Bible Dictionary
FORFEIT
To forfeit means to lose something because of transgression or failure to observe a rule. Jesus warns that a person may forfeit his life or self by gaining the world while losing his soul.
Biblical Usage
Jesus warns that a person may forfeit his life or self while gaining the world. Scripture also uses related language for property devoted, consecrated, seized, or lost because of legal or religious violation. The idea is loss resulting from a decisive wrong choice or transgression.