Paradox

“One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.”

“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.”

“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.”

“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.”

“Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.”

“Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”

“Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.”

“Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;”