Consider Your Soul

Reverend Hardman preaches from Luke 12:16-20, the parable of the rich fool, to urge listeners to consider the state of their souls above worldly distractions. He interprets the rich man's selfish pronouns—'I,' 'my,' 'mine'—as signs of a life consumed by material gain, neglecting eternal priorities. The preacher warns that busyness, whether from jobs, hobbies, or family, often leads to neglecting personal devotion, prayer, and church attendance, which starves the soul. He stresses that the soul is eternal and will either experience heaven or hell. Drawing from Mark 8:36, he asks what profit it is to gain the whole world and lose one's soul. He illustrates the reality of a sentient afterlife by referencing the rich man and Lazarus, who retained memory, sight, and feeling in torment. Reverend Hardman challenges listeners to repent of sin, be baptized in Jesus' name, and receive the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the biblical plan of salvation from Acts 2:38. He addresses common excuses, such as waiting for God to change them without action or thinking they have a private arrangement with God apart from His word. He urges immediate decision, noting that tomorrow is not promised and that divine calling is present right now. The sermon aims to shake complacency and lead souls to a transformative encounter with God.