul or spirit has endless existence. Why spend all time on body?
(Genesis 3:19; Ecclesiastes 12:7) I. SAVlOR ASKED THESE QUESTIONS 1900 YEARS AGO-NEVER BEEN ANSWERED 1. "For what shall a man be profited , if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or wh at shall a man give in exchange for his life?’" (Matthew 16:26.) II. THIS SHOWS THE ESTIMATE CHRIST PUT UPON THE SOUL---HE KNEW...
1. It is worth more than whole world , yet some sell it for WEALTH ; some for education , some for comforts of home; some for pleasure. (James 5:1-6; Luke 12:16-21.) 2. "What will you give in exchange for it ?" Some say you must give up wealth, family, pleasures.
III. ITS lMMORTALlTY SHOWS ITS GREATNESS 1. Never die; continue FOREVER.
2. Can’t we afford to lab or for our sou ls and others? Why not ?
IV. THE VALUE OF SOUL IS SEEN IN THE COST OF ITS SALVATION 1. Wondrous price.
2. Soul’s redemption reveals its destiny .
3. Cost of preparing a home for the soul shows the value of it. (John 14:1-3.) 4. A lost soul the greatest wreck; saved soul greates t accomplishment.