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Meaning

Losing the soul refers to giving up current soul enjoyments for the sake of the Lord, the church, and the saints

Effects

1. 1. Promotes the building up of the church
2. 2. Those who are with you will be enlightened, nourished, and filled.

3. Brings about personal and collective transformation

4. Leads to revival

5. Gains the Lord's reward

6. The Lord will have the opportunity in our spirit to expand from our spirit into every channel of our soul, causing our soul to be transformed. Ultimately, our entire being will be conformed to His image

Explanation

1. Not just denying self or bearing the cross, but a thorough putting aside of self

2. A fundamental factor in being built together

3. Can avoid stumbling and reduce the need for forgiveness

4. Brings significant transformation as a reward

Application

1. Learning to lose soul enjoyments in church life

2. Sacrificing self for family members in family life

3. Putting aside self-interest for others in daily life

Examples

1. A husband conceding to his wife, losing soul enjoyment

2. Putting aside personal preferences for others' benefit in the church

3. During revival, some enjoy due to losing their soul, while others weep due to unwillingness to lose their soul

Related Scriptures

Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

2 Corinthians 3:18 "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."

Romans 8:29 "For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters."

Matthew 25:21 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'"

2 Timothy 2:12 "if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;"

Revelation 3:21 "To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne."