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Search results for query: "Mark 8:36"

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  1. Spirit of Light

    Is it possible?

    To seek a life without any hate toward others or self means to me a life of selfless love to every being in this world, human or not. Why do i seek this? because in my understanding this way it would be impossible to have any enemies (i do not have any enemies now either) and no matter what...
  2. J

    Is it possible?

    That s a noble goal . what would be the purpose for the pursuit of that Goal ? I believe there is a more important pursuit which I believe is the only motivation that leads to being able to have that love for your brother / neighbour . Without a cause. Ultimately in this life I know I will...
  3. blü 2

    The Good, the Bad and God

    No, I see nothing of the kind. What exactly was the offense of the Ammonites? Unrepentant as to what, exactly? And as for justice and punishment, what warnings, credible in their terms, had God given them? Why was the punishment pre-ordained massacre? Why wasn't each of them entitled to a...
  4. Oeste

    The Good, the Bad and God

    God is right of course and the reason is rather simple and straight forward. God judges. He is the Supreme Judge. He is also the God of Vengeance, Grace, Mercy and a number of other things...all of which come into display here. I don't have much time to spend but my answer may help point you in...
  5. 74x12

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    It's Jesus way of showing people that there is nothing more valuable than their soul. If you deny Jesus to save your life then you will be lost. That's the truth so people should be willing to die for their faith. Because if you save yourself and lose your soul you've gained nothing but temporal...
  6. atanu

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    I understand that it is the soul that is the goose that lays the golden eggs. It is not good to kill the goose on account of greed for golden eggs. ... ...
  7. W

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    One thing is to show where the real treasure is. Jesus also said whoever is his disciple must deny himself, take up his cross daily and come follow him. This would be more of the same. You give up the temporary for a better and eternal treasure.
  8. blü 2

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    The Greek word translated 'soul' is ψυχή / psukhē / psyche. It has a wide range of meanings: breath; spirit; life; living being; person; soul; heart; desire; appetite; courage; ghost. (Etymologically in English it's also associated with 'mind' in words like 'psychiatry' ─ though in old Greek...
  9. Jedster

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    One possibility is that he did travel to India, as some believe, and became 'enlightened', then on his return to Israel, he decided parables and metaphors a better way to approach these people living in a totally different state of awareness to Dharmics.
  10. tгєรкเค

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    Our soul by definition, is our very own self, our identity, our mind and our own physical body. Satan is said to have left his physical heavenly soul(body/dwelling place) in heaven and His spirit was cast out and now resides in all mankind through the subjection of the men under his spiritual...
  11. halbhh

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    It's such a wonderful quote, adage, wisdom. What use or good would it be to become rich and totally lose your best self? What good would success be if it came by betraying your most treasured inner values? Far better to have only a modest life (if that's the outcome) but to keep your best...
  12. Samantha Rinne

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    Here's two very different examples: 1. Suppose you are a webcomic author (I'm using this one, because I actually KNOW a webcomic author who did this), and you're struggling to be extra-woke and liberal so that you can appeal to all your fans. You know, because image and reputation is all...
  13. Brickjectivity

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    Jesus is like a "Doctor Who." I can't claim that The Doctor is patterned after him, but there are strong resemblances between The Doctor and Mark's treatment of Jesus. Mark begins with Jesus getting baptized by his own disciple, John, and suddenly Jesus is declared by heaven to be The Son or...
  14. metis

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    IMO, anti-materialism. Now, maybe some should tell Trump and his followers this.
  15. moorea944

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    Great question! It's actually talking about death. If a man has everything he wants in life, what good is that if he dies. He cant take it with him in death. Says that in the Psalms too. "Soul" in these verses are "life". Soul can be written a few different ways. But remember that...
  16. sealchan

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    This is one of the greatest teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and maybe the gospels in general...its not about what's going on outside but what is going on inside. You are your own best judge and jury if you follow the Beatitudes. Only you and God know what is in your heart. Deal with that...
  17. shmogie

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    Based upon the entire context of the New Testament. He meant that without being right with God, by and through Him, no matter the advantages of this world, one has destroyed their opportunity for eternal life.
  18. Vinayaka

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    That quote was on a private grain elevator near where I live. Now demolished, I don't know how long it stood there.
  19. 9-10ths_Penguin

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    I think the context of the passage makes this clear. Jesus has just explained to the Apostles how he's going to be arrested, tried, whipped, crucified, and killed. Peter's immediate reaction is to start coming up with a plan to stop this from happening. Jesus rebukes Peter for this - actually...
  20. L

    For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

    I've never seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul.
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