"For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall
a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matt. 16:26)
In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large
dome and in the center of that dome is where the body of Charlemagne is placed. It is not unusual
that his body is buried in a prominent place. However, the manner of his burial is. He's seated on a
marble chair and wrapped in his emperor's robes. In his lap is a copy of the New Testament, and
his finger is pointing to the following verse: "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole
world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matt. 16:26)
Truly, one's soul is more valuable than all the world.