Thoughts on the Bible

Mark‬ ‭8‬:‭36‬ ‭- Price of Profit

“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭8‬:‭36‬

Notice that “profit” or self interest is mentioned on virtually every page of Scripture. The ultimate end is glorifying God, but our profit and self interest is tied to that. “Altruism” is nowhere to be found. Altruism is a satanic idea with its roots in hell. God always tells us the benefit to us for serving Him. We may not see our benefits until the other side of the grave, but self interest is always present.

Best Regards,
Robert "RJ" Regan

1 Peter 5:7 - Anxiety

“casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7

RJ’s Thoughts:

It seems to me anxiety is the result of being aware. Awareness of everything and social media makes it easier than ever to be aware of things in the world like never before. Awareness is good. But, what and Who we focus on is the key to inner peace. The apostle Paul makes this clear in Philippians 4 when he writes: "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."

Philippians 4:8-9 Be aware of it all, but glance at the bad and dwell on the good.

Best Regards,
Robert "RJ" Regan

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