What is the limit on sacrifice?

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. - Hebrews 13:16 (ESV)

How much are we to sacrifice in light of achieving life’s goals?

This question of selflessness is within the multiple storylines from Miles Morales’ coming-of-age journey in Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse. It has been asked by men and women throughout history. There is much to celebrate in their achievements, but who and what gets left in the aftermath?

The cost involved will have positive and negative implications for all involved.

Missionaries, pastors, business leaders, and politicians must consider these questions. Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse begs this question: What would you be willing to sacrifice to reach the goals of your life? Regardless of how admirable the intentions may be, the relational impact must be considered.

If you are wondering what the Bible has to say about this query, look no further than to the person of Jesus.

Open one of his biographies today to discover what example of sacrifice we must all contemplate.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.- John 3:16-17 (ESV)

This conversation starter came from the full review of the film Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse @ Reel Dialogue.

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