Jesus is telling them that the things of earth are not worth losing ones` soul over. <p>Note that He is talking about our mind, will and emotions (soul). <br>He is talking about sacrificing our eternal being for a brief time on earth. <p> AbundantLife is only experienced through denying the OldMan and living as the NewSpirit being that you are InChrist.<p>EternalLife is in relationship with Christ through the NewSpirit being. <br> EternalLife is a gift.