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  MARK 8:37
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: God values your soul so highly that He sent His Son to redeem
it from sin, and He invites you to choose between Christ and Satan.

Topics: "Value of the Soul", "Choices in Life"
Scripture References: Matthew 10:28, Mark 8:37, Luke 16:19, John 3:16

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the immense value of the soul, contrasting what
various individuals have sacrificed for temporary gains with the eternal
worth of one's soul. He warns against the trivial offers of Satan that
lead to spiritual loss and highlights that true mastery of the soul lies
in choosing Christ over worldly temptations. Smith reassures that God
values our souls so highly that He sent His Son for our redemption,
inviting us to embrace this gift rather than being forced. The sermon
calls for reflection on what we are willing to give up and encourages a
choice for eternal life through Christ.

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CONTENT
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I. WHAT SOME MEN HAVE GIVEN.

A. Alexander the great gave his soul for power, world.

B. Annanias and Sapphira gave theirs for a few dollars.

C. Demas gave his for worldly pleasures.

D. Early church Christian for a few moments relief from pain.

II. WHAT HAS SATAN OFFERED YOU?

A. Some for silly pride and no more.

B. Before you sell to cheaply realize value.

1. Soul lives on after body dies.

a. Sorry rich man and Lazarus.

b. Fear not him who is able to kill the body but

not the soul Matt. 10:28.

2. God places value of your soul greater than value of the

world.

C. You are not masters of your soul.

1. It is either Christ or Satan.

2. If it is Satan, you must suffer consequences.

3. If it is Christ, you will reap the rewards.

III. HERE IS WHAT GOD OFFERS FOR YOUR SOUL.

A. John 3:16.

1. He places value so high that he sent His Son to redeem

it from sin.

2. God not tyrant.

a. Will not force.

b. Only invites.

B. Born on wrong side of fence, Christ provided gate. Lived on

wrong side of gulf, Christ made the bridge.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/mark-837/
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