We often hear of neglected children. There are times when we see individuals who neglect their personal appearance. There are those who neglect taking care of their house, their yard, or their car. Sometimes children young people neglect to do their homework or their chores. Some adults are guilty of neglecting to pay their bills or their taxes.
Many people neglect their health.
All of these things result in varying degrees of consequences. By far the most common and the most tragic neglect in our day is the neglect of the soul. Sad to say, sinners and saints alike are guilty of neglecting the most precious of all possessions. Concerning this neglect, the Apostle Paul asks a very penetrating question. In the greater context of this statement, we see that the Apostle links this question with the careless and wilful neglect of God's word.