Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor
and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. Mk 10:17-30.
Jesus wanted the rich young man to let go of his wealth for the poor, not because he intended him to be poor, deprived and indigent. He wanted him to be free of possessiveness , the worship of false gods, the root of envy, jealousy, wrath and strife. Possessiveness is the cause of all evil and can only be cured by letting go and sharing what we treasure of the wealth of this world with the less privileged. When we empty ourselves of the things of this world we make room in our lives for riches that truly endure. We store up treasures for ourselves in heaven, where thieves can't break in and steal and termites will have no access to devour. The man who is generous with what God has blessed him with will never lack. God will always supply all his needs according to his riches in glory. This is why our Lord said that anyone who leaves everything to follow him will have them back in super-abundance, with the kingdom of God to crown it all.
Jesus I trust in you. Amen.
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