"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" -Mark 8:36.
"But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation." -Luke 6:24.
Steve Jobs certainly would be representative of a man who had "gained the world." It is now about 3 weeks since his death, and Google News has not ceased to have daily articles about him. I cannot even begin to count the worldwide deaths that have occurred in that time due to violence, famine, and more violence. Well has the Bible said, "...the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard." -Eccl. 9:16.
It is unconscionable that any true follower of Christ should admire Steve Jobs. He was ever a child of Satan, and is now serving his time alongside of other rich men like the one in Luke 16:19-25. How do I know this? By the spiritual fruit of his life. His life reflected a love of earthly things (John 12:25, I John 2:15), without any notable hint of remorse. I also understand that Mr. Jobs was a professed Buddhist, and as such he did not believe in the atoning work of Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God the Father.
There have many multitudes of evil men, doing the devil's work. Every person is born as a child of the devil, in need of the atonement which only Christ can bring. That being acknowledged, Steve Jobs' life & career have greatly assisted our arch foe to fill the caverns of Hell. The technology he helped bring to human hands are not the helpful tools that they are touted to be. Rather, they distract mankind from seeking God in prayer, and from thought, or reflection.
What's that? You really enjoy the constant contact with friends, loved ones, games, music, and whatever else the internet can offer? Christians are to redeem time (Eph. 5:16, Col. 4:5), not squander it! Nothing, but nothing, could be nearly as important as the condition of your soul, and the souls of the unsaved around you. Where are your Christian priorities, which you profess? We value the eternal, not the temporal (II Cor. 4:18). "The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath." -Prov. 15:24.
Jesus says that those who would come after Him must deny themselves, then taking up their cross- daily! Then they will be ready to follow Him. Today's professing church has been taught that they need do none of these uncomfortable practices; they have been deceived, and face eternal damnation if humble repentance is not forthcoming.
Steve Jobs may have had good qualities, but overtly sinful priorities. Do not admire him, but lament a wasted life which had potential in Christ. He may have meant to bring mankind good, but instead only furthered his destruction.
"There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." -Prov. 14:12.
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