Where this saying comes from is that in ancient cities there were robbers on camel routes. The walls to the cities were high, the doorways narrow. You had to unload your camel to get through the eye of the needle.
And what this means to us is that we must get unloaded from who we thought we were. We are not a machinist, not a computer specialist, etc. We must ask ourselves: "What am I not?" I'm not my house, not my car, not my relationships. We are no thing. Once we realize this, it will be pretty easy to go through the eye of a needle then.
It would make sense that some people base their entire life on who they are and what they have and not want to let go of it.
Does this make sense to you? And will you be able to let go of it yourself?
2006-11-25 19:10:37 · 12 answers · asked by Sean 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lion of Judah whats with all the cut & paste I just asked if it made sense to you.
2006-11-26 05:22:35 · update #1
Sorry, all that that statement means is that it is difficult for a person with material wealth to get into heaven becuase he will be tempted to trust in those things than in God. That is all it means.
2006-11-25 19:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by Simon 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It makes total sense and I lived already, so it is easy for me to let go of materialism. That needle your looking for is a small doorway hole into an ancient home. 666=18=R=RICHman: The beast that takes all land and trees and sells you scraps back.
2006-11-26 03:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by spir_i_tual 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, in Aramaic, "Rope" and "Camel" are written the same, except that one has an accent mark above it, and one does not.
You have a fine grasp on this. Well done. I am letting go, and letting God.
2006-11-26 08:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Sky in the Grass 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Makes perfect sense to me.
2006-11-26 03:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by Bad Buddhist 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most souls cross over.
2006-11-26 03:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money does not buy a ticket to heaven is what is meant I believe.
2006-11-26 03:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means to give GOD your heart & everything U have, for HIM to do HIS will through yourself.
2006-11-26 03:16:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means do not let your wealth come between God and you.
2006-11-26 03:43:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sortof...
2006-11-26 03:13:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i agree....we must get rid of our "ego"
2006-11-26 03:19:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋