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Jul 12, 2019 · Jesus certainly called on the rich young ruler to give away everything. Jesus said to the rich young man, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me” (Luke 18:22). As Noah observed, Jesus commended the widow:
Nov 27, 2023 · It’s not that Jesus thought money was more important than prayer or faith or heaven. Quite the opposite: Jesus knew that for most of us, money would be the main competitor to true surrender to him. You and I can say whatever we want with our lips.
Mar 24, 2021 · Jesus wanted to demonstrate that money and possessions, like earthly power and influence, can become distractions and even obstacles that prevent us from truly knowing God or allowing Him to...
Feb 17, 2022 · Jesus does not tell him to sell one valuable piece of property and give that money away. Jesus and his disciples live a life of voluntary poverty. The twelve have left everything to follow Jesus.
- Don Strand
- Our heavenly Father is pleased to give us what we truly need. First, God knows what we need even before we ask, and as a perfect Father, he is pleased to give us what we truly need.
- Unbelievers can’t trust in a God they don’t believe in to provide for them. Second, Jesus says the unbelievers (“Gentiles”) do not understand this principle.
- We are to seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness. Third, we are to seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness, and when we do all we need will be added to us.
Mar 19, 2021 · Jesus’ response to the young man is actually threefold: “keep the commandments . . . sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor . . . follow me” (19:17, 21). Rather than a specific task that guarantees salvation, Jesus gives us the road map to heaven.
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Aug 11, 2022 · First, Jesus declares that our attitude toward money is indicative of the focus of our hearts: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). It is helpful to look at our various financial accounts and observe how we spend our money.
