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Do we have to lose something to gain something?
“In order to gain something, you have to lose something… If you’ve gained something, it means that someone, somewhere has lost something. Even happiness is built on someone else’s misfortune.”
What does gains mean in slang?
The dictionary definition of gains is ‘an increase in wealth or resources’. The gym definition is slightly different. It means ‘ an increase in stamina, strength and plain weight training awesomeness’. See how different that is? If you’re a girl that loves getting her some gains, you’ll know what I’m on about.
Do you have to first lose everything to gain anything?
But intriguingly, the poet Jane Hirshfield trots out a similar phrase — “In order to gain anything, you must first lose everything” in a preview to the recent PBS special, The Buddha. And sure enough, @anniebissett Tweets, the night of the PBS special, “In order to gain anything you must lose everything.
Is it true that we can do anything after we’ve lost everything?
It’s a strange case. The closest I’ve found has been “It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.,” attributed to Brad Pitt in the film Fight Club.
What does the Bible say about loss and gain?
Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, Matthew 19:21
How do you Lose Your Life in Christ?
A Simple Equation Jesus says, “If you want to find your life, then lose it. But if you want to lose your life, then try to save it.” If we put this down as a simple equation, we get this: Seek to SAVE your life = LOSE it. LOSE your life in Christ = SAVE (i.e., find) it. This is the opposite of how human nature thinks.