The Worth of the Soul

audiobook

The Worth of the Soul

by Religious Tract Society (Great Britain)

EN·~15 minutes

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Description

In this compact, reverent meditation, the author invites listeners to weigh the priceless worth of the human soul against the fleeting allure of wealth, power, and pleasure. Drawing from a rich tapestry of Scripture, the work asks whether any earthly gain can truly compensate for a lost eternity.

The pamphlet systematically surveys the sins and shortcuts that have doomed countless figures—ignorance, pride, fleshly desire, love of the world, fear of man, and the lure of easy comforts. By recalling the falls of Adam, Cain, Achan, Judas and even Roman governors, it illustrates how each seemingly small compromise can jeopardize eternal happiness. The language is direct, almost conversational, yet steeped in biblical authority, making the warnings feel both urgent and familiar.

Listeners will find a steady rhythm of cautionary counsel and hopeful invitation, urging a turn toward knowledge, repentance, and faithful obedience. Ideal for moments of quiet reflection, the piece offers a timeless reminder that the soul’s health outweighs any temporal success.

Details

Full title

The Worth of the Soul No. 179

Language

en

Duration

~15 minutes (14K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2020-05-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

RT

Religious Tract Society (Great Britain)

Founded in London in 1799, this influential evangelical publisher helped shape 19th-century popular reading through affordable religious books, magazines, and children’s literature.

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