Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."22When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.… (Matthew 19:21,22)
Thoughts: There was a young man- some describe him as a young ruler or politician who tried to keep the Law. He was pretty good at it- trying to do what was right. But his possessions had possessed him and had become a demi-god to him. He loved his comfort as much as he loved God. Jesus knew this and challenged him. The ironic thing is that the more you have, the more things you must take care of, and the easier it is for your comforts to own you. God gives us gifts to hold onto gingerly. This passage also encourages us to give to the poor. For it is when we care for the poor that we are actually investing in a heavenly savings account.
Prayer: Lord, give me grace to let go of things and hold onto you.
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