So what if you gain the world?

Watched the movie "The Prestige" on the plane while flying back, and I must say, it left a deep impression on me.

For those who have not seen the movie, it was set in the late 19th century, and it traced the lives of 2 rival magicians/illusionists (played by Christian "Batman" Bale and Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman).

It told the story of how they allowed the thirst for success and revenge to bring misfortune into their lives. To achieve their goals, they resorted to unethical and murderous schemes, and in the process, sacrificed more and more of what is truly important - their happiness, families & even their lives.

In many ways, it was a sad movie to watch....seeing the men destroying themselves and the people around them to feed their obsession to outdo and destroy each other. The heavy price that they paid ...surely it was not worth it!

These verses kept flying back into my mind:

"What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, but forfeit his soul?" (Mark 8:36)

It sets me thinking about my own life. In the pursuit of success, material comfort and esteem, may I NEVER lose sight of what is truly important in life. May I never opt to satisfy my desires at the expense of my relationship with God or the well-being of loved ones. May I never wake up one day, bitterly regretting the choices that I have made, paying too high a price for "success" that is both temporal and hollow.

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