Subject: Leave possesions to realize GOD |
Bible Note: Hi keliy The story you cite as a parable in Luke 18:18-30 is not a parable, it was a conversation that took place between Jesus and a certain ruler. It really happened as stated. So in actuality, when His disciples asked Him, who can even be saved? And Jesus said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." He was really saying, that if all men, would only follow Him, as he was saying for them to do, God would make it possible for them to do so. Because man in his own power can do nothing. The rich ruler with all his wealth, and self-righteousness in his keeping of the law, the one thing he lacked more than anything else was "FAITH". If you would take the time to read the three chapters, Matt.19, Mark 10, Luke 18 You will see Jesus is teaching on having FAITH above everything else. His teaching on faith is then followed by the rich young ruler discussion. Mark 10:14 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It isn't just the fact he had great riches, it was that he had more faith in the riches he had, than he did in God. The whole thing is more than salvation, and living a Christian life. Vintage68 |