“How much will you lose if you follow Jesus?” That’s the Devil’s favorite question because he’s used it more successfully than any other to lead billions to hell.
There’s no question that there’s loss involved in following Jesus. The Bible teaches that clearly and repeatedly. However, it also teaches that there are compensating gains. So, as well as counting the cost, we must also count the profit. Yes, there are expenses, but there’s also income.
Proverbs 3:1-10 helps us answer God’s question, “How much will you gain if you follow Wisdom?” The previous chapter tallied up moral gains, whereas this section audits the material gains.
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