An example below shows that jesus wanted this guy to give all that he has to the poor and not to the religious authority.
Luke 18
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An official asked him this question, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
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You know the commandments, 'You shall not commit adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; honor your father and your mother.'"
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And he replied, "All of these I have observed from my youth."
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When Jesus heard this he said to him, "There is still one thing left for you: sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have a treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
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But when he heard this he became quite sad, for he was very rich.
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Jesus looked at him (now sad) and said, "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!
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For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
2006-08-12
15:43:46
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