---
title: 'Does Religion Pay in This Life?'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Charles Henry Parkhurst'
date: 1900-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Personal Piety'
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
- 'Sermons'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 19'
- 'Philippians 1'
- 'Matthew 10'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/parkhurst-1900-does-religion-pay-in-this-life
---

# Does Religion Pay in This Life?

Parkhurst argues true Christianity—complete surrender to Christ—yields inward peace, joy, and practical gains in this life despite sacrifices, reshaping motives and character.

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