It is not losing all but coming short that we are to fear. We may not lose our souls, but we may lose something more precious than life-God's full approval, His highest choice and our incorruptible and star-gemmed crown. It is the one degree more that makes all the difference between hot water-powerless in the boiler and steam. I want, in this short life of mine, As much as can be pressed Of service true for God and man; Help me to be my best. I want, among the victory throng, To have my name confessed; And hear my Master say at last, Well done, you did your best. Give me, 0 Lord, Thy highest choice; Let others take the rest; Their good things have no charm for me, For I have got Thy best.

Scripture
Looking diligently lest any man fail—Hebrews 12:15