
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.
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.
Subjects
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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