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Discover the importance of evaluating the worth of your soul, drawing parallels from qualified appraisals to determine value based on quality, longevity, supply and demand, and highest bidder. Explore biblical references and real-world examples to reflect on the eternal significance of your soul.
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What Determines Value? A Qualified Appraisal • Only qualified individuals have authority to be appraisers • Bankers, insurance experts • Antiques Road Show • Requires knowledge and expertise • Jesus is qualified Col. 1:16-17, 2:3 • What does He say? • Mark 8:34-37
Longevity • Antiques • Historical monuments • Good quality; longer-lasting • You will spend eternity somewhere Psalm 49:7-9
Quality • Mercedes vs. Yugo • Made in God’s image Genesis 1:26-27 • Spirit John 4:24 • 2 Cor. 4:16-18
Law of Supply and Demand • Rare coins, etc. (limited supply) • Jewish Slaves in A.D.70 (over-supply) • A barrel of oil (growing demand) • There is only one you • Many demands Luke 8:14
Highest Bidder • eBay • Van Gogh paintings • God already paid the price Rom. 5:6-8 • I Peter 1:18-19 • Jesus was willing for the joy that would come after paying the price Heb. 12:2
What Determines Value? • Qualified appraisal (authorized) • Quality • Longevity (antiques) • Law of supply and demand (rarity) • Highest bidder (auction) Consider the value of your soul Treat it accordingly