Local Conference Advance
November 22, 2014
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Video Presenter: Ramiro Cano
PRESENTER: Ramiro Cano
“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Matthew 16:26, NKJV).
There is a danger of putting financial success before seeking God.
Several years ago, a farmer increased his farm holdings from 300 acres to 9,000 acres. Everyone was happy for him and was glad to see him prosper. He had a lovely family—two boys and a girl, and one of the sweetest wives in the world. He was a leader in the church, and the family was very faithful to God. Needless to say, he became very wealthy, and life was good.
As the responsibilities of the farm increased, the involvement with church decreased. Over time the entire family became so involved with the farm and the wealth that came with it, they became unfaithful and the church became a low priority. The father died and the children fought over the land, lost it, and spent all of their inheritance. As years passed, they lost touch with one another and went through many difficulties and personal problems alone. Their mother died in poverty and loneliness.
Really, what good does it do to gain the whole world and yet lose your soul and those of your loved ones?
May you be blessed as you help support our local conference today.
There is a danger of putting financial success before seeking God.
Several years ago, a farmer increased his farm holdings from 300 acres to 9,000 acres. Everyone was happy for him and was glad to see him prosper. He had a lovely family—two boys and a girl, and one of the sweetest wives in the world. He was a leader in the church, and the family was very faithful to God. Needless to say, he became very wealthy, and life was good.
As the responsibilities of the farm increased, the involvement with church decreased. Over time the entire family became so involved with the farm and the wealth that came with it, they became unfaithful and the church became a low priority. The father died and the children fought over the land, lost it, and spent all of their inheritance. As years passed, they lost touch with one another and went through many difficulties and personal problems alone. Their mother died in poverty and loneliness.
Really, what good does it do to gain the whole world and yet lose your soul and those of your loved ones?
May you be blessed as you help support our local conference today.