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What Good
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
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Third Day's song 'What Good' reflects on the biblical teaching about the value of a soul over worldly possessions. The lyrics contrast a rich young man who trusts in material wealth with a poor soul who has spiritual riches and is bound for glory. The song emphasizes that earthly things will fade, and gaining the whole world cannot compare to losing one's soul. It calls listeners to consider what truly matters in light of eternity, echoing Jesus' words about the cost of discipleship and the importance of heavenly treasures over earthly ones.
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Rich young man, you think you can
Make it through the world on the things you've got
I'll tell you, I know it's true
You can't get to heaven on things you've bought
They're going to leave you
They're going to fade away
What good is it a man
to gain the whole world
And forfeit his soul
What good is it a man
To gain the whole world
And forfeit his soul
Poor old soul, he got more
Than the kings of a thousand countries
What he owns ain't silver or gold
This boy is bound for glory
He's going to leave us
He's going to fly away