Subject: Sell what you have-give alms |
Bible Note: Hello Kcabm14, God bless you too! Unfortunately your argument doesn't work because there is a built-in qualification that gives everyone an out with this particular message. IF thy hand, IF thy eye, IF the foot... There isn't anyone with a brain who will admit his eye, his foot or his hand was responsible for an offense. With regards to the passages I quoted, there is no built-in "wiggle out" word. Jesus is clear, "He who does not love Me does not keep My words;..." John 14:24. Jesus said do not be afraid, sell your possessions and give to the poor, store your treasure in heaven that your heart be there as well, Luke 12:32-33. "And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:27 "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:33 Kcabm14, I know these are difficult passages but we can't just pretend they don't exist can we? flyman |