What Good is it for Someone to Gain the Whole World, Yet Forfeit their Soul?
About this episode
Rev Charlie Lacey discusses the importance of self-denial and the call to follow Jesus as outlined in Mark 8: 34-38.
By Rev Charlie Lacey | Mark 8: 34-38 Mark 8: 34-38 (NIV) Jesus' invitation to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow him is daunting and demanding, but it's also the most wonderful invitation we will ever receive. We must be prepared to give everything in order to gain everything.
People in this episode
Host: Rev Charlie Lacey
Topics covered
- self-denial
- spiritual invitation
- Christian teachings
- sacrifice
- faith
Keywords
- gain the whole world
- forfeit soul
- self-denial
- cross
- Christianity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mark 8: 34-38
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