Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
When a person gets saved there are changes of habits and attitudes. The language may change drastically, habits like smoking and drinking may have to be eliminated. Emotions such as jealousy, anger, greed, and especially pride have to be dealt with biblically. Some of these changes will come easy some hard. Some may even take a lifetime before they are conquered. Change and growth in these areas are often preached and taught on by many a good pastor and bible teacher.
However, there is one change that has to happen to all and that is what is valuable. According to unsaved man, material wealth and comfort are very valuable. To others being popular or influencial is the top of the list. But to the saved person the cost of a God created soul is the most valuable currency on earth.
When one discovers how God values the soul it will make the Christian Life a constant state of growth. The value of the soul will always out weigh the pleasure of sin for a season. The value of the soul will always be the motivation to win a lost person for Christ. The value of the soul will always remind a true servant the imporantance of doing their labor with all their might.
How much is your soul worth? Jesus paid His blood and life for it. How much is your neighbor and co-workers soul worth? Jesus left Heaven for it. Jesus did not die for schedules and paychecks. Nor for IRA's or stock portfolias. But He did come to buy your soul.
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