Thought of the Week for April 27th thru May 3rd...

What would you trade for your soul? This simple question has amazing implications on your life, so, I really want you to contemplate what you are trading for your soul each and every day. What is your greatest desire? Is it money, fame, fortune, respect, power, influence, possessions, etc.? Would getting any of those things be worth your soul?
The devil is cunning and he will place things in your path that look good to you at the time. There doesn't seem to be any negative consequences to your actions and so you do it or take it, never thinking of any wrong doing on your part. In many ways, our willingness to dabble in the things that the devil places before us, is like the way the Native Americans openly traded and accepted the things of the "White Man". The Native Americans accepted blankets containing small pox, alcohol, guns, and many other things, never thinking that these things would lead to times of trouble for their people. They thought they were doing what was best for everyone, but ended up causing more pain that pleasure, more crying than comfort, and more disappointment than deliverance.
Now I'll ask you again, what would you trade for your soul? Many of you are quick to say nothing is worth my soul, but your lives would say otherwise. When you choose to stay home and relax rather than go to church, you trade relaxation for your soul. When you use foul language to fit in a conversation rather than sharing the gospel, you trade foul language and acceptance for your soul. When you frequent certain establishments or watch certain programs or movies, you trade those moments and those surroundings for your soul. You see, whatever you put before God in your life is what you are trading for your soul, and for each person it is different.
So the better question might be, is it worth it? Do you feel like you're getting a "good deal"? Is an eternity of damnation worth a few minutes of "guilty pleasure"? If not, then make some changes today! Many people say that they love God. Many people claim to be a Christian. Unfortunately, many of those same people believe that you can love God and do whatever you want! Is that you? If so, you don't have to stay that way. Will you make the choice to change today?...