"And it is our bounden duty to do this: We ought to gain all we can gain, without buying gold too dear, without paying more for it than it is worth. But this it is certain we ought not to do: we ought not to gain money at the expense of life, nor (which is in effect the same thing) at the expense of our health."
Paul tells us to consider ourselves "a living sacrifice." Jesus calls us to "take up your cross daily" and follow him. Are these words intended to lead us to a short life expended for others, or are we allowed to care for ourselves as well?
