Currently the cost of gasoline is exceeding three dollars per gallon. It is a constant subject in conversations. The ever-increasing cost of gasoline is a justified concern. For some people it is definite hardship. But it amazes me how some things will concern us, while other things which are more important fail to elicit from us even the same level of concern. What about the tragedy of lost souls? Of course, we realize that lost souls should be a greater concern to us than the cost of gasoline. As Jesus taught of the clear value of a person’s soul, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:36 & 37). A person’s soul is their most precious and priceless possession. The greatest loss a person can suffer is to lose their soul.
Most of us are not in a position to do anything about the increasing gasoline prices. But there are things we can do to help lost souls have the opportunity to learn and obey the gospel. For example, we can take advantage of opportunities to answer Bible questions. We can invite people to attend the services of the church. We can actively show concern in the lives of other people. One action on our part has the potential of being the first step of someone learning and obeying the gospel. But before that first action is taken, we must have a true and sincere love for the souls of people.
I have no idea how high gasoline prices will go. But our great need is to keep things in perspective. I know that as use the opportunities available to us, lost souls will have the opportunity to learn and obey the Truth. Inspiration records these haunting words, “Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men” (II Corinthians 5:11).
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