Matthew 16:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's the thing — if you're always trying to protect and save yourself, you'll end up losing what really matters. But if you're willing to give up your life for me, you'll actually find the life you were meant to live.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes you have to let go of the life you're clinging to in order to find the life you're actually meant for.

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