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NASB | Mark 10:30 but that he will receive a hundred times as much now in the present age, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms, along with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 10:30 who will not receive a hundred times as much now in the present age--houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms--along with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life. |
Bible Question:
I am surprised that you would not even consider the idea of sharing. What I mean is that you do not seem to think that the idea that Jesus was referring to our sharing what we have is even worth considering. Where do you think the early disciples got the idea that they should share? |
Bible Answer: Don’t be surprised, I’m not a bleeding heart or a little mister goody two shoes. I am a realistic right winged conservative and not politically correct. I think Jesus Christ is the only way to get to heaven and if anyone doesn’t believe in Him and trust in what He did for them they will go to hell no if ands or buts! John 14:6 I would, however, certainly consider sharing Christ with all! Even if I gave every cent I have to the poor and they didn’t understand the message of Christ and what he has done for them, it won’t help them one bit, they would end up just like the fellow that had many possessions, his eyes were on the wrong thing. There is such a thing as giving too much to the wrong people! Some people have to learn to stand on their own two feet. End of soap box! All Scripture has a primary interoperation and most have a practical application, take your pick! I thought that you wanted me to keep it in context! The issue isn’t sharing but faith in Christ and the things that hinder faith in Christ! It would be no big deal for God to give every believer millions of dollars, if we had the capacity for it. But most would only end up worse off in this life then they were before they got the wealth. Many would say, “so long God I will see you in eternity!” Mark 10:17-27 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24And 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! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? 27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. I try to spend my time winning the opportunity to share the message about Jesus Christ and what he has done for those that are willing to put their faith in him! If you want to share something else please feel free to do so you have my blessings! Many of the organizations that started out helping others did so for the shear purpose of share the message of the gospel of Christ; now they have turned into nothing more then a service organization, with very little of the gospel message going out! Notice I didn’t say all! Have a nice day, CDBJ |