{"id":131,"date":"2026-01-29T15:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakesidecofc.com\/?p=131"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:15:27","slug":"soul-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakesidecofc.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/soul-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Soul for Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Several years ago, an atheist tried to sell his soul at the online auction site eBay. Bidding advanced to $400 before eBay officials caught on and deleted the item. The seller said he didn\u2019t mean for anyone to take it seriously \u2013 he was just bored. He wished the high bidder luck in collecting.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 While obviously a prank, this incident highlights some serious matters. First, we ought to be concerned about the wellbeing of our souls above all else. A typical atheist doesn\u2019t even believe he has a soul. He thinks \u201cmatter in motion\u201d is all there is. How sad! God is Spirit, and we are made in His image. The spiritual part of us (our soul) will exist eternally.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Second, while some joke about it, you really can sell your soul to the devil by sinning. \u201cDo you now know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one\u2019s slaves whom you obey?\u201d (Romans 6:16). Fortunately, Jesus paid the price to redeem (buy back) our souls, thus delivering us from the bondage of sin.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Third, your soul is worth far more than $400! Jesus asked, \u201cWhat will a man give in exchange for his soul?\u201d (Matthew 16:26). Your soul is worth more than all the world\u2019s riches. Yet we spend decades accumulating the world\u2019s wealth while doing little or nothing to benefit our souls. Go figure . . .<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fourth, it is pitiful that so many people are bored \u2013 especially when there is so much good to be done. We are addicted to television and video games, but bored with anything that requires us to actually think or work! Learning the truth is a fine alternative to boredom. We can buy a Bible anywhere for almost nothing, yet the population is abysmally ignorant of the Bible. Selfless service also alleviates boredom. We have time and resources, yet we are bored!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What will you do with your soul? You can give it to Jesus or sell it to Satan. Neither will have any trouble collecting. It\u2019s up to you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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