*DAILY DEW 23/JULY/2025* *Souls Over Possessions* _Key Bible Text:_ *"And they that saw [it] told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and [also] concerning the swine. And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts."* (Mark 5: 16-17) _Bible Insight_ In Mark 5:16-17, the people who witnessed the miracle of the demon-possessed man being freed told others about what happened, including the destruction of the pigs. However, instead of being grateful for the man's healing, the crowd asked Jesus to leave their area. This reaction highlights the value they placed on material possessions (the pigs) over the value of a human soul. In this passage, Jesus' actions demonstrate that He values the soul of one individual over the loss of material possessions, in this case, the pigs. By freeing the demon-possessed man, Jesus showed that the worth of a human being redeemed is greater than the value of earthly possessions. The crowd's request for Jesus to leave reveals their priorities. They were more concerned about their economic loss (the pigs) than the spiritual gain of one of their own being set free from demonic possession. This incident serves as a lesson in prioritizing eternal values over temporal ones. In conclusion, the passage highlights Jesus' valuation of human souls over material possessions. While the crowd prioritized their economic interests, Jesus demonstrated that the salvation of one individual is of greater worth. This lesson encourages believers to reevaluate their priorities, focusing on eternal values rather than temporal ones. _MEDITATION_ *"God can allow material possessions to be destroyed, but he cares more about the salvation of a soul."* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_July,2025* ❤ *Facebook Link:* https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZXrcgLmwm/ Please follow *David Joshua Egbochuo* on Facebook for more positive impact contents. God bless you. Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...