1213 wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 11:55 am
POI wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 12:44 pm
1. This circles us right back to what I stated prior. I trust we would agree there is a huge difference between owning things, and being wealthy? Seems Jesus wants you to give up as many possessions as possible, to assure you do not take your focus off of Him. Case/point; Luke 14:33 "
those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.". Seems pretty clear as to what Jesus wants. He wants you to give up any/all possessions which would possibly act as a distractor.
Why do you continue to ignore Mark 10:29-30?
"Jesus said, “Most assuredly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for my sake, and for the gospel’s sake, but
he will receive one hundred times more now in this time, houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and land, with persecutions; and in the age to come eternal life."
Mark 10:29-30
I'm not ignoring anything, quite frankly. The quandary, which
you might find yourself upon, is that you must 'ignore' some Verses. In other words, to
retain 'faith' in this collection of assertions, you must become a 'cafeteria Christian'. Which means you will have, no choice, put to (spin / rationalize / ignore / skip / or 'explain away') Luke 14:33, Matthew 6:19-20, etc...
I, as no longer being a believer, do not have to continue wrestling with the same conundrums as you still do...
1213 wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 11:55 am
But, because you demand me to give up everything I have, I would like to know, to whom I should give it all? Please tell, who are the people that you think need it?
I don't demand it, the Book does. But you might want to be much less concerned about WHO gets all of your possessions, and be MORE concerned with just giving them up to please Jesus, right?
According to "Luke", Jesus tells His would-be disciples to give up all possessions, if they consider themselves
disciples.
So, do you consider yourself a
disciple? If so, maybe Jesus wants you to "place your 'money' where your mouth is..." Meaning, your true testament to 'faith' would be to give up all, verses the opposite. (i.e.) -- By retaining and/or gaining
wealth /
possessions.
So, are you going to give up all possessions to demonstrate your
faith to Jesus, or not? Simple question...
EDIT: In other words, and in a nutshell...
<"Possessions" are a distraction>. Are you going to get rid of them, or not?.?.?.?
In case anyone is wondering... The avatar quote states the following:
"I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness."