Mark Altrogge, from The Blazing Center (sic), has written a post comparing two men who both died at the age of 28. Heath Ledger (1979-2008) and Jim Elliot (1927-1956).
Here’s an extract:
Both Heath Ledger and Jim Elliot were 28 when they died. It would seem that Heath Ledger had gained the world. I know nothing about his spiritual life. If he did not know Jesus Christ, I hope he cried out to him for salvation in his final moments.
From a worldly viewpoint, Jim Elliot’s life would be a tragic loss. He certainly didn’t gain the world. And he lost his life trying to reach an obscure tribe of violent Indians.
Jim Elliot’s journal entry for October 28, 1949, contains his now famous quotation, expressing his belief that serving Jesus was more important than his life:
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”
Read the full post.