JST Matthew 16:29 -- On Soul Bartering

"Therefore, forsake the world, and save your souls; 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?"
JST Matthew 16:29

This is an interesting juxtaposition with the fabled idea of "selling your soul" to get something, and a good reminder that nothing is worth that loss... not even the whole world. :)

Today, as we think about our ambitions or aspirations, let's remember that, and put our desires and passions into that context, making sure that we guard our souls from being taken over by any bodily appetite or lust of the eyes, or even worse, bartering them away for things that won't last and won't matter in the end.  Let's let go of the world and cleave unto God.  As we do, he will teach us his ways, and help us to keep our souls safe, even from ourselves.